Dr Barnett's Residence

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House, 13 Barnett Street has aesthetic significance as a fine example of a stone residence in the Victorian Georgian style, representing the expansion of Fremantle in the gold boom period of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The place contributes to a substantially intact late nineteenth and early twentieth century streetscape close to the centre of Fremantle. The house has historic significance for its associations with the original owner, Dr Henry Calvert Barnett, who served the community as Fremantle Colonial Surgeon, Health Officer to the port, Health Officer to the Aboriginal Prison at Rottnest Island, Registrar of births, deaths and marriages and Medical Superintendent of the Fremantle Asylum. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Barnett Street: 12, 13, 14, 16, 18 & 20.

Physical Description

House, 13 Barnett Street is a single storey, limestone, brick and iron house with an asymmetrical facade designed as simple example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The house sits facing north and overlooking Fremantle Park. The walls are limestone with red brick quoins. The roof is hipped and clad with zincalume. There is a brick and rendered masonry corbelled chimney evident. The front elevation has a series of doors and simple double hung sash windows. The Shed at 13 Barnett Street is a simple construction of limestone with red brick quoins. It has a hipped roof clad in corrugated iron with a decorative timber finial at one end. There are two windows at ground level and another smaller window at loft height. A lean-to roof has been added to one side.

History

Barnett Street is named after Henry Calvert Barnett. Lots 6 and 7 of Fremantle town lot 937 were owned by Henry Calvert Barnett, along with adjoining lots 933 and 936, from 1885. A dwelling was erected on the site c1896-1897. The first occupants were the Barnett family. Barnett arrived in Australia in 1868 with his wife and children. Barnett was the colonial surgeon of York from 1868-1872. In 1872 Barnett went kangaroo hunting and injured his leg, which then had to be amputated. Legend has it that on a subsequent sea voyage the leg became gangrenous and he had to amputate the leg higher up himself. Following the loss of his leg Barnett moved to Fremantle where he was the Fremantle Colonial Surgeon, Health Officer to the port, Health Officer to the Aboriginal Prison at Rottnest Island, Registrar of births, deaths and marriages and Medical Superintendent of the Fremantle Asylum for twenty three years. Dr Barnett died in 1897. In 1961 the building was converted for use as change rooms by the Christian Brothers College Old Boys Amateur Football Club. Businessman Robert Bodkin, as owner of a footwear business in High Street, bought the house in 1988 and attempted to restore it. The Fremantle Herald reported twice in 1990 that his efforts were being hampered by vandals.

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High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 16 BARNETT STREET

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House, 16 Barnett Street, is a limestone and zincalume single storey house dating from the 1900s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas close to the centre of Fremantle. It is historically significant as a typical workers' houses in the Fremantle area, representing the expansion of Fremantle in the gold boom period of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The place is a modest example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Barnett Street: 12, 13, 14, 16, 18 & 20.

Physical Description

House, 16 Barnett Street, is a single storey and single faced rendered stone and a zincalume gabled roof house located facing south and overlooking Fremantle Park. The verandah and windows are not intact.

History

Barnett St is named after Henry Calvert Barnett whose first government appointment was in 1868. Barnett was Superintendent of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum 1872 and Colonial Surgeon until 1895. He was also a Member of the first Medical Board, 1894. The land on which House, 16 Barnett Street stands was vacant in 1902/03 and owned by John H Payne. In the following rate period of 1903/04 a cottage had been built and was owned by Payne and occupied by Marcus Chapman, a customs officer. Payne was still the owner of the cottage in 1935/36 and at this time the occupant was Archibald Robinson. The house was originally number 36 but changed to its current number in the 1936/37 rate period.

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HOUSE, 18 BARNETT STREET

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The place is a good example of a modest stone residence in the Victorian Georgian style, representing the expansion of Fremantle in the gold boom period of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The place contributes to a substantially intact late nineteenth and early twentieth century streetscape close to the centre of Fremantle. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Barnett Street: 12, 13, 14, 16, 18 & 20.

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House, 18 Barnett Street is a single storey with single faced stone and painted brick house with a gabled roof which sits facing north and overlooking Fremantle Park. There is a bull nosed verandah supported by timber posts and a timber double hung sash window.

History

Barnett St is named after Henry Calvert Barnett whose first government appointment was in 1868. Barnett was Superintendent of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum 1872 and Colonial Surgeon until 1895. He was also a Member of the first Medical Board, 1894. A house was built on the lot in 1903 for John Henry Payne. The first occupant was Arthur Wright, a carpenter.

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HOUSE, 2 BARNETT STREET

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The house demonstrates a significant character and a not unsympathetic recycling which reinforces the residential environmental character of this section of the city.

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A large corner house in the suburban style of the 1880's qnd 1890's. This house, once derelict, has been recycled and forms and agreeable element in a grouping of related Victorian buildings. Although some original verandah details are missing, or altered from the original, this brick and stone house with corrugated iron roof and encircling verandahs retains a restrained dignity and continuing significance as a residential unit on the edge of the commercial centre of the city.

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Assessment 1980

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The place is a very fine example of a stone residence in the Federation Queen Anne style, representing the expansion of Fremantle in the gold boom period of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The place contributes to a substantially intact late nineteenth and early twentieth century streetscape close to the centre of Fremantle.

Physical Description

Single storey stone with brick quoining to corners and window and door openings, house which is set above the level of the pavement. The roof is zincalumed hipped and has a faceted gable over the bay, verandahs return down the sides. The fence has rendered piers and limestone with timber pickets set above.

History

Barnett Street is named after Henry Calvert Barnett whose first government appointment was in 1868. Barnett was Superintendent of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum 1872 and Colonial Surgeon until 1895. He was also a Member of the first Medical Board, 1894. House, 2 Barnett Street forms pt 1 of 947. Dr Henry Calvert Barnett owned Lot pr 1 of 947 in 1895, when it was listed as a vacant lot. In 1896, Dr Barnett is still owner and a 'villa building 3/4 rooms' is recorded. In 1897, Dr Barnett died and the house became part of his estate. He did not live there himself, but further down Barnett Street on the cnr. of Barnett and Shuffrey streets. The first occupier was Isaac Bolten, a coach builder. In 1908/09, Mayne Scott is owner. In 1924/25 C.E. Hanna is listed as owner in 1934/35 Frederick Hollis and Rachel Harriet Dukes are joint owners with Rachel becoming the sole owner in 1936/37. She was a long term owner until 1964/68 rate period. During this time Jean Darcey was a long term tenant. In 1964/68 Freecorns Pty Ltd took over ownership and used the residence as a store for their goods. In 1982, John Sydney Dawkins became owner and undertook an extensive restoration program. In 1990, the Sturgeons became the owners.

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Two Houses

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See individual place records for House 2 Barnett Street & House, 4 Barnett Street

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See individual place records for House 2 Barnett Street & House, 4 Barnett Street

History

Barnett Street is named after Henry Calvert Barnett whose first government appointment was in 1868. Barnett was Superintendent of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum 1872 and Colonial Surgeon until 1895. He was also a Member of the first Medical Board, 1894. See individual place records for House 2 Barnett Street & House, 4 Barnett Street.

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HOUSE, 20 BARNETT STREET

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The place is a good example of a modest stone residence in the Victorian Georgian style, representing the expansion of Fremantle in the gold boom period of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The place contributes to a substantially intact late nineteenth and early twentieth century streetscape close to the centre of Fremantle. The following places form a significant group and contribute to the streetscape of Barnett Street: 12, 13, 14, 16, 18 & 20.

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House, 20 Barnett Street is a single storey stone house with tuck pointed brick quoining to the corners, window and door openings. The zincalume roof has a gable. The house sits facing north and overlooking Fremantle Park. There is a bull nosed verandah supported by timber posts and a timber double hung sash window.

History

Barnett St is named after Henry Calvert Barnett whose first government appointment was in 1868. Barnett was Superintendent of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum 1872 and Colonial Surgeon until 1895. He was also a Member of the first Medical Board, 1894. A house was built on the lot in 1903 for John Henry Payne. The first occupant was Mark Chapman, a customs officer.

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HOUSE, 3 BARNETT STREET

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House, 3 Barnett Street, is a single storey brick and tile house dating from the 1890s. The place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the streetscape and the surrounding area. It is representative of the typical building stock located within the residential areas of Fremantle. It is historically significant Victorian Georgian style of architecture, modified in the post war period..

Physical Description

House, 3 Barnett Street is a single storey, rendered masonry and tile house with a symmetrical facade designed as an example of the Victorian Georgian style of architecture. The walls are rendered masonry. The roof is pitched and clad with tiles. The front elevation has two sets of timber framed casement windows with a central door. The verandah wraps around the building, has a separate flat roof and is supported by round decorative cement posts with a metal balustrade on the front boundary line. The house is slightly elevated from street level.

