Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
19 Gooseberry Hill Rd Gooseberry Hill
Kalamunda
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1913
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 3 | |
Evidence of artists' fraternity who spent time painting in hills and type of cottage they built for the purpose. First purchased in 1913 as weekend retreat by artist Fred Williams. Sold Dec. 1913, used as holiday cottage until 1927 (new dwelling built).
Weatherboard & iron cottage, originally 2 or 3 rooms with lean-to kitchen, fibro. walls & ceilings with small but ornate metal ceiling roses in 2 rooms. Internal door of hand-crafted jarrah slats set diagonally. Set on hillside in bush setting.
Cultural activities, famous people
Integrity: Poor
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellt E; "Williams Rd Kalamunda" | Bill Shaw Award entry, | 1987 | |
| Photograph of orig. cottage in possession of Max Bartlett. | |||
| Also various paintings by Williams and colleagues | |||
| Rate books | Darling Range Roads Board | 1905-06 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Type | General | Specific |
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| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| General | Specific |
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| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
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