Olive Trees

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The trees have aesthetic value as large mature trees in good condition which contribute to the leafy character of the streetscape and are landmarks on this prominent corner The trees have historic value for their association with the foundation of the monastery at 'New Subiaco' in the 1850s. The trees have historic value for their association with the olive oil industry conducted by the Sisters of Mercy, and which helped provide funds for the ongoing operation of the orphanage and foundling home located at what is now the Catherine McCauley Centre. The olive oil manufactured at St Joseph’s Orphanage won first prize at several Royal Perth shows. The trees have social value for their contribution to the streetscape and are valued by the community as demonstrated by their inclusion in the Local Government Inventory.

Physical Description

There are several trees on this small triangular road reserve at the junction of St Columbas Avenue and Gregory Street. The two olive trees are large and appear to be in good condition. A plaque is located at the base of the largest tree on the apex of the triangle which denotes the origin of the trees. A second interpretive sign provides some history for the development of the area under the name of the 'Church Lands Estate'.

History

These olive trees are believed to be remnants of the plantings in the grounds of the Catherine McCauley Centre first planted by the Benedictine Monks in the mid-1850s, prior to the completion of the monastery in 1858-9. The founder of the Monastery, Bishop Serra wrote of twenty thousand vines and hundreds of fruit trees being planted, including oranges, lemons, fits, apples, pears and almonds. Many acres of olive trees were planted around the monastery and down the hillside to the edge of Lake Monger. Records indicate that the first olive oil was produced by the monks in the mid-1850s while the building was under construction. In 1864, when the Monks relocated to New Norcia, the vines and orchards were left to die. Only the olive trees survived out of all the cultivation and there is no record of how many of the original trees survived. From 1876 when Father Gibney was Chair of the Board of Governance for St Vincent's Boys Orphanage there are records of oil production with the boys harvesting the olives under the guidance of John Prendergast. Mr Dale, Inspector of Charitable Institutions reported at his visit in 1881 that over 100 gallons of olive oil had been produced at the orphanage that year. At the Indian and Colonial Exhibition in London in 1886 the oil received high commendation and often took first prize at the Royal Show. The first mention of sale of the oil was made in 1897 when the Christian brothers moved to the site for a short time. They left in 1901 with the Sisters of Mercy moving back in. The girls in their care harvested the olives and helped with the production of the oil. The purification of the oil took place in the east room of the building now designated as, Benedictine Stables (fmr). In 1902, sale of olive oil manufactured at the Orphanage netted £2/8/9. The girls of the Orphanage exhibited their oil at the Royal Perth Show each year, where it was often awarded first prize. In 1909, there were 148 girls and eight Sisters at the Orphanage. As well as attending school the older girls worked in the Laundry or assisted with the production of olive oil. In 1921, sales amounted to £140/5/2. It is not known how long olive oil production continued at the site. References to the production of olive oil are made in the local press in 1934 and in 1950. Although the later date refers to preparation for a fete rather than commercial sales. The land between Lake Monger and the current Catherine McCauley centre was subdivided for sale from the 1930s and these trees probably survived because of their location on the road reserve. Other trees may survive within the grounds of private properties.

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Wembley Golf Course

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The place has aesthetic value as a well maintained landscaped environment which has integrated native vegetation with the introduced golf course plantings. The place has historic value as the club was established at this site in 1932 and has grown and developed into a sophisticated business which is evident in the facilities on the site. The place has social value for the many members of the community how use the golf course and the facilities since 1932.

Physical Description

The original Wembley Golf Course opened in 1932 and since that time the club and courses have significantly expanded and developed. The new club house and enhanced facilities are in the centre of a luxuriously landscaped golfing environment offering a range of courses.

History

The Wembley Downs Golf Course Ltd was registered as a company in 1933 and was granted a lease of land of 150 acres north of the Boulevard on the edge of the City Beach Estate part of the Endowment Lands/Limekilns Estate. The lease was for 10 years and the company was to pay a peppercorn rent. Authority was given to proceed at once to clear the land and the City Engineer to widen the plank road (now the Boulevard) to 15 feet. Prior to the formalisation of the lease a course was established on the site in 1932 and continues to be used today [2019] and follows the original route. In 1959, a new course commenced development with the completion of the first nine of 'The Tuart Course'. Since then the final nine holes have been implemented. In the 1960s, the Fairway Tavern was built on the site to supplement facilities for members. This tavern was a popular venue for members of the Wembley and wider Perth community. In 2015, the Fairway Tavern was demolished and new facilities designed by architects Gresley Abas were constructed and completed in 2016. The golf course remained intact throughout the works

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Integrity: High Authenticity: Golf Course - High Authenticity: Club Rooms and Facilities - Low

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Hope Residence (fmr)

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The place has aesthetic value as a large and well maintained Federation Bungalow style residence built of brick and tile that features many original details. The place has historic value for its association with the establishment and development of this area of West Leederville for professional men and their families in the early 20th century. The place has historic value for its association with Percy George Samuel Hope, an influential figure in the development of town planning in Western Australia in the early 20th century. The place has social value for its demonstration of the scale and form of housing for professional men and their families in the early 20th century.

Physical Description

Substantial Federation Queen Anne house of brick and tile construction located on a corner lot. The design of the house takes full advantage of its location with three principal elevations to the street along Blencowe Street, Ruislip Street and the intersection of the two roads. The house is of red brick construction with rendered detailing, terracotta tiled roofs and decorative redbrick and rendered chimneys. The roof is a complex form of hips and gablets with a later addition dormer. The gables are lined with battened fibro panelling. The verandah extends around the front of the house, positioned under the eaves. The house has been extended to the rear which does not impact on the presentation of the house.

History

The Municipalities of Leederville and North Perth were incorporated into the City of Perth in November 1914. As part of the amalgamation some of the road names were rationalised to avoid confusion. Northwood Street was formerly Monger Street, and Ruislip Street was formerly Ruby Street. This area of West Leederville had been approved for subdivision as residential lots in 1901. There is no information to suggest the lots were occupied in any form until purchased by Percy George Samuel Hope (1885-1979) partner in firm Hope & Klem influential planners and surveyors. Percy Hope married Catherine Dickson in 1913 and this residence was the couple's first family home. The couple had three children and lived at this place until the late 1920s. No details of the architect or builder of this place have been found in the current research. Hope & Klem were significant in the development of town planning in Western Australia and particularly influential in the creation of urban plans on garden suburb principles that were significant in the planning of Floreat and City Beach within the Town of Cambridge. Aerial photographs indicate that the form and extent of the original residence can still be determined although additions have been undertaken in 1998, 2006 and 2013.

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Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderate

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Shop and Residence, West Leederville

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Petrol Station (fmr)

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The place has some aesthetic value for its remnant elements of form and detail demonstrating the Inter War style. The place has historic value for its association with the development of the district in the Inter War period. The place has historic value for its association with the growth of motor vehicle travel and ownership by private individuals.