History

Barnett St is named after Henry Calvert Barnett whose first government appointment was in 1868. Barnett was Superintendent of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum 1872 and Colonial Surgeon until 1895. He was also a Member of the first Medical Board, 1894. House, 3 Barnett Street was constructed in 1891 for Lionel Holdsworth as a 5-room cottage. 1913 Sewerage plan shows a brick or stone cottage with a small rear extension of similar materials. The house had a regular turnover of occupants. An early tenant was J C Fraser, a coppersmith (1892), and Harry William, Draper (1899). Subsequent owners include E. E. Oliver and John Walker (1910-30), Estate of Martha Meadley, Annie Pearson (1934-52), Nicola and Maria Rotondella. A 2002 real estate advertisement claims timber floorboards throughout, ornate ceilings with a nautical theme, decorative French doors, Art Deco detailing especially in windows and light fittings, and an open fireplace in the living room. There was an outdoor laundry, toilet and shed at this time.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability). Medium degree of authenticity with some original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).

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Condition assessed as fair to good (assessed from streetscape survey only).

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HOUSE, 4 BARNETT STREET

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The building is seen to be significant for its restored architectural character; important as a demonstration that the quality of recycled buildings is dependent on an understanding and respect for the original character of the building.

Physical Description

A representative example of the 1880's styled single storied middle class suburban house, stone walls, brick quoins, corrugated iron roof, lace panoplied front verandah.

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Assessment 1980

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House, 4 Barnett Street is a good example of a stone residence in the Victorian Georgian style, representing the expansion of Fremantle in the gold boom period of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The place contributes to a substantially intact late nineteenth and early twentieth century streetscape close to the centre of Fremantle.

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House, 4 Barnett Street is a single storey tuck pointed stone house with tuck pointed brick quoining to the corners, window and door openings. There is a zincalume hipped roof and two rendered chimneys with corbelling.

History

Barnett Street is named after Henry Calvert Barnett whose first government appointment was in 1868. Barnett was Superintendent of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum 1872 and Colonial Surgeon until 1895. He was also a Member of the first Medical Board, 1894. House, 4 Barnett Street was erected in 1896 for Henry Calvert Barnett.

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DUPLEX, 5 BARNETT STREET

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Duplex, 5-7 Barnett Street is a good example of a stone attached pair in the Victorian Georgian style, representing the expansion of Fremantle in the gold boom period of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The place contributes to a substantially intact late nineteenth and early twentieth century streetscape close to the centre of Fremantle.

Physical Description

Duplex, 5-7 Barnett Street is a single storey stone duplex with tuck pointed brick quoining to the corners, window and door openings. There is a corrugated iron hipped roof and a bull nosed verandah which extends across the facade.

History

Barnett Street is named after Henry Calvert Barnett whose first government appointment was in 1868. Barnett was Superintendent of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum 1872 and Colonial Surgeon until 1895. He was also a Member of the first Medical Board, 1894. Stables and a coach house existed on the lot in 1885. They belonged to Henry Calvert Barnett. Duplex, 5-7 Barnett Street was a residence and architects’ office in the 1980s. Additions were undertaken to the residence in 1985. There was a caveat on the title to undertake work on the property which was lifted in 1989. After this, the owners undertook reconstruction of the front verandah in the original colour scheme. An external Heritage Assessment was prepared in June 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA249/09) for proposed alterations to the original stables at rear.

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DUPLEX, 7 BARNETT STREET

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Duplex, 5-7 Barnett Street is a good example of a stone attached pair in the Victorian Georgian style, representing the expansion of Fremantle in the gold boom period of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The place contributes to a substantially intact late nineteenth and early twentieth century streetscape close to the centre of Fremantle.

Physical Description

Duplex, 5-7 Barnett Street is a single storey stone duplex with tuck pointed brick quoining to the corners, window and door openings. There is a corrugated iron hipped roof and a bull nosed verandah which extends across the facade.

History

Barnett Street is named after Henry Calvert Barnett whose first government appointment was in 1868. Barnett was Superintendent of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum 1872 and Colonial Surgeon until 1895. He was also a Member of the first Medical Board, 1894. Stables and a coach house existed on the lot in 1885. They belonged to Henry Calvert Barnett. Duplex, 5-7 Barnett Street was a residence and architects’ office in the 1980s. Additions were undertaken to the residence in 1985. There was a caveat on the title to undertake work on the property which was lifted in 1989. After this, the owners undertook reconstruction of the front verandah in the original colour scheme. An external Heritage Assessment was prepared in June 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA249/09) for proposed alterations to the original stables at rear.

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HOUSE, 9 BARNETT STREET

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9 Barnett Street has historical interest as part of the original site of Dr Barnett’s Residence, 13 Barnett Street. The place has little culture heritage significance and does not meet the threshold for inclusion on the Heritage List..

Physical Description

Two storey face brick Late 20th Century house with hipped corrugated steel roof and carport/ deck

History

Barnett St is named after Henry Calvert Barnett whose first government appointment was in 1868. Barnett was Superintendent of the Fremantle Lunatic Asylum 1872 and Colonial Surgeon until 1895. He was also a Member of the first Medical Board, 1894. The land on which house 9 Barnett Street is located was vacant in the 1949/50 rate period. Subdivision of land into what became houses 9 to 13 Barnett St occurred in 1950 by C W Melrose. Aerial photos show that a hipped roof house had been constructed on the site by 1953 but this had been demolished by 1981.The existing two storey brick house was constructed in the 1990s The place was added to the Fremantle Municipal Inventory in 2000 and the Heritage List in 2008. In a review in 2010 it was recommended that the place be removed from the Heritage List because it was below the threshold for inclusion on the list. In 2023 the heritage listing for this place was reviewed as part of the Annual Update of The Heritage List and Local Heritage Survey. On 13 March 2024 Council resolved to remove this place from the Heritage List and to change the Local Heritage Survey Management Category to Level 4 Historic Record Only.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity - the site is no longer part of the larger site of Dr Barnett's Residence Authenticity - Low - the site has been redeveloped

Condition

There is no fabric on site relating to Dr Barnett's Residence.

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HOLDSWORTH HOUSE 1 BATEMAN STREET

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13806 Ord & Bateman Street Precinct

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Holdsworth House is significant for its north-western facades, which have two storey verandahs with intricate timberwork to the balustrades and brackets. Holdsworth House is significant through its association with Lionel Holdsworth a prominent ticket of leave man, who built the house. He owned property in Fremantle and had Holdsworth Street, Fremantle named after him. Holdsworth House has environmental importance as one of a group of significant houses fronting Bateman Street, Knutsford Street and Ord Street. Two storey timber constructed houses are rare in Western Australia.

Physical Description

The house is set amongst a group of houses of similar age and style. These are Nos . 10 to 24 Ord Street, 8,12 and 14 Knutsfort Street and 1to 8 Bateman Street. The house is built on sharply sloping land and is single storey facing Bateman Street and two storey facing the rear-west boundary. There is a two storey verandah on the north and west facades and a single stored verandah on the east facade. The verandahs have intricate timberwork on the first floor verandah and to the brackets at the top of the verandah posts at each level. The vera ndah roofs are bullnosed corrugated iron. The house roof has a U shaped hip roof with a box gutter running west to east. The house is timber framed and clapped with timber weatherboard externally. A carport has been added to the east facade with access to Bateman Street.

History

Assessment 1995 Construction c. 1895 Alterations/Additions: converted to flates 1910. Renovated and restored to single dwelling c. 1983. According to Council rate records Lot 919 Subdivision 21 was vacant in 1895 and owned by Lionel Holdsworth. A year later a 12-roomed weatherboard dwelling was erected on the lot for Mr. Holdsworth. The first occupier was James Duncan. Lionel Holdsworth (1826-1901) was convicted in 1867 for scuttlin g a vessel, the "Severn", and was sentenced to 20 years imprisonment. He arrived in W.A. aboard the "Hougoumont" on 10/01/1868. On 07/11/1876 he was granted a ticket of leave, and on 28/0111887 a conditional pardon. Lionel Holdsworth was a mercantile clerk and accountant by profession, and married Margaretta Oliver (1824-15/05/1886). He also owned property in Ord Street (i.e. Lot 919 subdivision 20) Holdsworth Street bears his name. The dwelling is shown on Public Works Department maps dated 1897, 1898, 1902, 1904, 1914 and 1916. On a Metropolitan Sewerage plan dated June 1908 the wooden dwelling with front and side verandahs is clearly shown. A stone wall is also visible running along one side and rear of the property. Plans from the Water Authority indicate that work commenced on the sewerage connections to Nos. 1,3,5 and 7 Bateman Street in October 1913. From the rate records it appears that the dwelling was converted into flats 1937/38. Although in a Fremantle Society handout produced for a housing inspection tour on 24/1111985 tl1e date of conversion is given at 1910. The former date, however, is supported by the Post Office Directories which list three occupants at No.I in 1935-36. On 27/04/1962, a Health Order (NO. 4355) was placed on the property. The owners were required to :- a) cease using the premises as a lodging or boarding house. b) apply to the City of Fremantle for registration as a lodging house . c) cause all flats to be made completely self contained (except that the laundry may be communal). No registration to use the property as a lodging house appears in the Health Department records.

