Local Government
Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Region
Peel
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Location
Cnr South Western Hwy & Kiernan St Mundijong
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Whitby Falls Coach House
Construction Date
Constructed from 1873
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 18 Feb 2018 | Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 26 Sep 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 10 Jun 1996 |
|
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 2000 | Category 1A |
Category 1A |
Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 18 Sep 2020 | Category 1A |
Category 1A |
Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale |
Values
· The place has aesthetic value as a Victorian Georgian building located in a landscaped setting.
· The place has landmark value for its location on the corner of Kieran Road and South West Highway.
· The place has associations with the Whitby settlement dating from the 1870s.
· Further investigation may reveal if the place is the oldest remaining building in what was the Whitby centre.
· The place is representative of a wayside inn.
Physical Description
The place is a single storey and partly double storey building located in landscaped garden. Former rolling stock is located on the site and used for accommodation uses. The building has been rendered and painted, and is a mixture of brick, stone and corrugated iron materials. The buildings have hipped roofs at two storey level and hipped with broken-back roofs over the verandahs at single storey level.
History
Originally built as the Jarrahdale Inn in 1873 by Edward Cockram, which combined with the prominent Whitby Estate across the road, made Whitby the social centre of the district. The Inn catered primarily for the Jarrahdale timber workers (hence the name) as well as those passing through on their way to Pinjarra. With the opening of the Perth-Bunbury railway in 1893, and the selling of the Whitby estate to the government in 1897, trade at the inn began to diminish, and virtually came to a stand still during the 1930s Depression. It was not until 1980 that new life was breathed into the establishment, when it was restored and extended by the new owner Geoff Edwards of Mundijong. In December 1980, the Whitby Falls Coach House was officially opened by Mr Cyril Rushton, the then Member for Dale and Minister for Transport.’
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity- Moderate
Authenticity- High
Condition
Good.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Regency |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | STONE | Other Stone |
| Other | BRICK | Other Brick |
| Other | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | RENDER | Other Render |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
16 Jun 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
07 Jul 2022Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.