Physical Description

The petrol station (fmr) appears to consist of two buildings which have both been altered and no longer reflect their original functions. Both buildings are of brick construction with rendered elements. The eastern most building sits directly on the pavement, the five bays have all been bricked up but due to the recessed brickwork, the rhythm of the bays remains visible. The western building is set behind the adjoining structure which allowed for the forecourt function. Part of the petrol station has been removed but the curved element and mechanics access remain extant. The art deco style design influences remain discernible but the overall design aesthetic has been compromised by the alterations.

History

These commercial premises have been used for services relating the motor industry since c1922 when the available records indicate these premises were first constructed. The first occupant is designated as John Billings in the Post Office Directories and later entries record motor engineer, garage and tyre re-treading. No details of the builder or architect have been found in this research. City of Perth Rates books show the owner was James Maher. Building a garage at this location in the Inter War years was consistent with the development that was occurring in Leederville and further to the west in Floreat and City Beach. The growth in private car ownership was also a feature of this period which lead to a demand for petrol stations and mechanics. Since the mid 20th century the place has not changed significantly in form and extent apart from the awning over the bituminised area facing Cambridge Street. This awning was removed c2005 and since that time there has been minimal change to the structure.

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Integrity: Moderate Authenticity: Low

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Fair

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Niola Private Hospital (fmr)

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The place has aesthetic value for the remaining form and detail of a Federation Bungalow style hospital. The place has historic value for its association with the provision of medical services to the members of the Leederville and wider community since 1917. The place has historic value for its association with the development of the Leederville community and the growth of the medical sector in the vicinity. The place has social value for the members of the community who worked, were patients or were associated with those groups at these premises through the 20th century. The place has social value for those remaining elements which demonstrate the type of health care available in the early to mid 20th century.

Physical Description

Single storey brick building that has been incorporated into the larger hospital function. The original building has a slightly elevated position above Cambridge Street and due to the dense planting around the perimeter, the place cannot be seen clearly. The place is of brick construction which has been painted white. The verandah extends around the front and side elevations with the original main entrance facing Cambridge Street accessed via the verandah. The roof is hipped with vented gablet and feature gables above the entrance. The original door configuration appears to have been retained with traditional timber and glazed door with matching side panels and fanlights.

History

The earliest building on this site was constructed c1917 and occupied two lots on the corner of Cambridge Street and Abbotsford Street. From the available information, the building was constructed for use as a hospital. No details of the architect or builder have been found in the current research. This area of Perth was developing as a centre for the provision of medical services in the early 20th century. The nearby St John of God Hospital had been established in 1898 and the two Catholic Institutions, now the Catherine McCauley Centre and the Home of the Good Shepherd, now the Catholic Education Centre provided medical services. In 1917, the property was owned by James Lamont and the place was designated for use as a hospital and managed by Nurses Molly and Madge Ryan. The hospital seemed to be primarily a maternity hospital and the name St Gerard's, the patron Saint of expectant mothers, supports that conclusion. Many family notices in the local press indicate that mothers from around the state came to the hospital. In 1919, the WA Catholic Record, included the following item. "St Gerard's Hospital, Cambridge Street Leederville is a fine roomy and well equipped establishment. Nurse Ryan who is matron of the institution, is up-to-date in hospital management, and gives the closest attention to the needs of patients." By 1923, the place had transferred to new owners; brothers John Henry Prowse and Albert Edward Cornwall Prowse and their wives. The hospital was managed by their sister Matilda Adelaide Prowse (1879-1958). At this time the place was renamed Niola Private Hospital. The Prowse family had a long association with the place, in 1936 Miss Hazel Prowse assumed control of the hospital which offered medical and surgical services. The hospital was functioning at the premises until the late 1940s and Matilda Prowse was living there in 1954. However it has not been determined if there has been an unbroken use as a hospital since the late 1940s. In the 1954 electoral rolls, Matilda Prowse is undertaking home duties whilst living at the place. In 1974, the place commenced operations as a private psychiatric hospital under the name Niola Private Hospital. In 2010 the hospital commenced operation under the name Abbotsford Private Hospital. In 2012, a major addition was constructed at the rear of the building which saw the demolition of approximately half of the original building. The front portion and western side of the building has remained intact and has the same roof form. The new addition across the rear has not adversely affected the view of the original building from Cambridge Street. In 2017, the hospital was acquired by Health Care Australia and it continues to operate in 2018 under the name Abbotsford Private Hospital providing inpatient and day patient facilities.

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Baptist Church - site

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The site has historic value for its association with the Leederville Baptist Church which was formerly located at this site and provided a religious and social services to the community.

Physical Description

Site only

History

In 1902, the Leederville Baptist Church built a brick and stone church on this site. The church was built by contractors Paterson and Ross but the architect is not known. The building was demolished in c1990 and a residential until complex was built on the site. Members of the Baptist Church in Leederville have been served by adjacent parishes.

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Integrity: None Authenticity: None

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Leederville War Memorial and Rose Garden

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02195 Leederville Town Hall & Recreation Complex

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02195 Leederville Town Hall & Recreation Complex

Statement of Significance

The following statement has been taken from the State Register Entry for Place 2195 prepared in 2003. Leederville Town Hall & Recreation Complex, a pair of single storey classically planned face brickwork, stucco walls and Colorbond custom orb roof buildings in the Federation Free Classical style, together with a rough hewn granite obelisk memorial with sculpted marble lions, memorial rose garden, bowling greens, and mature trees and setting, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is a fine example of two successive buildings designed in the Federation Free Classical Style architecture; the bowling greens, established in 1906, are one of the oldest bowling greens in Western Australia still operating on their original site; the place was designed by A. E. Clarke, a prominent architect in Victoria and Western Australia, and built by well-known local builder, W. H. Roberts; the place has social value to the community of the immediate district of West Leederville, and the wider community, through its continuous use since 1904; the place is a civic landmark in the largely residential environment of West Leederville, and the palms flanking the monument are a distinctive element in the vicinity; the Leederville War Memorial was designed by Pietro Porcelli, the first local sculptor in Western Australia to be noted for public artwork; and, the place is representative of the development and rapid growth of Leederville in the pre-World War One period; and marks a phase in the establishment of municipal buildings in the suburb.

Physical Description

The War Memorial garden is located to the east of the town hall, creating a soft landscaped setting to the town hall buildings. The garden consists of the War Memorial constructed of rock faced granite, concrete plinth and carved stone lions; the rose garden; pergola and other plantings. The Memorial is set back from the road but can be clearly seen in its open setting.

