Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
16 Johnsonn St Bruce Rock
Location Details
Cnr Parry St
Other Name(s)
Mrs Stewarts boarding House 'Better Ole'
Redfern's Saddlery site, AH Mettham's Garage
Construction Date
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 | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The site represents early associations with commerce, hospitality and identities in Bruce Rock. Theplace represents a continuation of the hospitality tradition on this site.
Physical Description
Built in the 1970's.
Four separate rooms with bathroom facilities, constructed of cream brick. The tile roof is gabled. Fuel bowsers are on this site.
History
The original building oin this site was a weatherboard and iron structure. Later a brick boarding house was constructed to provide accommodation for young bachelors, primarily the bank clerks. Later it was a private residence known as "The Better Ole" (postcard 1926). The southern part of the site was first occupied by Redfern's Saddlery, which was where the devastating fire of 1937 started. Mettam's Garage also occupied the site at a later date. The pictures at Durham Hall were often shown in the gardens which is this site. The existing motel was constructed for a consortium of local people, it was later sold to Robinsons. It carries on the hospitality tradition of this site.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jk Ewers;"Bruce Rock, the story of a District". | Bruce Rock Roads Board | 1959 | |
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock, A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
25 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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