Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
20 Orange Valley Rd Kalamunda
Kalamunda
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1934
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 3 | |
The place has historic value as a demonstration of the depression period and the simple housing constructed through the government program and supported by the donations of Sir Charles McNess
Small timber framed cottage with weatherboard cladding and pitched gabled corrugated iron roof. Small timber verandah to the front elevation under the main roof with timber rail balustrade and timber decking.
Technology, depression and boom, famous people
Level of Integrity - Moderate; Level of Authenticity - High
Poor This cottage is representative of the scheme established by the state government and funded by donation from Sir Charles McNess (1852-1938). McNess had made a considerable fortune as an ironmonger, real estate investor and mortgage broker. He retired in 1915 and he and his wife lived a simple life of travel and philanthropy. He was a generous benefactor during World War I and the Depression elicited further benefactions. In June 1930 he gave £6200 to the State government:£1200 was for the upkeep of the State War Memorial while the remaining £5000 formed the basis of the McNess Housing Trust. This provided low-cost housing—four-roomed wood and iron cottages costing about £250—for impoverished families. Later gifts to this trust amounted to £90,000. He also gave £1365 to the mayor for an emergency clothing fund, £4000 to the State Gardens Board to provide work for the unemployed, and £3000 to the Perth Public Hospital.
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| PR 13002 | Printed information | Battye Library | |
| Bolton GC; "A Fine Country to Starve In". pp. 102-106 | Perth | 1972 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Style |
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| Inter-War California Bungalow |
| Type | General | Specific |
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| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
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| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Depression & boom |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Depression & boom |
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