History

The Leederville War Memorial was unveiled by the Governor, Sir Francis Newdegate on Sunday 25 May 1924. The memorial was an initiative of the people of Leederville in memory of those from the district who enlisted and died on active service. At the time of unveiling the memorial included 88 names. The construction of the memorial was funded by donations from the local citizens. The design and construction was undertaken by well known local sculptor, Pietro Giacomo Porcelli. In his speech at the unveiling ceremony, the Governor stated there were three reasons for its erection. 1. Affection for those who had fallen; 2. Respect an sympathy for those who had gone and returned and for the relatives of those who had not; and 3. A lasting object-lesson of the patriotism and duty of the people of Leederville. Plaques have subsequently been added to the memorial to honour those who served in later conflicts. Aerial photographs indicate that the grounds around the memorial were largely open grass with a few mature trees until the late 20th century. The perimeter planting and formal garden beds around a rotunda appear to have been established c1990 and maintained and developed since then. No date for the dedication of the rose gardens has been determined in this research. The Leederville Memorial is the venue for regular memorial services including the well attended ANZAC Day dawn service.

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Integrity: High Authenticity: High

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Leederville Town Hall & Recreation Complex

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• 23872 Leederville War Memorial and Rose Garden
• 23872 Leederville War Memorial and Rose Garden

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• 23872 Leederville War Memorial and Rose Garden
• 23872 Leederville War Memorial and Rose Garden

Statement of Significance

The following statement has been taken from the State Register Entry for Place 2195 prepared in 2003. Leederville Town Hall & Recreation Complex, a pair of single storey classically planned face brickwork, stucco walls and Colorbond custom orb roof buildings in the Federation Free Classical style, together with a rough hewn granite obelisk memorial with sculpted marble lions, memorial rose garden, bowling greens, and mature trees and setting, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is a fine example of two successive buildings designed in the Federation Free Classical Style architecture; the bowling greens, established in 1906, are one of the oldest bowling greens in Western Australia still operating on their original site; the place was designed by A. E. Clarke, a prominent architect in Victoria and Western Australia, and built by well-known local builder, W. H. Roberts; the place has social value to the community of the immediate district of West Leederville, and the wider community, through its continuous use since 1904; the place is a civic landmark in the largely residential environment of West Leederville, and the palms flanking the monument are a distinctive element in the vicinity; the Leederville War Memorial was designed by Pietro Porcelli, the first local sculptor in Western Australia to be noted for public artwork; and, the place is representative of the development and rapid growth of Leederville in the pre-World War One period; and marks a phase in the establishment of municipal buildings in the suburb. The bowling clubrooms, the 1955 addition to the rear of the bowling clubrooms, the 1955 addition to the rear of the hall, and the landscape treatments immediately around the west, north and east sides of the hall are of little significance. The hard landscaped area in front of the hall is intrusive.

Physical Description

architectural style. The two buildings are of brick construction finished with tuckpointing to the facades and face brick to the side elevations. Both facades are enlivened by rendered elements, painted in bright white, including pilasters, fascias, pediments, window sills and decorative motifs. Both buildings are of similar design, each incorporating a central entrance flanked by windows. For the main hall, the entry consists of double timber doors with segmented arch fanlight, flanked by rendered pillars and has the word ‘HALL’ above the entry. The entry to the second hall, which is set back behind the main building, is of similar design albeit the actual entrance doors are to the rear of the covered entry which is secured by metal gates, this entrance is not as ornate as the main entrance but the similarity of design can be seen in the two. Windows are timber framed sashes to both buildings. Brick additions have been added to both buildings but these cannot be seen in the street view. The roofs to the halls are both hipped with gablets to the street elevation, both obscured from clear view at street level due to the parapet walls across the facades. The roofs are clad in a green/grey Colorbond. Leederville Town Hall is located within a park setting with Holyrood Park to the west, the Memorial Garden to the east and the bowling club to the north. The bowling club is located to the rear of the War Memorial Gardens. The clubhouse is an unassuming single storey structure of pale brick construction with colorbond roof. The building footprint has not been enlarged since it was originally constructed in the early 1960s with the only visible alterations from the street frontage being the recladding of the roof and the addition of the ramped access. The façade has two distinct characters: to the east of the main entrance, the windows are placed in a regular rhythm with five openings between the door and the end of the building. Each window consists of a large fixed pane window with three highlight windows above. To the west of the main entrance, the façade consists of an irregular placement of windows and doors of differing styles and dimensions. The characters reflect the different uses of the internal spaces. The name “LEEDERVILLE SPORTING CLUB” has been placed above the eastern windows of the façade. The bowling greens are laid out to the side and rear of the building.

History

The Leederville Town Hall and its adjunct, Lesser hall, were built in two stages in the early 20th century. In 1904 when the town of Leederville was expanding as a suburb of Perth. A new hall was built to meet the needs of the district. An item in the local press at the opening ceremony in September 1904 stated that the buildings, the main hall and lesser hall cost £1200. The architect was Wallace Watkins, builder Alfred Wilks and decorator Albert Card. Funds for the building were supplied by the Excelsior Masonic Lodge and Sir Walter Scott Lodge. At the time of construction efforts were made to install 'the very best floor for dancing' and the lighting installed was the 'Kitson' Light. The main hall could seat approximately 500 and the lesser hall or supper room approximately 150. The hall was used for a wide variety of functions for the Leederville community. Plans for a bowling green and a croquet lawn were an early initiative and in November 1905, the newly laid greens and lawn were opened by MLA Henry Daglish and his wife Edith Daglish following the first meeting of the club in July 1905. In 1914, a new hall was built adjoining the Masonic Hall. The completion of the hall coincided with the amalgamation of the Municipalities of Leederville and North Perth within the City of Perth. The new Town Hall was opened by the Governor on 19 September 1914. A description of the hall in the local press described the hall as follows: "The hall is a substantially built brick structure containing a public hall of fine dimensions, 72ft x 45ft with seating accommodation for 600 persons. The end is temporarily enclosed so as to be easily extended with a view to the future extension of the stage accommodation. The entrance from Cambridge Street is 10ft wide with an ante-room on each side 16ft 9ins x 12ft and over the entrance is a fire proof lantern operating room. At the rear of the hall are two dressing rooms and also means of connecting with the old existing Masonic Hall, the back of which can be used as a supper room in connection with the new hall. The old Masonic Hall has been altered internally and is now used for municipal offices. The Town Clerk's room is 18ft x 12ft, health officer 12ft x 10ft, general office 35ft x 25ft and having a large strong room, public counter, etc. At the back of the offices is the municipal council chamber 35ft x 22ft 6in, with an ante-room adjoining." This larger portion of the Leederville Town Hall was built by well-known local builder, W. H. Roberts and designed by A. E. Clarke, a prominent architect in Victoria who emigrated to Western Australia in the late 1890s. From the available information the remaining structure consists of the original Masonic Hall (1904) on the east, set back from Cambridge Street and the larger town hall (1914) built closer to Cambridge Street. In 1954, the floor in the main hall was replaced with a wandoo timber floor taken from the UWA ballroom as the existing floor was worn from the many dances held in the venue. The Caretaker of the place during most of the inter-war period and through World War Two was Mr Haimes, and the Caretaker’s Residence was built on the western side of the main hall to accommodate him and his family in 1924. This is now the location of the No.86 Youth Centre. The bowling club was the first sporting facility established on the site and was developed in association with the Excelsior Masonic Lodge, occupiers of the Masonic Hall. Over the years the bowling green has been extended to occupy the ground of the former tennis courts, picture gardens and the original croquet lawn. The current club rooms on the site were built c1959 and continue to be well patronised by the community. In 1980, Leederville Bowling Club incorporated with other local sporting clubs to become Leederville Sporting Club Inc. The Leederville Bowling club was one of the earliest clubs established in Western Australia. The Fallen Soldier’s Memorial was designed and executed in 1924 by Pietro Porcelli, Western Australia’s first local sculptor, who arrived in Australia in 1898. The gardens surrounding the memorial have been slowly established since the 1990s.