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Statement of Significance

House, 1 Bateman Street is included in the precinct listing for Ord and Bateman Street. The precinct is rare as an intact group of Federation period residences. The early owners and developers of the precinct were prominent Fremantle businessmen Lionel Holdsworth (expiree, accountant and mercantile clerk) and Henry Dixson (tobacco merchant). The precinct contributes to the Fremantle community's sense of place through its distinctive streetscape. The houses between 20 and 24 Ord Street have strong landmark qualities as fine two-storey examples of Federation Filigree architecture, accentuated by their location above street level. The precinct contains a rare collection of fine Federation Filigree style residences. The 2001 addition to 3 Bateman Street is of little significance. There are no intrusive elements. This statement of significance was taken from the Heritage Council of Western Australia’s Register Entry for the Ord and Bateman Street Precinct (January 2005).

Physical Description

1 Bateman Street (1895, Holdsworth House) is a two storey Federation Filigree style residence set close to the front boundary, with a timber picket fence. It is single storey on the Bateman Street side and with the benefit of the reverse slope is two storey on the interior side. A wide carport obscures much of the house from Bateman Street. The house is constructed in timber frame and clad with weatherboards. The house has a hipped zincalume roof, tall masonry chimneys, surrounding bull nosed roof verandah carried on stop chamfered timber posts with timber friezes, post brackets, and a Chinoiserie balustrade. The windows are double hung sashes, and the doors are glazed and/or paneled with sidelights and awning lights. The street frontage garden is brick paved with plantings of Palms, Pines and Creepers. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street; 8-14 Knutsford Street; and 1-9 Bateman Street. It is set on a limestone ridge that rises sharply from Ord Street and continues on to become Monument Hill. The houses were all built within the decade between 1892 and 1902. The houses on Ord Street are either substantial duplexes or single residences, while the remainder are modest working class residences, some of which have been greatly expanded in the last decades of the twentieth century. To the north of the precinct the large villa Ivanhoe has been demolished and replaced with Ivanhoe Flats and a service station on the corner of High and Ord Streets. The buildings in the precinct are constructed in ashlar, random coursed and rubble limestone, tuck-pointed face brickwork and stucco, with corrugated metal roofs, with a small number of places having tiled roofs. Bateman Street runs along the contour of Monument Hill and rises towards its centre. The east side of the street is taken up by retaining walls to the bottom of Monument Hill. The houses are simple workers’ houses, with entries at street level. The houses extend out over the side of the hill allowing sweeping views to the west. The first three houses were almost identical, but change through time has made them vary, one of them significantly. There are several street trees including Coastal Morts and Chinese Tallow.

History

House, 1 Bateman Street is included in the precinct listing for Ord and Bateman Street. The precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street; 8-14 Knutsford Street; and 1-9 Bateman Street. By 1832, the townsite of Fremantle had been laid out, and some building had commenced. By 1833, a dirt road had been made from Perth to Fremantle, named the Perth-Freemantle (sic) Road. Over the next decade, the towns of Fremantle and Perth developed, and four tracks were established leading from Fremantle: to Perth, to Canning Bridge, which was opened in 1843, to the Canning district and Kelmscott, and south to Mandurah. Development in the Swan River Colony was slow through the period to 1850, when the commencement of transportation of convicts to the small colony heralded a period of rapid development. A wide program of public works was carried out by convict labour, including the building of Fremantle Prison. In the 1860s, the construction by convicts of a new Perth-Fremantle Road and the bridge over the Swan River at North Fremantle led to increased traffic on the road. In 1872, the Perth-Fremantle Road became a public highway. During this period, most people continued to reside within the early townsites, and in close proximity to their place of employment. In the late 1880s and early 1890s, sub-division commenced of some of the large lots to the south and east of the town of Fremantle, along the roads to Mandurah and the Canning district. The Fremantle merchants who had acquired wealth through their commercial enterprises began to move into the East Fremantle area, to take advantage of the higher ground to the east of High Street and views to the Swan River and the ocean. The Gold Boom that followed the discovery of gold at Coolgardie in 1892 brought an influx of population to Western Australia. The population of Fremantle increased rapidly, and residential development of the areas to the east, south, and north of the townsite proceeded apace through the 1890s, and into the first decade of the twentieth century. In 1901, the population of the Municipality was 14,700, a little over half the size of Perth. Other than High Street, which bears the traditional name for a central street, most of the street names within the precinct honour Governors of the Swan River Colony or members of their families, or people associated with the development of the precinct. Governor Sir Harry Ord (1877-80), who signed the documents setting aside the land for Fremantle Park (1877), is commemorated in Ord Street. The continuation of this street is Hampton Street, in honour of Governor John Hampton (1862-68). Bateman Street commemorates the Bateman family, well known wealthy Fremantle merchants. Knutsford Street was named after the birthplace of Lord Holland, after whom another East Fremantle street was named. The section of Knutsford Street north of Ord Street was formerly Hill Street, as shown on sewerage maps. Post World War Two Sewerage Maps of Fremantle District show the precinct at that period. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street, 8-14 Knutsford Street, and 1-9 Bateman Street. The majority of the buildings in this group were built in the period 1892-1902, which may be divided into pre Gold Boom (1891-92), Gold Boom (1893-97) and turn of the century periods (1898-1902). Those dating from the pre Gold Boom period are 20-22, and 24 Ord Street, and 8 and 12 Knutsford Street. Those dating from Gold Boom period are 12, 14, and 16 Ord Street, 14 Knutsford Street, and 1 Bateman Street; and from the turn of the century period, 10 and 18 Ord Street, and 3, 5, 7, and 9 Bateman Street. These places in Bateman Street were all built in the space of three years, 1901-03. For the most part, the places were built as single residences, constructed of limestone and brick with iron roofs, and the majority were 'modest working class cottages'. The houses are either in the Federation Bungalow or Federation Filigree styles. In contrast with nearby streets, there are several two-storey buildings clustered in Ord Street and nearby at 1 Bateman Street. Of these, 20-22 Ord Street are semi-detached, as are some single storey cottages at 8 and 12 Knutsford Street; and these are the only semi-detached residences in the precinct. In the pre Gold Boom period, Ivanhoe (c. 1890, demolished 1964), was one of the earliest and the largest residences built on the block. It was built for James Lilly (b. Tasmania, 1845, arr. c. 1877, d. Claremont, 1905), steamboat proprietor, shipping agent and Manager at Fremantle for the Adelaide Steamship Company. Set in large gardens, with stables, cottages, and pigsties, Ivanhoe was described by contemporaries as 'magnificent'. In 1964, Ivanhoe was demolished, and part of the grounds, now 6 Ord Street, at the corner of High and Ord Streets, was developed by Caltex Oil Company as a service station. Ivanhoe Flats, 8 Ord Street, at the rear of the service station, was built by Multiplex in 1968-72. The site of this well-known former residence, which was previously an important element of the streetscape, has not been included in the study area of Ord & Bateman Street Precinct. The flats and service station abut the precinct to the north. Lionel Holdsworth (b. England, 1826, d. Fremantle, 1900), an expiree, accountant and mercantile clerk, after whom Holdsworth Street is named, owned much of the precinct in the early 1890s. In 1891-92, Hugh Dixson, tobacco merchant, principal of the Adelaide Company, Dixson and Sons Tobacco Factory, purchased a number of lots from Holdsworth, which he proceeded to develop. In 1891-92, two pairs of semi-detached cottages were built for him at 8 and 12 Knutsford Street. As the first occupants were tobacco twisters and the foreman of the tobacco company, it seems likely that they were employed by Dixson, and it is possible that he had the cottages purpose built to accommodate his workers. In 1892, at Lots 2 and 3 of 918, Dixson had built as an investment a pair of semi-detached two storey residences at 20-22 Ord Street in the Federation Filigree style and, in the same style, a two-storey residence at 24 Ord Street. The early tenants were police sergeants from the prison, and superintendents from the hospital, both of which were located nearby. In 1896-97, nos. 12, 14, and 16 Ord Street were built as investment properties for Lionel Holdsworth, and on completion all were leased to tenants. 1 Bateman Street is unique in the precinct, as the only residence constructed of timber weatherboards. In 1895/1896, the house, incorporating a two storey section to take advantage of the sloping ground, was constructed for Lionel Holdsworth. The place has been classified by the National Trust of Australia (W. A.), and is included in the City of Fremantle Municipal Inventory. It is also known as Holdsworth House. The residences within the precinct continue to be occupied as single residences, with the exception of 10 Ord Street, which is in use as doctor's rooms. In 2000, a walking guide of four residential blocks was published that included the precinct as block three. The Heritage Council’s documentation contains Management Strategies for the precinct as follows: There should be no demolition of significant places within the precinct. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct should be protected by the conservation of the existing heritage buildings, street frontages, and gardens, together with careful management of the public domain. The character and intactness of the different elements of the precinct should be conserved and strengthened, and new development should be controlled to retain the heritage significance of the precinct and its diverse components. The need for the evolution of the place should be recognized and change managed to conserve the visual harmony of the precinct. To achieve these aims the following management strategies should be implemented: • The Heritage Precinct included in the State Register and under the City of Fremantle’s Town planning scheme should be delineated to coincide. • Development guidelines specific to the precinct that are based on the Statement of Significance should be prepared to guide new development, together with alterations and additions to heritage places within the precinct. • The guidelines should refer to the importance of retaining the heritage stock, the design of any new places and the need to respect the existing scale, proportions, and plan form of the existing buildings and streetscape guidelines. The guidelines should emphasise the need to evaluate change in terms of the overall context of the precinct. • Guidelines should relate to the broad precinct management strategies, or an overall precinct management strategy for residential precincts. This information was taken from the Heritage Council of Western Australia’s assessment documentation for the Ord and Bateman Street Precinct. The documentary evidence was compiled by Robin Chinnery, Historian, with research assistance from Dr. Leonie Stella. The physical evidence was compiled by Philip Griffiths, Architect. The above is gratefully acknowledged as their work.

