Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
Gillett Rd Northam
Location Details
Cnr Gillett Rd & Buckland St
Construction Date
Constructed from 1929
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 May 1980 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 2. Considerable significance |
2. Considerable significance |
|
Statement of Significance
The memorial has historical significance, commemorating Peter Chidlow and Edward Jones who contributed to the development of Morby Farm and Katrine farm in the 1830s.
Physical Description
The memorial is a rectangular structure, with capped pillars on the four corners. It is built of brick which has been rendered and painted white. It is a square structure approx 3m x 3m x 1.5m
History
When John Morrell set about developing Morby Farm in 1836, he was assisted by brothers Peter and William Chidlow. At that time relations between the settlers and local Aboriginal people were unsettled, with sporadic bouts of conflict and violence. In July 1837 Peter Chidlow and Edward Jones were working on a property, later called Katrine, when a group of Aborigines, angered by the arrest of some of their group, approached them, demanding flour and bread. A skirmish broke out and both Chidlow and Jones were speared to death. They were buried close to town, and in 1929 the present memorial was built. It is a reminder of the difficult conditions faced by the early settlers. Their death caused a period of fear and tension between the settlers and the Aboriginal people in the district.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High degree
Authenticity: High degree
Condition
Fair - Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Municipal Inventory | Shire of Northam | 1998 |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Aboriginal people |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.