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Integrity: High Authenticity: High

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Strathmore Wine Saloon (fmr)

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The place has historic value for its association with the ongoing provision of hospitality and retail services to the Leederville community since the early 20th century. The place has historic value for its association with the development of the West Leederville district in the early 1900s.

Physical Description

A double storey brick and stone building with distinctive corrugated iron roof form. The pub is located on a corner site with car parking to the east aspect where two earlier buildings have been demolished. Although the core of the pub may stem from an early building, the structure has been altered and enlarged to its current form. The façade overlooking Cambridge Street is rendered with large windows containing concertina glazing panels and no other distinctive feature. The Cambridge Street elevation forms an enclosure to the original verandah to the earlier form of the building. The east elevation is stone to the lower level and render to the upper level, the upper level being a nonoriginal feature. The roof is hipped clad with corrugated iron and prominent domed ridgeline. The building has been extended to the rear. The original design intent of the building is no longer visible.

History

The lot including the current J B O'Reilly's and car park was originally subdivided into three lots addressing Cambridge Street. The lot on the corner with Kerr Street was a shop and premises, the lot in the centre was a residence and the original lot on the most western portion of the current lot was the location of the former Strathmore Wine Saloon. From the readily available information the original structure on the western boundary of the current lot was first constructed in 1905 as a shop and premises and the first occupant was Miss Annie Edwards who lived there and operated a confectioner's shop on the premises. In c1918, the place began its long association with the hospitality industry as wine saloon run by Miss Eliza Kemp and in 1923, the wine licence for the place was transferred from Mary Krug to Annie Louisa Spurrier. In the application the place was referred to as the Strathmore Café. The name Strathmore Saloon appears to have been applied to the place from this time until at least the 1950s. In c1982, the last of the buildings which were on the corner lots, which is now the car park, were removed. In 1985, the three lots were combined into the current lot 101. Aerial photographs indicate that the original building which included a shop front and premises were significantly altered and added to since the mid 20th century. It is not clear how much of the original building fabric remains in the present structure. Major works were undertaken after 1985 when the lots were amalgamated. The current owners state that the redeveloped property was first known as 'Milk Jacksons', later 'The Hare and Hound' and from 1993 the current business 'J.B.O'Reilly's' was opened on the site. Since then the form and extent of the place has not changed although it is probable there have been many adaptations and additions to the interior.

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Integrity: High Authenticity: Low

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Residence, 1 Glen Street

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Statement of Significance

The original portion of the place has aesthetic value as a demonstration of a simple timber workers cottage built in the early 20th century featuring original form and detail. This place and the adjacent timber cottages (5, 7 and 9 Glen Street) are a cohesive group of timber cottages that make a positive contribution to the streetscape. The place has historic value for its association with the settlement and development of Leederville in the early 20th century for working families. The original portion of the cottage has social value as a demonstration of the scale and form of housing for working families in the early 20th century.

Physical Description

A single storey timber framed and weatherboard cottage. The asymmetric plan incorporates a projecting wing with timbered gable feature and a simple timber 1-over-1 sash window below. The recessed section of the cottage incorporates a similar simple sash window and the entrance door. The main section of the roof is hipped with a separate verandah canopy. The verandah detail includes turned timber posts and a timber deck and the verandah is accessed by steps. The extension to the rear of the original cottage has been undertaken in timber and clad with weatherboards to match the original. The front garden has been raised and retained with a rendered masonry wall, topped with a timber fence with regularly spaced brick piers.

History

This portion of West Leederville was subdivided for residential occupancy in the early 20th century. Often a single cottage or small groups of cottages were built as investment properties. In Glen Street, cottages were only built on the western side of the street for many decades. From the readily available information this residence was built c1912 and the first occupants were Edwin Henry Wakefield (c1874-1950) and his wife Charlotte Elizabeth, nee Leonard (c1873-1953). The couple married in 1897 and had at least four children when they moved to this residence. Edwin Wakefield worked for the WA Government Railways and the close location of the West Leederville Railway Station to the residence must have influenced the decision of the Wakefields to purchase and settle at this location. It is probable that the Wakefields organised the construction of the house however no details of the designer or builder were found in this research. In 1916, at the age of 43, Edwin Wakefield joined the AIF and served in France before being wounded in 1917 and returning to Australia. The Wakefields lived at this home until the 1950s. Aerial photographs indicate the place has been extended to the rear however the form and extent of the original cottage can still be determined despite the later additions.

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Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

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Residence, 5 Glen Street

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The original portion of the place has aesthetic value as a demonstration of a simple timber workers cottage built in the early 20th century featuring original form and detail. This place and the adjacent timber cottages (1, 7 and 9 Glen Street) are a cohesive group of timber cottages that make a positive contribution to the streetscape. The place has historic value for its association with the settlement and development of Leederville in the early 20th century for working families. The original portion of the cottage has social value as a demonstration of the scale and form of housing for working families in the early 20th century.

Physical Description

Single storey timber frame and weatherboard cottage with hipped roof clad with Decromastic cladding, a metal cladding made to look like tiles. The bullnose verandah canopy has been reconstructed with corrugated cladding whilst the verandah detail includes turned timber posts and a timber deck. The verandah deck has been truncated to accommodate on site parking. The windows are timber framed 1-over-1 sashes flanking a central entrance door with fanlight.

History

This portion of West Leederville was subdivided for residential occupancy in the early 20th century. Often a single cottage or small groups of cottages were built as investment properties. In Glen Street, cottages were only built on the western side of the street for many decades. From the readily available information this residence was built c1908 and the first occupant and owner was labourer Arthur Powell (c1865-1940) with his widowed mother Ann Powell. Arthur Powell married Ellen Grub Turnbull in 1913 and the couple had two children. Sadly Ellen died in 1917 leaving Arthur with two small children to raise as his mother died in 1913. Arthur Powell married again in 1922, to Elizabeth Ann, nee Ward (c1881-1963). Following Arthur's death in 1940, Elizabeth lived in the cottage until the 1950s. Aerial photographs indicate that the original simple square form of the place can still be determined. Additions have occurred across the rear of the cottage throughout the 20th century, the most significant in c2008. The cottage was originally clad with corrugated iron which appears to have been replaced in the 1970s.

