Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
Stirling St between Blair St & Albert Rd Bunbury
also includes house at 38 Charles St Includes Park, Morre, Ednie, Thomas, Braund & Hayes Sts
East Bunbury Heritage Area
Bunbury
South West
Constructed from 1875 to 1925
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 14 Nov 2003 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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STATE (a). Precinct which contains areas of high cultural significance illustrating the evolution of settlement with the period 1875 to 1925 particularly well represented. The precinct contains areas of aesthetic characteristics highly valued by the community; cultural landscapes and notable streetscapes, all ensconced in a collection of harmoniously related buildings. Illustrations of several major historic themes of human settlement are evident. The precinct is also important for a range of social, cultural, education and spiritual associations.
Stirling Street precinct contains a broad cross-section of dwellings and other buildings from early in the history of settlement, which has the potential to yield information that will contribute to a better understanding of the natural and cultural history of Western Australia. The study also identifies that currently the place contains several vacant sites, other sites of non-conforming use and multiple-dwelling developments which may erode the intention of preserving the heritage character of the area.
The precinct dates from the earliest land grants to Governor Sir James Stirling in 1830 to the later Pensioner Lots of 1 acre which were allocated by Captain Bruce to those Pensioner Guards who volunteered to relieve the post garrisoned by the Bunbury detachment of the 99th Regiment at Australind in 1851. He first housed them in the Barracks until they had built cottages on their own White Rd [now Stirling Street] allotments. The scheme proved sound judgement on the part of Cptn Bruce as, in the middle of 1852 , he could report to the Governor that with a cottage and an acre of land each, the eight Pensioners comprising the outpost were well satisfied thus the scheme was an unqualified success. The Government approved an amount of £15 towards the cost of erecting each Pensioner house. Over time, some land was reclaimed and some became subdivided into more and more housing blocks. Today, the built heritage between the years 1875 to pre WWII is well represented. Many residences are vernacular forms built for families whose main occupation was associated with maritime, lumper or railway activities. Also a number of successful businessmen established their homes in the Stirling Street precinct because of its close proximity to the town and the harbour area.
The fabric which remains from the days of early settlement to pre WWII is of particular note.
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| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Molyneux, Ian | Architect | - | - |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7473 | Stirling Street heritage precinct : draft conservation policy and design guidelines. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1999 |
Precinct or Streetscape
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Conjoined residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Terrace housing |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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