Integrity/Authenticity

INTEGRITY The precinct retains a high level of integrity.10 Ord Street is used for non-residential purposes (medical practice). The remainder of the places retain their residential use. AUTHENTICITY Most properties have undergone change and many have gone from decline to later be conserved. Much of the conservation and restoration is confined to the more fragile elements such as roof finishes and verandahs. Most interiors have been adapted for modern living. The authenticity of the precinct remains moderate to high.

Condition

With minor exceptions, the condition of the precinct outside the publicdomain is fair to good. There are no properties in poor condition.

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House, 3 Bateman Street is included in the precinct listing for Ord and Bateman Street. The precinct is rare as an intact group of Federation period residences. The early owners and developers of the precinct were prominent Fremantle businessmen Lionel Holdsworth (expiree, accountant and mercantile clerk) and Henry Dixson (tobacco merchant). The precinct contributes to the Fremantle community's sense of place through its distinctive streetscape. The houses between 20 and 24 Ord Street have strong landmark qualities as fine two-storey examples of Federation Filigree architecture, accentuated by their location above street level. The precinct contains a rare collection of fine Federation Filigree style residences. The 2001 addition to 3 Bateman Street is of little significance. There are no intrusive elements. This statement of significance was taken from the Heritage Council of Western Australia’s Register Entry for the Ord and Bateman Street Precinct (January 2005).

Physical Description

3 Bateman Street (1901-2) is a two-storey residence set on the front boundary. It is single storey on the Bateman Street side and with the benefit of the reverse slope is two storeys on the interior side. This house was originally constructed in the Federation Filigree style and was nearly identical to its neighbours at 5 and 7 Bateman Street. However, it was substantially altered in past periods, and, in 2001, was altered once more to its present appearance. The original house is constructed of limestone rubble, which has been rendered over. The house has a hipped zincalume roof, tall masonry chimneys, verandah on the north, west, and south faces. The addition to the Bateman Street side is contemporary with a combination of rendered masonry, rubble limestone, brick quoins and timber boarding. The front windows are fixed lights. The street frontage garden is a paved courtyard behind the limestone screen wall. The addition is strangely discordant, but the logic for the design approach follows accepted conservation principles. A Heritage Assessment was prepared for 3 Bateman Street in Dec 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA0652/09) for the proposed addition of solar panels to the roof of the 2001additions. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street; 8-14 Knutsford Street; and 1-9 Bateman Street. It is set on a limestone ridge that rises sharply from Ord Street and continues on to become Monument Hill. The houses were all built within the decade between 1892 and 1902. The houses on Ord Street are either substantial duplexes or single residences, while the remainder are modest working class residences, some of which have been greatly expanded in the last decades of the twentieth century. To the north of the precinct the large villa Ivanhoe has been demolished and replaced with Ivanhoe Flats and a service station on the corner of High and Ord Streets. The buildings in the precinct are constructed in ashlar, random coursed and rubble limestone, tuck-pointed face brickwork and stucco, with corrugated metal roofs, with a small number of places having tiled roofs. Bateman Street runs along the contour of Monument Hill and rises towards its centre. The east side of the street is taken up by retaining walls to the bottom of Monument Hill. The houses are simple workers’ houses, with entries at street level. The houses extend out over the side of the hill allowing sweeping views to the west. The first three houses were almost identical, but change through time has made them vary, one of them significantly. There are several street trees including Coastal Morts and Chinese Tallow.

History

House, 3 Bateman Street is included in the precinct listing for Ord and Bateman Street. The precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street; 8-14 Knutsford Street; and 1-9 Bateman Street. By 1832, the townsite of Fremantle had been laid out, and some building had commenced. By 1833, a dirt road had been made from Perth to Fremantle, named the Perth-Freemantle (sic) Road. Over the next decade, the towns of Fremantle and Perth developed, and four tracks were established leading from Fremantle: to Perth, to Canning Bridge, which was opened in 1843, to the Canning district and Kelmscott, and south to Mandurah. Development in the Swan River Colony was slow through the period to 1850, when the commencement of transportation of convicts to the small colony heralded a period of rapid development. A wide program of public works was carried out by convict labour, including the building of Fremantle Prison. In the 1860s, the construction by convicts of a new Perth-Fremantle Road and the bridge over the Swan River at North Fremantle led to increased traffic on the road. In 1872, the Perth-Fremantle Road became a public highway. During this period, most people continued to reside within the early townsites, and in close proximity to their place of employment. In the late 1880s and early 1890s, sub-division commenced of some of the large lots to the south and east of the town of Fremantle, along the roads to Mandurah and the Canning district. The Fremantle merchants who had acquired wealth through their commercial enterprises began to move into the East Fremantle area, to take advantage of the higher ground to the east of High Street and views to the Swan River and the ocean. The Gold Boom that followed the discovery of gold at Coolgardie in 1892 brought an influx of population to Western Australia. The population of Fremantle increased rapidly, and residential development of the areas to the east, south, and north of the townsite proceeded apace through the 1890s, and into the first decade of the twentieth century. In 1901, the population of the Municipality was 14,700, a little over half the size of Perth. Other than High Street, which bears the traditional name for a central street, most of the street names within the precinct honour Governors of the Swan River Colony or members of their families, or people associated with the development of the precinct. Governor Sir Harry Ord (1877-80), who signed the documents setting aside the land for Fremantle Park (1877), is commemorated in Ord Street. The continuation of this street is Hampton Street, in honour of Governor John Hampton (1862-68). Bateman Street commemorates the Bateman family, well known wealthy Fremantle merchants. Knutsford Street was named after the birthplace of Lord Holland, after whom another East Fremantle street was named. The section of Knutsford Street north of Ord Street was formerly Hill Street, as shown on sewerage maps. Post World War Two Sewerage Maps of Fremantle District show the precinct at that period. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street, 8-14 Knutsford Street, and 1-9 Bateman Street. The majority of the buildings in this group were built in the period 1892-1902, which may be divided into pre Gold Boom (1891-92), Gold Boom (1893-97) and turn of the century periods (1898-1902). Those dating from the pre Gold Boom period, are 20-22, and 24 Ord Street, and 8 and 12 Knutsford Street. Those dating from Gold Boom period are 12, 14, and 16 Ord Street, 14 Knutsford Street, and 1 Bateman Street; and from the turn of the century period, 10 and 18 Ord Street, and 3, 5, 7, and 9 Bateman Street. These places in Bateman Street were all built in the space of three years, 1901-03. For the most part, the places were built as single residences, constructed of limestone and brick with iron roofs, and the majority were 'modest working class cottages'. The houses are either in the Federation Bungalow or Federation Filigree styles. In contrast with nearby streets, there are several two-storey buildings clustered in Ord Street and nearby at 1 Bateman Street. Of these, 20-22 Ord Street are semi-detached, as are some single storey cottages at 8 and 12 Knutsford Street; and these are the only semi-detached residences in the precinct. In the pre Gold Boom period, Ivanhoe (c. 1890, demolished 1964), was one of the earliest and the largest residences built on the block. It was built for James Lilly (b. Tasmania, 1845, arr. c. 1877, d. Claremont, 1905), steamboat proprietor, shipping agent and Manager at Fremantle for the Adelaide Steamship Company. Set in large gardens, with stables, cottages, and pigsties, Ivanhoe was described by contemporaries as 'magnificent'. In 1964, Ivanhoe was demolished, and part of the grounds, now 6 Ord Street, at the corner of High and Ord Streets, was developed by Caltex Oil Company as a service station. Ivanhoe Flats, 8 Ord Street, at the rear of the service station, was built by Multiplex in 1968-72. The site of this well-known former residence, which was previously an important element of the streetscape, has not been included in the study area of Ord & Bateman Street Precinct. The flats and service station abut the precinct to the north. Lionel Holdsworth (b. England, 1826, d. Fremantle, 1900), an expiree, accountant and mercantile clerk, after whom Holdsworth Street is named, owned much of the precinct in the early 1890s. In 1891-92, Hugh Dixson, tobacco merchant, principal of the Adelaide Company, Dixson and Sons Tobacco Factory, purchased a number of lots from Holdsworth, which he proceeded to develop. In 1891-92, two pairs of semi-detached cottages were built for him at 8 and 12 Knutsford Street. As the first occupants were tobacco twisters and the foreman of the tobacco company, it seems likely that they were employed by Dixson, and it is possible that he had the cottages purpose built to accommodate his workers. In 1892, at Lots 2 and 3 of 918, Dixson had built as an investment a pair of semi-detached two storey residences at 20-22 Ord Street in the Federation Filigree style and, in the same style, a two-storey residence at 24 Ord Street. The early tenants were police sergeants from the prison, and superintendents from the hospital, both of which were located nearby. In 1896-97, nos. 12, 14, and 16 Ord Street were built as investment properties for Lionel Holdsworth, and on completion all were leased to tenants. 1 Bateman Street is unique in the precinct, as the only residence constructed of timber weatherboards. In 1895/1896, the house, incorporating a two storey section to take advantage of the sloping ground, was constructed for Lionel Holdsworth. The place has been classified by the National Trust of Australia (W. A.), and is included in the City of Fremantle Municipal Inventory. It is also known as Holdsworth House. The residences within the precinct continue to be occupied as single residences, with the exception of 10 Ord Street, which is in use as doctor's rooms. In 2000, a walking guide of four residential blocks was published that included the precinct as block three. The Heritage Council’s documentation contains Management Strategies for the precinct as follows: There should be no demolition of significant places within the precinct. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct should be protected by the conservation of the existing heritage buildings, street frontages, and gardens, together with careful management of the public domain. The character and intactness of the different elements of the precinct should be conserved and strengthened, and new development should be controlled to retain the heritage significance of the precinct and its diverse components. The need for the evolution of the place should be recognized and change managed to conserve the visual harmony of the precinct. To achieve these aims the following management strategies should be implemented: • The Heritage Precinct included in the State Register and under the City of Fremantle’s Town planning scheme should be delineated to coincide. • Development guidelines specific to the precinct that are based on the Statement of Significance should be prepared to guide new development, together with alterations and additions to heritage places within the precinct. • The guidelines should refer to the importance of retaining the heritage stock, the design of any new places and the need to respect the existing scale, proportions, and plan form of the existing buildings and streetscape guidelines. The guidelines should emphasise the need to evaluate change in terms of the overall context of the precinct. • Guidelines should relate to the broad precinct management strategies, or an overall precinct management strategy for residential precincts. This information was taken from the Heritage Council of Western Australia’s assessment documentation for the Ord and Bateman Street Precinct. The documentary evidence was compiled by Robin Chinnery, Historian, with research assistance from Dr. Leonie Stella. The physical evidence was compiled by Philip Griffiths, Architect. The above is gratefully acknowledged as their work. A Heritage Assessment was prepared for 3 Bateman Street in Dec 2009 by Philip Griffiths Architects for a DA submission to Council (DA0652/09) for the proposed addition of solar panels to the roof of the 2001 additions.

