Local Government
Corrigin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
19 Kirkwood St Corrigin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1912
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 Mar 1997 | Category C |
Category C |
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Statement of Significance
The place is a fine example of early town settlement in Corrigin, and represents associations with the agricultural, social and commercial aspects of the early settlers lives.
Physical Description
The place is a timber framed and weatherboard clad construction with a relatively high pitched corrugated iron roof. Verandahs surround the house and the main roof breaks pitch to cover them. Various degrees of enclosure exist on the verandahs.
History
The house was originally built for the Agricultural Bank inspector, Eric Hitchings. The large grounds have been the venue of many weddings in Corrigin. Mrs Freda Milburne's father (Fred Caley) used to keep a horse in the back yard for his night-cart toilet run
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haig R; "Corrigin Pioneering Days and Beyond". | Shire of Corrigin | 1982 |
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 | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
12 Jun 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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