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Residence, 7 Glen Street

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The original portion of the place has aesthetic value as a demonstration of a simple timber workers cottage built in the early 20th century featuring original form and detail. This place and the adjacent timber cottages (1, 5 and 9 Glen Street) are a cohesive group of timber cottages that make a positive contribution to the streetscape. The place has historic value for its association with the settlement and development of Leederville in the early 20th century for working families. The original portion of the cottage has social value as a demonstration of the scale and form of housing for working families in the early 20th century.

Physical Description

Single storey timber frame and weatherboard cottage with hipped roof clad with zincalume. The flat verandah canopy has been reconstructed with corrugated cladding whilst the verandah detail includes turned timber posts and a timber deck accessed by a flight of centrally located steps. The verandah deck has been truncated to accommodate on site parking. The windows are timber framed 1-over-1 sashes flanking a central entrance door with fanlight. The majority of the area in front of the cottage has been paved with concrete. Additions were constructed on the rear of the original cottage in 2001 which featured a two storey portion that is visible from the street. The roof form and materials of the additions are consistent with the original cottage.

History

This portion of West Leederville was subdivided for residential occupancy in the early 20th century. Often a single cottage or small groups of cottages were built as investment properties. In Glen Street, cottages were only built on the western side of the street for many decades. From the readily available information this cottage was built c1914 and the place was occupied by a series of tenants indicating the place was an investment property. In 2000 and 2001, additions were constructed at the rear of the original cottage designed by building designers, Vivid Castle. The additions included a second storey portion which was supported by the Town of Cambridge because the proposal included the retention of the front portion of the original cottage. Since the construction of these additions there appears to be no other major works.

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Residence, 9 Glen Street

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The original portion of the place has aesthetic value as a demonstration of a simple timber workers cottage built in the early 20th century featuring original form and detail. This place and the adjacent timber cottages (1, 5 and 7 Glen Street) are a cohesive group of timber cottages that make a positive contribution to the streetscape. The place has historic value for its association with the settlement and development of Leederville in the early 20th century for working families. The original portion of the cottage has social value as a demonstration of the scale and form of housing for working families in the early 20th century.

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Single storey timber frame and weatherboard cottage with gable roof clad with zincalume. The bullnose verandah canopy has been reconstructed with corrugated cladding whilst the verandah detail includes turned timber posts and a timber deck. The verandah deck has been truncated to accommodate on site parking. The windows are timber framed 1-over-1 sashes flanking a central entrance door with fanlight. The verandah is accessed by simple timber steps. The majority of the area in front of the property has been paved for parking.

History

This portion of West Leederville was subdivided for residential occupancy in the early 20th century. Cottages were only built on the western side of the street for many decades. Often small groups of cottages were built as investment properties. From the readily available information this cottage was built c1915 and the place was occupied by a series of tenants indicating the place was an investment property. In the early 1940s the place was transferred to Henrietta Maria Chester (c1911-2011) who lived there until the 1980s with her relative Leslie Colin Chester. This cottage and its garden originally included the lot to the north until c2014 when the site was cleared except for the original cottage which appears to be only two rooms and a centrally located hallway. A large addition was constructed to the rear of the simple cottage and a new residence was built on the lot to the north. The form and extent of the original cottage can still be determined.

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Holyrood Street Precinct

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Holyrood Street Precinct has aesthetic value as a tree lined, almost complete and reasonably intact example of a late nineteenth and early twentieth century streetscape, notwithstanding the changes to fences, gardens and the modern finishes in the road reserve. Holyrood Street Precinct, consisting of the western side of the street, 20 Holyrood Street and 77 Woolwich Street, has aesthetic and historic value as a predominantly late nineteenth and early twentieth century, formerly working class streetscape which demonstrates the core period of development of the Municipality and suburbanisation of the area in the years 1899-1914. Holyrood Street has social value for the people of West Leederville as evidenced by its continuity of occupancy, and its continuing popularity as a residential street in its Federation scale and form. Holyrood Street has social value as demonstrated by the decision by the Town of Cambridge to develop design guidelines to manage the future development of the street whilst managing its heritage values.

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The Holyrood Precinct extends along both sides of Holyrood Street between Cambridge Street in the south and Woolwich Street in the north. The precinct is lined with mature Morton Bay Fig trees and the south east portion of the street abuts Holyrood Park. Within the largely grassed Holyrood Park is a playground and a community hall, the Holyrood Pavilion. Building setbacks vary along the length of Holyrood Street, but all are well under 6.0 metres. Front verandahs are located as close as 2.4 and as great as 4.8 metres from the front boundary and some main structure walls as close as 4.6 metres from the front boundary, with houses at the northern end of the street typically being set back more than those at the southern end of the street. The majority of houses are set within the 4-5 metre range from front boundary to main house wall. Side setbacks vary with the width of lots but generally do not exceed 0.9 metres. The building stock within the street is predominantly late nineteenth and early twentieth century, single storey residences and their associated buildings, with one or two residences that have been adapted in recent times to add a second storey. The residences are predominantly weatherboard with metal roofs although some brick residences and tiled roofs exist in the precinct. Those residences built in the Federation period demonstrate the style and detail of the period particularly on the front elevations. Elements of Holyrood Street which are of high importance to the street include all of the original fabric of the house at 23 Holyrood Street and all houses on the western side of the street, number 20 Holyrood Street on the eastern side of the street, together with 77 Woolwich Street.

