Local Government
Victoria Park
Region
Metropolitan
1930 Hillview Tce St James
Hillview Tce, Mayfield & Creaton Sts
Victoria Park
Metropolitan
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 15 Jun 2021 | Management Category 3 | |
Higgins Park has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: • The place has historic and social value serving as home of the Higgins Park Tennis Club, which has a number of tennis courts and facilities. The adjacent oval is the venue for various sporting activities. The Park is associated with Mr Joseph Higgins, a well known figure who represented the Victoria Park District on the Perth City Council for over 30 years between 1955-1987. Over the years he made a considerable contribution to many Victoria Park organisations and activities.
Higgins Park is a large recreation reserve bounded by Devenish Street to the north, Hillview Terrace to the east, Playfield Street to the west and Creaton Street to the south. The park includes a large oval surrounded by mature tree plantings of eucalypt, a rendered brick and corrugated steel roof clubhouse building, children's play equipment and a gazebo. Higgins Park Tennis Club is located to the north of the site. Some of the built structures include a number of tennis courts, a brick clubhouse, and an outdoor area covered by a timber pergola. The parkland is elevated above Hillview Terrace and the east side of Creaton Street.
Higgins Park was named in honour of Mr Joseph Higgins. J. Higgins was a long serving member of the Perth City Council representing the Victoria Park district. He served on the Perth City Council from 1955 to 1987 and became a Freeman of the City. Well known throughout the district, Joseph Higgins was also a founding member of the Victoria Park Senior Citizens Welfare Association which began in 1956. He served as President of the Association for 30 years. Driven by his energy the Association built 70 units for aged people. In his honour one of the blocks of units built for the Aged has been named the Joseph J Higgins complex. Higgins' involvement in community affairs included presidency of the Victoria Park Primary School P & C Association and an enthusiastic stint as Chairman of the Victoria Park Primary School 75th Anniversary Celebration Committee. Mr Higgins was a popular figure at the Higgins Park Tennis Club attached to Higgins Park. Mr Higgins died at the age of 82 in 1990. In his obituary in the Southern Gazette newspaper May 8 1990 Dr Geoff Gallop (Victoria Park MLA) said: Mr Higgins was a tireless and uncomplaining worker for the community, be it as City Councillor, Justice of the Peace or Welfare Worker. His role in the creation and development of the Victoria Park Senior Citizens Association was central. He had the vision to see that quality accommodation close to good facilities and an active social club were the key for senior citizens. Most of all though, Joe Higgins will be remembered for his kindness, generosity and dedication.
INTEGRITY: Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| Southern Gazette. 1990. Newspaper Article/Obituary. P.20 | Newspaper Article | 1990 |
Individual Building or Group
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| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
| Type | General | Specific |
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| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
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