Integrity/Authenticity

INTEGRITY The precinct retains a high level of integrity.10 Ord Street is used for non-residential purposes (medical practice). The remainder of the places retain their residential use. AUTHENTICITY Most properties have undergone change and many have gone from decline to later be conserved. Much of the conservation and restoration is confined to the more fragile elements such as roof finishes and verandahs. Most interiors have been adapted for modern living. The authenticity of the precinct remains moderate to high.

Condition

With minor exceptions, the condition of the precinct outside the public domain is fair to good. There are no properties in poor condition.

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House, 5 Bateman Street is included in the precinct listing for Ord and Bateman Street. The precinct is rare as an intact group of Federation period residences. The early owners and developers of the precinct were prominent Fremantle businessmen Lionel Holdsworth (expiree, accountant and mercantile clerk) and Henry Dixson (tobacco merchant). The precinct contributes to the Fremantle community's sense of place through its distinctive streetscape. The houses between 20 and 24 Ord Street have strong landmark qualities as fine two-storey examples of Federation Filigree architecture, accentuated by their location above street level. The precinct contains a rare collection of fine Federation Filigree style residences. The 2001 addition to 3 Bateman Street is of little significance. There are no intrusive elements. This statement of significance was taken from the Heritage Council of Western Australia’s Register Entry for the Ord and Bateman Street Precinct (January 2005).

Physical Description

5 and 7 Bateman Street (1902 and 1901-2) are single storey on the Bateman Street side and two storeys on the interior side. The houses are Federation Filigree style. The main body of each house is set close to the street with a small courtyard between house and street, with one room of each house being set on the front boundary. The houses are constructed of limestone rubble, with white tuck pointed brickwork. The houses have hipped zincalume main roofs, tall masonry chimneys, with bull nosed roof front verandahs supported on stop chamfered posts with fillets and timber friezes. The kitchens extend to the boundary and have low pitched roofs set behind parapets with small arched windows in the Bateman Street elevations. The windows are generally single pane double hung sashes, and the doors single pane and two panel arrangements with leadlight sidelights. They both have steel grille fences, brick pave courtyards and plantings include Roses, Monsteria, Wisteria, Gardenia, and Diachondra ripens. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street; 8-14 Knutsford Street; and 1-9 Bateman Street. It is set on a limestone ridge that rises sharply from Ord Street and continues on to become Monument Hill. The houses were all built within the decade between 1892 and 1902. The houses on Ord Street are either substantial duplexes or single residences, while the remainder are modest working class residences, some of which have been greatly expanded in the last decades of the twentieth century. To the north of the precinct the large villa Ivanhoe has been demolished and replaced with Ivanhoe Flats and a service station on the corner of High and Ord Streets. The buildings in the precinct are constructed in ashlar, random coursed and rubble limestone, tuck-pointed face brickwork and stucco, with corrugated metal roofs, with a small number of places having tiled roofs. Bateman Street runs along the contour of Monument Hill and rises towards its centre. The east side of the street is taken up by retaining walls to the bottom of Monument Hill. The houses are simple workers’ houses, with entries at street level. The houses extend out over the side of the hill allowing sweeping views to the west. The first three houses were almost identical, but change through time has made them vary, one of them significantly. There are several street trees including Coastal Morts and Chinese Tallow.

