Local Government
Chittering
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
23 Great Northern Hwy Muchea
Location Details
Cnr Brand Hwy
Other Name(s)
Heather Dean Tearooms
McGlew's Roadhouse
Construction Date
Constructed from 1926
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 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The place is significant for the continuous use and development as a hospitality and transport stop for travellers, and associations with the McGlews.
Physical Description
Timber framed, asbestos clad with a hipped tile roof.
History
McGlews first came to Muchea in 1924 and established a poultry farm ('Prospect Farm' in west Muchea), after previously settling in Lower Chittering in 1897. In 1930, the McGlews moved into the tearooms which had been running about 3-4 years. The tearooms had a Mobile petrol pump, sold melons, and ran a carrying business, to cart farm supplies and backload. No passengers were allowed. McGlew carried chooks and eggs for the Egg Board, and during the war, he cut and sold firewood. During the war when McGlew was sick, his wife Phyllis drove the truck. She was the first woman in Western Australia to have a truck licence. Ray McGlew took over the carrying business, followed by Vic Harding and Ian Fewster. In 1978, McGlew sold the former tearooms (roadhouse) to Bertoli, who owned the house next door.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: Medium Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udell H; "A History of Gingin 1830 to 1960". | Gingin Shire Counci | 1979 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
24 Sep 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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