History

The area known as Leederville takes its name from William Leeder and his family, who selected land in the vicinity in the 1830s. In this period, and through until the late nineteenth century, the district was predominantly rural, and mainly used for agricultural and pastoral purposes. The opening of the Eastern Railway from Fremantle to Perth in 1881, encouraged development along the line of small settlements in proximity to the line, which gradually grew into towns. In the 1880s, sub-division of the rural allotments to the north and west of Perth commenced, including the first sub-divisions in the Leederville district. However, there was little residential development in the Leederville area until the mid to late 1890s, when the suburbs of Perth expanded rapidly in the wake of the Gold Boom. In June 1895, the Leederville Roads Board was officially gazetted, and due to the rapid expansion in the district, the Municipality of Leederville was declared on 1 April 1896. The construction of a railway station at Leederville (now West Leederville) and a dual track to Fremantle encouraged further development in the district, which grew rapidly in the late 1890s and early 1900s. The streets in proximity to the railway line and to Cambridge Street were the first to be developed for residential purposes, including Tower, Woolwich, and a little later, Derby Street, as Holyrood Street was named at that period. By 1903, all of this area had been sub-divided for residential purposes and a number of dwellings erected. As many of the lots in Leederville were smaller and cheaper than in some suburbs, together with the absence of restrictions or discouragement regarding the use of timber for construction, it was more affordable for working class people. During this period in which the street was developed, 1899-1914, the Municipality of Leederville had grown rapidly. In December 1914, the Municipality was amalgamated with the City of Perth. Subsequently, in October 1915, Derby Street was re-named Holyrood Street, as part of a programme under which various streets in the City were re-named to overcome the confusion of two or more streets with the same name. The name Holyrood either originates with the word for the Christian True Cross on which Christ was crucified (made up of holy and rood); or it relates to Holyrood House the official home of the monarch of Scotland since the 16th century. Since many road names in the vicinity have a Scottish association it is likely to be the latter origin. Occupants of the residences in Holyrood Street during the early decades of the 20th century were largely trades or semi skilled workers and their families. In 1910, the following occupants were listed in the Post Office Directories and their occupations taken from the Electoral Rolls for that year. (Those even numbered properties are no longer extant and are now part of Holyrood Park) 2 - Alfred E. O'Loughlin, Printer 4 - David J Simcock, Fruiterer 6 - William C.W. Jamieson, Railway Employee 8 - Samuel Jackson, Railway Employee 10 - Miss M. Jennings, not found in Electoral Rolls 3 - Collins Family, members of the family worked as Fruiterer, bootmaker, dressmaker 5 - George Debnam 'Linton', Painter 7 - Patrick McCormack, bootmaker 9 - William Tipping, Locomotive Driver 11 - William Lewis, Railway Employee 13 - Henry Turner, Civil Servant 15 - Thomas H Stephens, 'Inniskillen', Civil Servant 17 - George Fletcher, Engine Driver 21 - George W. Birch, Clerk 25 - James Henry Buzza, Wheelwright 27 - James W. Watson, Railway Employee 29 - Miss L. Hill, Music Teacher and Emily A Campbell, widow The above sample of occupants demonstrates a large proportion who worked for the Railways. The close proximity to the West Leederville station, or Leederville at the time made it an attractive place to settle for these workers. In the latter part of the twentieth century, the demographic composition of the area underwent considerable change, with the influx of European immigrants from the 1950s, many of whom took up residence in the North Perth, Subiaco, and Leederville areas which were close to transport services and to the city. Subsequently, from the 1970s, with the purchase and up grading of a number of the residences by white-collar workers and professionals, the suburb has undergone further change and a change in demographics. Throughout most of their histories, the majority of the residences have been owner occupied. The Town of Cambridge developed Design Guidelines for Holyrood Street in 2002 which have been valuable for development within the precinct.

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Henderson Memorial Presbyterian Church

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Aesthetic significance for it's unusual and attractive brick detailing around the entrance. Historic and social significance representing the presence of the Presbyterian Church in the West Leederville community from the 1930's. Of particular significance to members of the Presbyterian Church.

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A small red brick church with steeply pitched terracotta tiled roof. The church occupies a corner lot with its main entrance facing Kimberley Street. The entrance is in the centre of the east elevation consisting of traditional double timber doors with additional glazed doors inserted behind and herringbone brickwork to the arched panel above. The door is flanked by simple timber framed arched openings with obscured glazing. The north and south elevations are divided into a series of bays by brick pilasters creating a regular rhythm of brickwork and windows. Each of the four bays contains two timber framed windows, each window divided into three panes with yellow obscured glazing. A small rear porch follows similar design principles to the main body of the church. The Church Hall has been constructed to the rear of the church, facing Ruislip Street and whilst the Hall has been constructed with a timber frame and fibro cladding, the design princ

History

The Presbyterian Church had a presence in Western Australia from the earliest days of the Swan River Colony. The Presbyterian community of Leederville grew during the Inter War years as the area became more densely settled and were served by a church hall in Cambridge Street. Fund raising enabled the construction of the church in Kimberley Street. In 2 March 1935, a foundation stone was laid by Lady McNess for the church designed by architect K. Murray Foster and built be contractors T. Ogilvy for a cost of £700. K Murray Foster (1907-1967) was a Victorian architect who like many professionals struggling to find work during the Depression period relocated to Western Australia. He returned to Victoria in c1937 and continued to undertake many commissions for the Presbyterian Church. In January 1935, plans for the church were described in the press as follows . "The building, which will be 56ft by 26ft, will be constructed in colour-blend brickwork with red brick details and a blended tile roof. Internally there will be a varnished brick dado four feet high, which will be topped by acoustic ashlar stucco. The roof timbers will be of sawn dark stained oregon, ceiled above the rafters with an acoustic insulation. Adequate ridge and other ventilation will be provided. The floor will have a fall towards the choir; a vestry will be included; flush panel partitions will form the porch screen; and special attention will be given to the flood lighting of the church. The foundation stone is being carved by the architect." The church was opened and dedicated on 25th May 1935 by the Moderator of the Presbyterian Assembly of Western Australia, the Right Reverend A.E. Jones. It was noted in coverage of the event that the church was entirely free of debt which was an usual event in ecclesiastical history of WA. The place continues to function as a church for the Presbyterian Faith and now features an international focus with services in Japanese and Korean. Aerial photographs indicate the hall constructed perpendicular to the church was built sometime between 1953 and 1964. Since that time the form and extent of the original building have not changed although minor alterations to the adjoining structures have occurred to accommodate changing standards and expectations.

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House and Surgery (fmr)

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House and former surgery, 3 Kimberley Street, a two storey brick and tile building in the Federation Bungalow style, designed by architect George Herbert Parry, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: the place is of aesthetic significance as a fine and well resolved example of a building in the federation Bungalow style featuring a wide roofline and verandahs, fine brickwork, joinery detailing and leadlight doors and windows; the place is a prominent and well known landmark that contributes to the heritage character of West Leederville; the place is of historic significance as an example of a residential building with attached surgery built in the 1920s and representing a time when doctors practiced medicine from surgeries attached to their homes; and the place is a fine example of the work of architect George Herbert Parry.

Physical Description

Single storey Californian Bungalow constructed as house and attached doctor’s surgery. The place is of predominantly single storey construction with additional storey concealed within the roofline. The house is of brick and rendered brick construction with terracotta tiled hipped and gabled roofs. The house benefits from a dual aspect to both Kimberley Street, the principal façade, and Railway Parade. The place is of asymmetric planform with a pair of projecting wings to the Kimberley Street elevation, one of which was the former surgery. The place presents with many key features of the Californian Bungalow architectural design including low slung roofs, wide masonry piers to the verandah, masonry verandah balustrade and broad gables to the main elevations. The windows are mainly timber framed double hung sash frames, some with leaded glazing. There is a bank of six sashes to the bay window to Kimberley Street and a feature corner window facing the intersection of Kimberley Street and Railway Parade consisting of two abutting sash windows and a further feature circular window to the Railway Parade elevation. The upper storey accommodation is contained within the roof voids and has brick balustrades and arched openings to the balconies and recessed window/door openings to the accommodation. The construction is face brick to the lower section of the elevation with roughcast render above, this pattern is replicated in the upper storey accommodation. The verandah balustrade is rendered with brick capping.

