Local Government
Williams
Region
Wheatbelt
Culbin to Booraning Rd Culbin
Baroonga
Williams
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1923, Constructed from 1908
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Jun 2000 | Category 2 | |
The building provides an excellent example of a building style and technique from early this century. The English bond pattern of brick work is of particular interest.
Built in 1908 from bricks made on the property, Brickwork is the English Bond pattern. Each of the original rooms had a fireplace (some later converted to bookcases), hence the large number of chimneys. Ceilings were 12 feet in height (with vents) with a high pitched roof. Windows (wood) were 8 feet in height. Internally, a long hallway connected each room. The original timber ceilings and beams were Oregon pine. Large skirting boards (Canadian red cedar) and picture rails were present throughout. (1) In 1923 two rooms were added including the shearer's kitchen.
Barooga is part of "Barraminning" farm and is a very early selection (Location F). In 1881, John Taylor of Yangedine' York and 'Mount Pleasant', Arthur River purchased this block. (2) During 1907 Henry James William Higham who held vast pastoral leases in the Ashburton region, purchased Williams crown grant "F' (Barraminning) with an acreage of 10,000. Probably his chief reason for buying this property was for the rearing of stud merino rams for his North-West stations. In January 1908, his son, Norman, arrived to assume management of this newly acquired property. The only improvements then on the place were just a few acres of clearing plus an old derelict building. For the next 25 years improvements were progressively made bringing the property to a highly productive capacity. During the mid-1930's the property was sub-divided with the brothers Norman and William each taking a portion. In later years William Higham disposed of his share while Norman Higham's sons, Harry and Murray, individually farmed the remaining portion of the old grant. (3) Murray's son, Andrew, and his wife Suzanne, currently run this property.
Modifications: Extended 1923 Extent of Original Fabric: All
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| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alfred E Cox) | Architect | 1908 | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| HG Cowin; "The Williams". pp.48, 79 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Type | General | Specific |
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| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
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| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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