History

House, 5 Bateman Street is included in the precinct listing for Ord and Bateman Street. The precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street; 8-14 Knutsford Street; and 1-9 Bateman Street. By 1832, the townsite of Fremantle had been laid out, and some building had commenced. By 1833, a dirt road had been made from Perth to Fremantle, named the Perth-Freemantle (sic) Road. Over the next decade, the towns of Fremantle and Perth developed, and four tracks were established leading from Fremantle: to Perth, to Canning Bridge, which was opened in 1843, to the Canning district and Kelmscott, and south to Mandurah. Development in the Swan River Colony was slow through the period to 1850, when the commencement of transportation of convicts to the small colony heralded a period of rapid development. A wide program of public works was carried out by convict labour, including the building of Fremantle Prison. In the 1860s, the construction by convicts of a new Perth-Fremantle Road and the bridge over the Swan River at North Fremantle led to increased traffic on the road. In 1872, the Perth-Fremantle Road became a public highway. During this period, most people continued to reside within the early townsites, and in close proximity to their place of employment. In the late 1880s and early 1890s, sub-division commenced of some of the large lots to the south and east of the town of Fremantle, along the roads to Mandurah and the Canning district. The Fremantle merchants who had acquired wealth through their commercial enterprises began to move into the East Fremantle area, to take advantage of the higher ground to the east of High Street and views to the Swan River and the ocean. The Gold Boom that followed the discovery of gold at Coolgardie in 1892 brought an influx of population to Western Australia. The population of Fremantle increased rapidly, and residential development of the areas to the east, south, and north of the townsite proceeded apace through the 1890s, and into the first decade of the twentieth century. In 1901, the population of the Municipality was 14,700, a little over half the size of Perth. Other than High Street, which bears the traditional name for a central street, most of the street names within the precinct honour Governors of the Swan River Colony or members of their families, or people associated with the development of the precinct. Governor Sir Harry Ord (1877-80), who signed the documents setting aside the land for Fremantle Park (1877), is commemorated in Ord Street. The continuation of this street is Hampton Street, in honour of Governor John Hampton (1862-68). Bateman Street commemorates the Bateman family, well known wealthy Fremantle merchants. Knutsford Street was named after the birthplace of Lord Holland, after whom another East Fremantle street was named. The section of Knutsford Street north of Ord Street was formerly Hill Street, as shown on sewerage maps. Post World War Two Sewerage Maps of Fremantle District show the precinct at that period. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street, 8-14 Knutsford Street, and 1-9 Bateman Street. The majority of the buildings in this group were built in the period 1892-1902, which may be divided into pre Gold Boom (1891-92), Gold Boom (1893-97) and turn of the century periods (1898-1902). Those dating from the pre Gold Boom period, are 20-22, and 24 Ord Street, and 8 and 12 Knutsford Street. Those dating from Gold Boom period are 12, 14, and 16 Ord Street, 14 Knutsford Street, and 1 Bateman Street; and from the turn of the century period, 10 and 18 Ord Street, and 3, 5, 7, and 9 Bateman Street. These places in Bateman Street were all built in the space of three years, 1901-03. For the most part, the places were built as single residences, constructed of limestone and brick with iron roofs, and the majority were 'modest working class cottages'. The houses are either in the Federation Bungalow or Federation Filigree styles. In contrast with nearby streets, there are several two-storey buildings clustered in Ord Street and nearby at 1 Bateman Street. Of these, 20-22 Ord Street are semi-detached, as are some single storey cottages at 8 and 12 Knutsford Street; and these are the only semi-detached residences in the precinct. In the pre Gold Boom period, Ivanhoe (c. 1890, demolished 1964), was one of the earliest and the largest residences built on the block. It was built for James Lilly (b. Tasmania, 1845, arr. c. 1877, d. Claremont, 1905), steamboat proprietor, shipping agent and Manager at Fremantle for the Adelaide Steamship Company. Set in large gardens, with stables, cottages, and pigsties, Ivanhoe was described by contemporaries as 'magnificent'. In 1964, Ivanhoe was demolished, and part of the grounds, now 6 Ord Street, at the corner of High and Ord Streets, was developed by Caltex Oil Company as a service station. Ivanhoe Flats, 8 Ord Street, at the rear of the service station, was built by Multiplex in 1968-72. The site of this well-known former residence, which was previously an important element of the streetscape, has not been included in the study area of Ord & Bateman Street Precinct. The flats and service station abut the precinct to the north. Lionel Holdsworth (b. England, 1826, d. Fremantle, 1900), an expiree, accountant and mercantile clerk, after whom Holdsworth Street is named, owned much of the precinct in the early 1890s. In 1891-92, Hugh Dixson, tobacco merchant, principal of the Adelaide Company, Dixson and Sons Tobacco Factory, purchased a number of lots from Holdsworth, which he proceeded to develop. In 1891-92, two pairs of semi-detached cottages were built for him at 8 and 12 Knutsford Street. As the first occupants were tobacco twisters and the foreman of the tobacco company, it seems likely that they were employed by Dixson, and it is possible that he had the cottages purpose built to accommodate his workers. In 1892, at Lots 2 and 3 of 918, Dixson had built as an investment a pair of semi-detached two storey residences at 20-22 Ord Street in the Federation Filigree style and, in the same style, a two-storey residence at 24 Ord Street. The early tenants were police sergeants from the prison, and superintendents from the hospital, both of which were located nearby. In 1896-97, nos. 12, 14, and 16 Ord Street were built as investment properties for Lionel Holdsworth, and on completion all were leased to tenants. 1 Bateman Street is unique in the precinct, as the only residence constructed of timber weatherboards. In 1895/1896, the house, incorporating a two storey section to take advantage of the sloping ground, was constructed for Lionel Holdsworth. The place has been classified by the National Trust of Australia (W. A.), and is included in the City of Fremantle Municipal Inventory. It is also known as Holdsworth House. The residences within the precinct continue to be occupied as single residences, with the exception of 10 Ord Street, which is in use as doctor's rooms. In 2000, a walking guide of four residential blocks was published that included the precinct as block three. The Heritage Council’s documentation contains Management Strategies for the precinct as follows: There should be no demolition of significant places within the precinct. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct should be protected by the conservation of the existing heritage buildings, street frontages, and gardens, together with careful management of the public domain. The character and intactness of the different elements of the precinct should be conserved and strengthened, and new development should be controlled to retain the heritage significance of the precinct and its diverse components. The need for the evolution of the place should be recognized and change managed to conserve the visual harmony of the precinct. To achieve these aims the following management strategies should be implemented: • The Heritage Precinct included in the State Register and under the City of Fremantle’s Town planning scheme should be delineated to coincide. • Development guidelines specific to the precinct that are based on the Statement of Significance should be prepared to guide new development, together with alterations and additions to heritage places within the precinct. • The guidelines should refer to the importance of retaining the heritage stock, the design of any new places and the need to respect the existing scale, proportions, and plan form of the existing buildings and streetscape guidelines. The guidelines should emphasise the need to evaluate change in terms of the overall context of the precinct. • Guidelines should relate to the broad precinct management strategies, or an overall precinct management strategy for residential precincts. This information was taken from the Heritage Council of Western Australia’s assessment documentation for the Ord and Bateman Street Precinct. The documentary evidence was compiled by Robin Chinnery, Historian, with research assistance from Dr. Leonie Stella. The physical evidence was compiled by Philip Griffiths, Architect. The above is gratefully acknowledged as their work.

Integrity/Authenticity

INTEGRITY The precinct retains a high level of integrity.10 Ord Street is used for non-residential purposes (medical practice). The remainder of the places retain their residential use. AUTHENTICITY Most properties have undergone change and many have gone from decline to later be conserved. Much of the conservation and restoration is confined to the more fragile elements such as roof finishes and verandahs. Most interiors have been adapted for modern living. The authenticity of the precinct remains moderate to high.

Condition

With minor exceptions, the condition of the precinct outside the publicdomain is fair to good. There are no properties in poor condition.

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House, 7 Bateman Street is included in the precinct listing for Ord and Bateman Street. The precinct is rare as an intact group of Federation period residences. The early owners and developers of the precinct were prominent Fremantle businessmen Lionel Holdsworth (expiree, accountant and mercantile clerk) and Henry Dixson (tobacco merchant). The precinct contributes to the Fremantle community's sense of place through its distinctive streetscape. The houses between 20 and 24 Ord Street have strong landmark qualities as fine two-storey examples of Federation Filigree architecture, accentuated by their location above street level. The precinct contains a rare collection of fine Federation Filigree style residences. The 2001 addition to 3 Bateman Street is of little significance. There are no intrusive elements. This statement of significance was taken from the Heritage Council of Western Australia’s Register Entry for the Ord and Bateman Street Precinct (January 2005).

Physical Description

5 and 7 Bateman Street (1902 and 1901-2) are single storey on the Bateman Street side and two storeys on the interior side. The houses are Federation Filigree style. The main body of each house is set close to the street with a small courtyard between house and street, with one room of each house being set on the front boundary. The houses are constructed of limestone rubble, with white tuck pointed brickwork. The houses have hipped zincalume main roofs, tall masonry chimneys, with bull nosed roof front verandahs supported on stop chamfered posts with fillets and timber friezes. The kitchens extend to the boundary and have low pitched roofs set behind parapets with small arched windows in the Bateman Street elevations. The windows are generally single pane double hung sashes, and the doors single pane and two panel arrangements with leadlight sidelights. They both have steel grille fences, brick pave courtyards and plantings include Roses, Monsteria, Wisteria, Gardenia, and Diachondra ripens. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street; 8-14 Knutsford Street; and 1-9 Bateman Street. It is set on a limestone ridge that rises sharply from Ord Street and continues on to become Monument Hill. The houses were all built within the decade between 1892 and 1902. The houses on Ord Street are either substantial duplexes or single residences, while the remainder are modest working class residences, some of which have been greatly expanded in the last decades of the twentieth century. To the north of the precinct the large villa Ivanhoe has been demolished and replaced with Ivanhoe Flats and a service station on the corner of High and Ord Streets. The buildings in the precinct are constructed in ashlar, random coursed and rubble limestone, tuck-pointed face brickwork and stucco, with corrugated metal roofs, with a small number of places having tiled roofs. Bateman Street runs along the contour of Monument Hill and rises towards its centre. The east side of the street is taken up by retaining walls to the bottom of Monument Hill. The houses are simple workers’ houses, with entries at street level. The houses extend out over the side of the hill allowing sweeping views to the west. The first three houses were almost identical, but change through time has made them vary, one of them significantly. There are several street trees including Coastal Morts and Chinese Tallow.