History

This area of West Leederville was largely subdivided in the 1890s and settlement resulted from the proximity of the area to the railway. Early development was mainly small timber and iron cottages, with small businesses establishing in areas adjacent to the railway. The subdivision plan for this area of West Leederville was approved in 1904 however there is no indication that the site was developed until this combined residence and doctors surgery was constructed c1927. In 1925, Dr Frederick Carter (1883-1956) purchased two lots of land for houses at then 5 and 9 (now 3 and 5) Kimberley St. The lots were well suited for the location of a medical doctor’s home and consulting room as the site was close to the West Leederville Railway Station, and with bus and tram services only a block away on Cambridge Street. The site was also accessible to both St John of God hospital and Dr Carter's other consulting room at the western end of St George’s Terrace. Dr Carter was granted a building license in November 1926 and the main dwelling at then 5 Kimberley was completed in May 1927; later that year the garage and adjoining ’granny flat’ for Emily Jane Carter, Frederick Carter’s mother were also completed. The construction of the building at 3/5 Kimberley Street attracted considerable interest from nearby residents and passers by, and on completion a photograph of it appeared in the Sunday Times. Being a two-storey dwelling that contained a larger-than-typical family home plus a dispensary, consulting room, and waiting room, the house was large and the architectural style was distinctive, with a combination of influences from the British Arts and Crafts movement and the Californian style bungalow. The buildings were designed by the architect George Herbert Parry (1892-1951). George Herbert Parry was born in Perth and in 1904, having completed his secondary schooling, Parry went to England to undertake his architectural training. He was articled to Mervyn McCartney and also worked with Ernest Newton who, along with Norman Shaw, was regarded as a leader in British domestic architecture. In 1907, Herbert Parry returned to WA and joined the Public Works Department, but he soon moved into private practice. By 1911, Parry had established his own architectural business. Apart from a three-year partnership with Marshall Clifton, Parry practiced alone until partnered by his son, Mervyn, after the Second World War. Herbert Parry died in 1951. In addition to his domestic work, Parry was noted for his design of numerous churches including parts of St George's Cathedral; he was also in demand as a designer of public buildings and suburban and country hotels. The successful tenderer for the building of the Kimberley St dwellings was Charles Grayson of 307 Hay St Perth. Dr Frederick William Carter and his wife Mary Ann Giles Carter, nee Prowse (c1877-1962) married in 1910 and had one daughter. Frederick Carter was an energetic, friendly and compassionate medical doctor who engaged in general practice in the West Leederville area from 1919 until his retirement due to ill health in 1954; he was also a prominent member of the local community and of the medical profession. In 1955, the property was sold to the Western Australian Federation of Junior Farmers (later Rural Youth). Within a month of settlement, in February 1955, the building was being put to use as a training camp for Junior Farmer leaders from throughout the state. The leaders - both female and male - resided at 3 Kimberley St for the duration of the training, and the building was to serve as a short-stay hostel for rural members for the next 20 years. Its other main functions were as headquarters for the organisation, offices for administrators and field officers, and as a meeting place and training site for the Movement and its various committees and affiliated bodies. By the early 1980s the Rural Youth membership had declined dramatically and eventually the state government withdrew most of its financial support for the Movement. Thus in December 1984 3 Kimberley St was sold to the engineering firm of Pritchard-Francis and Associates. Pritchard-Francis were unable to purchase the whole of the property owned by the Rural Youth Movement, but they managed to persuade the vendors to sub-divide. Thus the smaller block to the north was sold separately; consequently, the house that had been occupied by Mrs Carter and later used as a residence for the caretakers and female members was demolished, making way for three units. Pritchard-Francis took possession of the larger property, 3 Kimberley Street, comprising the main house, the tennis court and the garage in early 1985. The new owners were keen to restore the original features of the building and undertook restoration works which were supported by information supplied in a series of photographs supplied by Betty Carter of the interior and exterior of the property in the 1920s. The former garage/shed was demolished during this period. In c2005, when the large addition was constructed adjoining the western elevation it required the removal of the tennis court and integration with the existing building.

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Kimberley Street Precinct

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This portion of Kimberley Street has aesthetic value as a tree lined, almost complete and reasonably intact example of an early twentieth century streetscape, notwithstanding the changes to fences, gardens and the modern finishes in the road reserve. Kimberley Street Precinct, between Cambridge and Woolwich Streets, has aesthetic and historic value as a predominantly early twentieth century, formerly working class streetscape which demonstrates the core period of development of the Municipality and suburbanisation of the area in the years 1901-1914. This portion of Kimberley Street has social value for the people of West Leederville as evidenced by its continuity of occupancy, and its continuing popularity as a residential street in its Federation scale and form.

Physical Description

Kimberley Street is a principally residential street that gently rises from Lake Monger Drive before dropping down to Cambridge Street. The changing topography of the road is an important aspect of the overall character of Kimberley Street. The portion between Cambridge Street and Woolwich Street is included in this assessment. The original housing stock dates from the early 1900s and inter-war periods. A number of original houses remain extant, exhibiting varying designs and are of brick and weatherboard construction with hipped and gabled roofs. Some of the original houses are small weatherboard cottages with little decoration or ornamentation whilst others were more substantial brick federation style bungalows with asymmetric facades and complex hipped roofs. All had verandahs across the façades. Although a large number of original houses remain extant others have been redeveloped with entirely modern two storey houses or have adapted an original house by adding a second storey. There is no standard setback with some houses being built much closer to the pavement boundary and others having more substantial gardens but the original subdivision pattern has been retained. Although there is variation in the width of the lots, the majority are with a range of 9-12m. There are a range of boundary treatments though many have continued with the traditional timber picket fence on top of a limestone or brick boundary wall. These are both original features and modern interpretations of the traditional fence. As the topography of the street changes, some houses are built in an elevated position to take account of the changing land levels resulting in steeper driveways and retaining walls along the pavement boundary. The changing levels of the houses, together with the varied architectural styles seen along the road, creates an interesting and diverse roof scape, enhanced by tall and decorative chimneys. The character of the road is further enhanced by the street trees which helps break up the built form and add an element of greenery to the streetscape. The single storey domestic scale character of the street is interrupted by the multi-storey mixed use building at the junction of Kimberley Street and Cambridge Street.

