Mitchell brothers homestead

Author

Shire of Moora

Place Number

11059

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Location

Miling

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Dookaling
Duckling Mining Spring

Local Government

Moora

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1912

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	19 Nov 1997	Category 3	Category 3 Inclusion in the Shire's Town Planning Scheme No. 4 means a local recognition and measure of protection of the heritage value of a place. Full implications of inclusion into the Town Planning Scheme No. 4 are outlined in appendix 1. Should a development application be received for a place, an assessment of the appropriateness of development would be made. Professional advice and consultation would be available, from the Heritage Council of WA, through the Wheatbelt Heritage Adviser, the Shire or specialised consultants, to inform property owners of development options should it be appropriate.

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates significant associations with early settlers and identities in Miling. It is the first substantial home in the district and the centre of social, religious and othr gathering in the community in the early days.

Physical Description

Freestone construction with an iron roof. Some later extensions.

History

The area which now comprises Miling was originally part of a pstoral leasehold by Jmaes Clinch of Berkshire Valley 1888. after the Midalnd railway Company selected it's grant, the area around Duckling Minig spring was not claimed. Among the first settlers to that area, in 1907 were the Mitchell Brothers, Henry Seymour and Mason and Betts.
The Mitchell Brothers were bachelors from Victoria, but with both considering marriage, they built the existing house intending it to be large enough for two couples. It was the first substantial house in the district and generally meetings, socaial gatherings and church services were held there. Fred Mitchell marrried first and his wife became the third white woman in the district. Arthur Mitchell was the first Duckling Mining representative on the Moora Roads Board, but after he married in 1914, he returned to Melbourne with his wife.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: High Degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Al Seymour;"The development of Miling"		1979
	M Laurie;"Tracks Through the Midlands, A History of the Moora District."	Shire of Moora	1995

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence
Original Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron
Wall	STONE	Other Stone

Historic Themes

General	Specific
PEOPLE	Early settlers

Creation Date

16 Mar 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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