History

House, 7 Bateman Street is included in the precinct listing for Ord and Bateman Street. The precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street; 8-14 Knutsford Street; and 1-9 Bateman Street. By 1832, the townsite of Fremantle had been laid out, and some building had commenced. By 1833, a dirt road had been made from Perth to Fremantle, named the Perth-Freemantle (sic) Road. Over the next decade, the towns of Fremantle and Perth developed, and four tracks were established leading from Fremantle: to Perth, to Canning Bridge, which was opened in 1843, to the Canning district and Kelmscott, and south to Mandurah. Development in the Swan River Colony was slow through the period to 1850, when the commencement of transportation of convicts to the small colony heralded a period of rapid development. A wide program of public works was carried out by convict labour, including the building of Fremantle Prison. In the 1860s, the construction by convicts of a new Perth-Fremantle Road and the bridge over the Swan River at North Fremantle led to increased traffic on the road. In 1872, the Perth-Fremantle Road became a public highway. During this period, most people continued to reside within the early townsites, and in close proximity to their place of employment. In the late 1880s and early 1890s, sub-division commenced of some of the large lots to the south and east of the town of Fremantle, along the roads to Mandurah and the Canning district. The Fremantle merchants who had acquired wealth through their commercial enterprises began to move into the East Fremantle area, to take advantage of the higher ground to the east of High Street and views to the Swan River and the ocean. The Gold Boom that followed the discovery of gold at Coolgardie in 1892 brought an influx of population to Western Australia. The population of Fremantle increased rapidly, and residential development of the areas to the east, south, and north of the townsite proceeded apace through the 1890s, and into the first decade of the twentieth century. In 1901, the population of the Municipality was 14,700, a little over half the size of Perth. Other than High Street, which bears the traditional name for a central street, most of the street names within the precinct honour Governors of the Swan River Colony or members of their families, or people associated with the development of the precinct. Governor Sir Harry Ord (1877-80), who signed the documents setting aside the land for Fremantle Park (1877), is commemorated in Ord Street. The continuation of this street is Hampton Street, in honour of Governor John Hampton (1862-68). Bateman Street commemorates the Bateman family, well known wealthy Fremantle merchants. Knutsford Street was named after the birthplace of Lord Holland, after whom another East Fremantle street was named. The section of Knutsford Street north of Ord Street was formerly Hill Street, as shown on sewerage maps. Post World War Two Sewerage Maps of Fremantle District show the precinct at that period. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street, 8-14 Knutsford Street, and 1-9 Bateman Street. The majority of the buildings in this group were built in the period 1892-1902, which may be divided into pre Gold Boom (1891-92), Gold Boom (1893-97) and turn of the century periods (1898-1902). Those dating from the pre Gold Boom period, are 20-22, and 24 Ord Street, and 8 and 12 Knutsford Street. Those dating from Gold Boom period are 12, 14, and 16 Ord Street, 14 Knutsford Street, and 1 Bateman Street; and from the turn of the century period, 10 and 18 Ord Street, and 3, 5, 7, and 9 Bateman Street. These places in Bateman Street were all built in the space of three years, 1901-03. For the most part, the places were built as single residences, constructed of limestone and brick with iron roofs, and the majority were 'modest working class cottages'. The houses are either in the Federation Bungalow or Federation Filigree styles. In contrast with nearby streets, there are several two-storey buildings clustered in Ord Street and nearby at 1 Bateman Street. Of these, 20-22 Ord Street are semi-detached, as are some single storey cottages at 8 and 12 Knutsford Street; and these are the only semi-detached residences in the precinct. In the pre Gold Boom period, Ivanhoe (c. 1890, demolished 1964), was one of the earliest and the largest residences built on the block. It was built for James Lilly (b. Tasmania, 1845, arr. c. 1877, d. Claremont, 1905), steamboat proprietor, shipping agent and Manager at Fremantle for the Adelaide Steamship Company. Set in large gardens, with stables, cottages, and pigsties, Ivanhoe was described by contemporaries as 'magnificent'. In 1964, Ivanhoe was demolished, and part of the grounds, now 6 Ord Street, at the corner of High and Ord Streets, was developed by Caltex Oil Company as a service station. Ivanhoe Flats, 8 Ord Street, at the rear of the service station, was built by Multiplex in 1968-72. The site of this well-known former residence, which was previously an important element of the streetscape, has not been included in the study area of Ord & Bateman Street Precinct. The flats and service station abut the precinct to the north. Lionel Holdsworth (b. England, 1826, d. Fremantle, 1900), an expiree, accountant and mercantile clerk, after whom Holdsworth Street is named, owned much of the precinct in the early 1890s. In 1891-92, Hugh Dixson, tobacco merchant, principal of the Adelaide Company, Dixson and Sons Tobacco Factory, purchased a number of lots from Holdsworth, which he proceeded to develop. In 1891-92, two pairs of semi-detached cottages were built for him at 8 and 12 Knutsford Street. As the first occupants were tobacco twisters and the foreman of the tobacco company, it seems likely that they were employed by Dixson, and it is possible that he had the cottages purpose built to accommodate his workers. In 1892, at Lots 2 and 3 of 918, Dixson had built as an investment a pair of semi-detached two storey residences at 20-22 Ord Street in the Federation Filigree style and, in the same style, a two-storey residence at 24 Ord Street. The early tenants were police sergeants from the prison, and superintendents from the hospital, both of which were located nearby. In 1896-97, nos. 12, 14, and 16 Ord Street were built as investment properties for Lionel Holdsworth, and on completion all were leased to tenants. 1 Bateman Street is unique in the precinct, as the only residence constructed of timber weatherboards. In 1895/1896, the house, incorporating a two storey section to take advantage of the sloping ground, was constructed for Lionel Holdsworth. The place has been classified by the National Trust of Australia (W. A.), and is included in the City of Fremantle Municipal Inventory. It is also known as Holdsworth House. The residences within the precinct continue to be occupied as single residences, with the exception of 10 Ord Street, which is in use as doctor's rooms. In 2000, a walking guide of four residential blocks was published that included the precinct as block three. The Heritage Council’s documentation contains Management Strategies for the precinct as follows: There should be no demolition of significant places within the precinct. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct should be protected by the conservation of the existing heritage buildings, street frontages, and gardens, together with careful management of the public domain. The character and intactness of the different elements of the precinct should be conserved and strengthened, and new development should be controlled to retain the heritage significance of the precinct and its diverse components. The need for the evolution of the place should be recognized and change managed to conserve the visual harmony of the precinct. To achieve these aims the following management strategies should be implemented: • The Heritage Precinct included in the State Register and under the City of Fremantle’s Town planning scheme should be delineated to coincide. • Development guidelines specific to the precinct that are based on the Statement of Significance should be prepared to guide new development, together with alterations and additions to heritage places within the precinct. • The guidelines should refer to the importance of retaining the heritage stock, the design of any new places and the need to respect the existing scale, proportions, and plan form of the existing buildings and streetscape guidelines. The guidelines should emphasise the need to evaluate change in terms of the overall context of the precinct. • Guidelines should relate to the broad precinct management strategies, or an overall precinct management strategy for residential precincts. This information was taken from the Heritage Council of Western Australia’s assessment documentation for the Ord and Bateman Street Precinct. The documentary evidence was compiled by Robin Chinnery, Historian, with research assistance from Dr. Leonie Stella. The physical evidence was compiled by Philip Griffiths, Architect. The above is gratefully acknowledged as their work.

Integrity/Authenticity

INTEGRITY The precinct retains a high level of integrity.10 Ord Street is used for non-residential purposes (medical practice). The remainder of the places retain their residential use. AUTHENTICITY Most properties have undergone change and many have gone from decline to later be conserved. Much of the conservation and restoration is confined to the more fragile elements such as roof finishes and verandahs. Most interiors have been adapted for modern living. The authenticity of the precinct remains moderate to high.

Condition

With minor exceptions, the condition of the precinct outside the publicdomain is fair to good. There are no properties in poor condition.

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HOUSE, 9 BATEMAN STREET

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13806 Ord & Bateman Street Precinct

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House, 9 Bateman Street is included in the precinct listing for Ord and Bateman Street. The precinct is rare as an intact group of Federation period residences. The early owners and developers of the precinct were prominent Fremantle businessmen Lionel Holdsworth (expiree, accountant and mercantile clerk) and Henry Dixson (tobacco merchant). The precinct contributes to the Fremantle community's sense of place through its distinctive streetscape. The houses between 20 and 24 Ord Street have strong landmark qualities as fine two-storey examples of Federation Filigree architecture, accentuated by their location above street level. The precinct contains a rare collection of fine Federation Filigree style residences. The 2001 addition to 3 Bateman Street is of little significance. There are no intrusive elements. This statement of significance was taken from the Heritage Council of Western Australia’s Register Entry for the Ord and Bateman Street Precinct (January 2005).

Physical Description

9 Bateman Street (1903 and 1988) is single storey on the Bateman Street side and two storeys on the west side and was designed in the Federation Bungalow style. The main body of the house is set close to the street with a generous courtyard between house and street. There is a new carport on the boundary at the northern side of the site. The house is constructed of limestone rubble, with white tuck pointed brickwork, but this has been rendered over to give the appearance of ashlar. The house has hipped a zincalume main roof, with bull skillion roof verandahs supported on stop chamfered posts with fillets and post brackets. The windows are generally single pane double hung sashes, and the doors four panel arrangements with sidelights. The southern extension that extends towards the street is carried out in a similar style to the original house, but differs in detail with its treatment of windows and the smooth wall finish. The garden is brick paved with plantings of Roses, Palms, Figs, Plane Trees, and Melaleuca. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street; 8-14 Knutsford Street; and 1-9 Bateman Street. It is set on a limestone ridge that rises sharply from Ord Street and continues on to become Monument Hill. The houses were all built within the decade between 1892 and 1902. The houses on Ord Street are either substantial duplexes or single residences, while the remainder are modest working class residences, some of which have been greatly expanded in the last decades of the twentieth century. To the north of the precinct the large villa Ivanhoe has been demolished and replaced with Ivanhoe Flats and a service station on the corner of High and Ord Streets. The buildings in the precinct are constructed in ashlar, random coursed and rubble limestone, tuck-pointed face brickwork and stucco, with corrugated metal roofs, with a small number of places having tiled roofs. Bateman Street runs along the contour of Monument Hill and rises towards its centre. The east side of the street is taken up by retaining walls to the bottom of Monument Hill. The houses are simple workers’ houses, with entries at street level. The houses extend out over the side of the hill allowing sweeping views to the west. The first three houses were almost identical, but change through time has made them vary, one of them significantly. There are several street trees including Coastal Morts and Chinese Tallow.