History

The gold discoveries in Western Australian in the 1890s led to an influx of people and investment into the colony. Localities close to the city of Perth were subdivided to accommodate the growing population and Leederville was a desirable location for working families as it was less expensive than the established suburbs but still had access to the railway line. In August, 1897 the residents north of the railway line at Subiaco (Leederville) formally petitioned the Inspector General of Education for a school and West Leederville Primary School opened in 1898. The population grew rapidly and by 1902 the Leederville School needed increased accommodation with 314 students on the roll. In 1897 the West Australian carried an advertisement for 21 lots in the Lakeside Estate which was located between Kimberley Street and Monger Street (now Northwood Street). These lots, 50ft x 190ft were valued at £30 each. This may not include the designated area of Kimberley Street but gives an indication of the price of the land. The portion of Kimberley Street between Cambridge Street and Woolwich was subdivided for residential development between 1897 and 1899. The lots were taken up by investors and home occupiers. The 1902 Post Office Directory records 7 residences were present in this section of Kimberley Street. An item in 'The West Australian' in 1902 notes that lot 62 in Kimberley Street, (which was presumably vacant sold for £85 which suggests the properties in the area had increased in value. Tracking the occupancy of this portion of Kimberley Street through the Post Office Directories shows that the street was most intensively developed in the mid-1900s, as by 1910 there were 22 residences. The street was largely developed by World War One. From the available information the street was occupied by skilled tradesmen and their families. Often there was quick turnover in the occupancy suggesting that the cottages were investment properties. Some indication of the occupations of the residents can be determined through the project recording the servicemen in the Town of Cambridge during World War One. A sample of occupations include a miner, blacksmith, engine fitter, farrier, sign writer and grocer’s assistant. Since the settlement of the street there have been changes to the properties, many have been extended to the rear and internal alterations undertaken. Carports have been added to the front of several properties.

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Leederville Fire Station No. 2 (fmr)

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The place has aesthetic value for the remaining form and building fabric of the 1903 fire station. The interior of the place has aesthetic value for the diversity of examples of pressed metal on the walls and ceilings following its conversion to a residence in 1940. The place has historic value for its association with the development of the West Leederville district in the early 20th century. The place has historic value for its demonstration of the scale of fire stations in small communities in the early 20th century. The place has social value as a demonstration of the adaption of a utilitarian building for a residence in the Inter War period.

Physical Description

Former fire station constructed in an elevated position along the western side of Kimberley Street, obscured from clear view from the road due to the boundary fence, wall and plantings. The former fire station has been converted to residential use which has had an impact on its original presentation and no longer reads as a former fire station. The place is of timber framed construction with weatherboard cladding to the main elevation and timber panelling with timbered detailing to the gable. The façade presents in an asymmetric manner which reads as a projecting wing to the main part of the elevation and a recessed northern section. A multi-paned bay window has been inserted into the façade. The entrance is recessed to the north of the projecting wing, with small timber framed and boarded verandah with skillion roof and simple timber post balustrade. The entrance door is set to the rear of the verandah with a traditional three section opening consisting of timber and glass panelled door and matching side lights. A timber framed and weatherboard addition has been constructed to the rear which does not impact on street views of the property. The roof to the main section of the former fire station is gabled with a mansarded gable to the façade. The side addition has a skillion roof, all clad with Colorbond. Internally, the place no longer resembles the fire station but some original features have been retained. Many of the rooms have pressed metal wall and ceiling linings. Floors are jarrah with matching timber panelling to mid-wall height in some rooms. The fireplace in kitchen remains extant. New features and finishes have been incorporated to facilitate the new use but the house still presents with a 1930s style aesthetic in keeping with the original construction of the building.

History

This building was constructed in 1903 to serve as the fire station for the Leederville district. It was formally opened by the Henry Daglish MLA on June 5th 1903. The timber building included a tower on the northern side of the building which was removed prior to 1911 when a new tower was apparent to the rear of the building. In 1909, the District Fire Brigades Act was passed which enforced the registration of all existing and future brigades. This act enforced greater contributions by the state government and enabled the Fire Brigades Board to buy and sell property for fire brigades purposes. In 1910, the Leederville Municipal; brigade was taken over by the Fire Brigades Board and in 1914 the Leederville Council combined with the Perth City Council. In 1923, the agreement that only permanent and professional fire fighters should be employed in the Fire Brigade was enforced. The volunteer Brigade at Leederville Fire Station, disbanded leaving only the professional staff. During that year, fittings in fire stations were standardised to ensure that all stations were of a universal standard. In the same year, a decision was made by the Fire Brigade Board to amalgamate the Leederville and Subiaco Fire Brigades, and to construct a new Fire Station in McCourt Street Leederville, now known as Leederville Fire Station (fmr no 3). This decision to close the Leederville Fire Station No.2 was not welcomed by all members of the community. The imminent closure of Leederville Fire Station (fmr no 2) saw a number of local community groups petitioning the council for use of the building. These associations included the Boy Scouts, the Women’s RSL Auxiliary Ladies War Memorial Committee, the West Leederville Charity Bridge Club and the Leederville Presbyterian Boys Club. On 12 December 1927, the City of Perth Building Surveyor reported that Leederville Fire Station (fmr no 2) was in “a well preserved state and could be used as a lodge or meeting room, or the whole building could be converted into a residence”. On 15 of December 1927, the WA Fire Brigade vacated the Leederville Fire Station. Ownership of Leederville Fire Station (fmr no 2) was transferred to the Perth City Council. At the beginning of 1928, it was resolved that Leederville Fire Station (fmr no 2) be placed on sale by public auction, as the Management Committee were of the opinion that a charitable organisation would not be able to maintain the premises. The City Building Surveyor requested 100 pounds to convert Leederville Fire Station (fmr no 2) into a residence, and the property appeared in an advertisement in the Government Gazette, which stated that “the whole of Lot 8 of Perthshire Location AE, shown in deposited Diagram 1468, Certificate of Title Volume 252/175 comprising of 16 perches and fronting on Kimberley St West Leederville” was to be put up for public auction. On 26 April 1928, Leederville Fire Station (fmr no 2) was sold to a Mr John H. McKay, a foreman of a tin mine in Greenbushes Western Australia, for £518. £150 was paid as a cash deposit, with the terms of payment for the balance to be paid in equal consecutive quarterly payments over 3 years. In May 1930, John McKay wrote to Perth City Council requesting easier terms on account of the abnormal drop in the price of tin. Easier terms were granted. It would appear that John McKay remained in Greenbushes, renting out Leederville Fire Station (fmr no 2) to a tenant Maude Regina Schultz. On 29th April 1937, Leederville Fire Station (fmr no 2) was purchased by Mrs Schultz. In 1940, Maude Schultz submitted plans to the City of Perth for alterations to the place. These included altering the former double door entrance at the front of the place to a bay window and creating a front porch. A new bathroom was added to the rear of the premises. The building was used as a residence for the Schultz family until the early 1960s. The place was transferred to other owners before being purchased by the current owner in March 1997 Leederville Fire Station (fmr no 2) who renovated and extended the rear of the property. The former bathroom was demolished to make way for an extended kitchen and a new modern family room, dining room and decking area. Further alterations were made in 2014 to the rear of the property creating a new carport and gardens. Aerial photographs indicate the form of the original fire station is still evident in the structure. There have been minimal changes to the original building envelope although internal modifications are likely to have been made. Some additions to the rear of building present c1964 have been removed and the rear of the building extended.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Low Authenticity: Moderate

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