Local Government
Chittering
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Bindoon Gingin Rd Mooliabeenie
Location Details
Other Name(s)
J Kay's house
Construction Date
Constructed from 1900
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Aug 1999 | category 5 |
category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The site is associated with the beginnings of the civic administration in what is now the Chittering Shire.
Physical Description
Site marked by red gums.
History
On 21 March 1893, the original Gingin Road Board was formed. It incorporated the areas of Chittering, Bindoon and Muchea which are now in the Chittering Shire. In November 1895, Bindoon and Chittering moved to form a separate road board. Before a purpose built road board was constructed, council meetings took place in the homes of the various road board members, and at the Secretary's house. The inaugural meeting took place at Henry Morley's Enderslea Homestead, 3 days after the election. (Boyd Martin) This is the site of J Kay's house. He was an inaugural Councillor of the Chittering Road Board in 1896, at which time William. C. Martin was Secretary. In 1908, Alex Morley took over as the Road Board Secretary, and E. H. Morley took over the position from 1918 to 1926. In 1920, friction developed between the Gingin and Chittering Road Boards, after the Muchea residents requested that the Chittering Road Board administer their area. Consequently the Chittering Road Board forfeited the area along the Mooliabeenie Gingin Rd in exchange for the town of Muchea. In 1923, Muchea was removed from the Gingin Road Board. In 1926, the Chittering Road Board built the Chittering Road Board Office in front of the Chittering Hall. This site is
Condition
Site
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udell H; "A History of Gingin 1830 to 1960". p.171 | Gingin Shire Counci | 1979 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
01 Oct 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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