History

House, 9 Bateman Street is included in the precinct listing for Ord and Bateman Street. The precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street; 8-14 Knutsford Street; and 1-9 Bateman Street. By 1832, the townsite of Fremantle had been laid out, and some building had commenced. By 1833, a dirt road had been made from Perth to Fremantle, named the Perth-Freemantle (sic) Road. Over the next decade, the towns of Fremantle and Perth developed, and four tracks were established leading from Fremantle: to Perth, to Canning Bridge, which was opened in 1843, to the Canning district and Kelmscott, and south to Mandurah. Development in the Swan River Colony was slow through the period to 1850, when the commencement of transportation of convicts to the small colony heralded a period of rapid development. A wide program of public works was carried out by convict labour, including the building of Fremantle Prison. In the 1860s, the construction by convicts of a new Perth-Fremantle Road and the bridge over the Swan River at North Fremantle led to increased traffic on the road. In 1872, the Perth-Fremantle Road became a public highway. During this period, most people continued to reside within the early townsites, and in close proximity to their place of employment. In the late 1880s and early 1890s, sub-division commenced of some of the large lots to the south and east of the town of Fremantle, along the roads to Mandurah and the Canning district. The Fremantle merchants who had acquired wealth through their commercial enterprises began to move into the East Fremantle area, to take advantage of the higher ground to the east of High Street and views to the Swan River and the ocean. The Gold Boom that followed the discovery of gold at Coolgardie in 1892 brought an influx of population to Western Australia. The population of Fremantle increased rapidly, and residential development of the areas to the east, south, and north of the townsite proceeded apace through the 1890s, and into the first decade of the twentieth century. In 1901, the population of the Municipality was 14,700, a little over half the size of Perth. Other than High Street, which bears the traditional name for a central street, most of the street names within the precinct honour Governors of the Swan River Colony or members of their families, or people associated with the development of the precinct. Governor Sir Harry Ord (1877-80), who signed the documents setting aside the land for Fremantle Park (1877), is commemorated in Ord Street. The continuation of this street is Hampton Street, in honour of Governor John Hampton (1862-68). Bateman Street commemorates the Bateman family, well known wealthy Fremantle merchants. Knutsford Street was named after the birthplace of Lord Holland, after whom another East Fremantle street was named. The section of Knutsford Street north of Ord Street was formerly Hill Street, as shown on sewerage maps. Post World War Two Sewerage Maps of Fremantle District show the precinct at that period. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct comprises 10-24 Ord Street, 8-14 Knutsford Street, and 1-9 Bateman Street. The majority of the buildings in this group were built in the period 1892-1902, which may be divided into pre Gold Boom (1891-92), Gold Boom (1893-97) and turn of the century periods (1898-1902). Those dating from the pre Gold Boom period, are 20-22, and 24 Ord Street, and 8 and 12 Knutsford Street. Those dating from Gold Boom period are 12, 14, and 16 Ord Street, 14 Knutsford Street, and 1 Bateman Street; and from the turn of the century period, 10 and 18 Ord Street, and 3, 5, 7, and 9 Bateman Street. These places in Bateman Street were all built in the space of three years, 1901-03. For the most part, the places were built as single residences, constructed of limestone and brick with iron roofs, and the majority were 'modest working class cottages'. The houses are either in the Federation Bungalow or Federation Filigree styles. In contrast with nearby streets, there are several two-storey buildings clustered in Ord Street and nearby at 1 Bateman Street. Of these, 20-22 Ord Street are semi-detached, as are some single storey cottages at 8 and 12 Knutsford Street; and these are the only semi-detached residences in the precinct. In the pre Gold Boom period, Ivanhoe (c. 1890, demolished 1964), was one of the earliest and the largest residences built on the block. It was built for James Lilly (b. Tasmania, 1845, arr. c. 1877, d. Claremont, 1905), steamboat proprietor, shipping agent and Manager at Fremantle for the Adelaide Steamship Company. Set in large gardens, with stables, cottages, and pigsties, Ivanhoe was described by contemporaries as 'magnificent'. In 1964, Ivanhoe was demolished, and part of the grounds, now 6 Ord Street, at the corner of High and Ord Streets, was developed by Caltex Oil Company as a service station. Ivanhoe Flats, 8 Ord Street, at the rear of the service station, was built by Multiplex in 1968-72. The site of this well-known former residence, which was previously an important element of the streetscape, has not been included in the study area of Ord & Bateman Street Precinct. The flats and service station abut the precinct to the north. Lionel Holdsworth (b. England, 1826, d. Fremantle, 1900), an expiree, accountant and mercantile clerk, after whom Holdsworth Street is named, owned much of the precinct in the early 1890s. In 1891-92, Hugh Dixson, tobacco merchant, principal of the Adelaide Company, Dixson and Sons Tobacco Factory, purchased a number of lots from Holdsworth, which he proceeded to develop. In 1891-92, two pairs of semi-detached cottages were built for him at 8 and 12 Knutsford Street. As the first occupants were tobacco twisters and the foreman of the tobacco company, it seems likely that they were employed by Dixson, and it is possible that he had the cottages purpose built to accommodate his workers. In 1892, at Lots 2 and 3 of 918, Dixson had built as an investment a pair of semi-detached two storey residences at 20-22 Ord Street in the Federation Filigree style and, in the same style, a two-storey residence at 24 Ord Street. The early tenants were police sergeants from the prison, and superintendents from the hospital, both of which were located nearby. In 1896-97, nos. 12, 14, and 16 Ord Street were built as investment properties for Lionel Holdsworth, and on completion all were leased to tenants. 1 Bateman Street is unique in the precinct, as the only residence constructed of timber weatherboards. In 1895/1896, the house, incorporating a two storey section to take advantage of the sloping ground, was constructed for Lionel Holdsworth. The place has been classified by the National Trust of Australia (W. A.), and is included in the City of Fremantle Municipal Inventory. It is also known as Holdsworth House. The residences within the precinct continue to be occupied as single residences, with the exception of 10 Ord Street, which is in use as doctor's rooms. In 2000, a walking guide of four residential blocks was published that included the precinct as block three. The Heritage Council’s documentation contains Management Strategies for the precinct as follows: There should be no demolition of significant places within the precinct. Ord & Bateman Street Precinct should be protected by the conservation of the existing heritage buildings, street frontages, and gardens, together with careful management of the public domain. The character and intactness of the different elements of the precinct should be conserved and strengthened, and new development should be controlled to retain the heritage significance of the precinct and its diverse components. The need for the evolution of the place should be recognized and change managed to conserve the visual harmony of the precinct. To achieve these aims the following management strategies should be implemented: • The Heritage Precinct included in the State Register and under the City of Fremantle’s Town planning scheme should be delineated to coincide. • Development guidelines specific to the precinct that are based on the Statement of Significance should be prepared to guide new development, together with alterations and additions to heritage places within the precinct. • The guidelines should refer to the importance of retaining the heritage stock, the design of any new places and the need to respect the existing scale, proportions, and plan form of the existing buildings and streetscape guidelines. The guidelines should emphasise the need to evaluate change in terms of the overall context of the precinct. • Guidelines should relate to the broad precinct management strategies, or an overall precinct management strategy for residential precincts. This information was taken from the Heritage Council of Western Australia’s assessment documentation for the Ord and Bateman Street Precinct. The documentary evidence was compiled by Robin Chinnery, Historian, with research assistance from Dr. Leonie Stella. The physical evidence was compiled by Philip Griffiths, Architect. The above is gratefully acknowledged as their work.

Integrity/Authenticity

INTEGRITY The precinct retains a high level of integrity.10 Ord Street is used for non-residential purposes (medical practice). The remainder of the places retain their residential use. AUTHENTICITY Most properties have undergone change and many have gone from decline to later be conserved. Much of the conservation and restoration is confined to the more fragile elements such as roof finishes and verandahs. Most interiors have been adapted for modern living. The authenticity of the precinct remains moderate to high.

Condition

With minor exceptions, the condition of the precinct outside the publicdomain is fair to good. There are no properties in poor condition.

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Old Sea Wall

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00840 West End Conservation Area - Fremantle

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BEACH STREET PUMPING STATION

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The place has historic and aesthetic significance as a fine example of a small public building in the Federation Arts and Crafts style constructed as part of the water supply and deep sewerage systems service to Perth and Fremantle developed by the Government of Western Australia.

Physical Description

Single storey painted stone and Colorbond gabled roof pumping station which has '1916 W.S.D.' on the gable in stucco.

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Building constructed as part of the water supply service to Fremantle in the early decades of the twentieth century. Further research recommended.

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COMMERCIAL BUILDING 1/5 BEACH STREET

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Historic significance as an example of a nineteententh century stone warehouse building in Fremantle.

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Single storey stone and painted brick building which has engaged pilasters through to the parapeted roof and a zero setback from the pavement.

History

In 1883 the lot was vacant and owned by William Silas Pearse. In 1885 a kitchen and an outhouse were erected on the lot for William Silas Pearse. (Rate Books, Fremantle Local History Collection)

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