Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
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Location
Lot 80 South Western Hwy Coolup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Athgarvan
Construction Date
Constructed from 1898
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 26 Mar 2020 | Category D |
Category D |
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Statement of Significance
Cox House is a representative late-19th century property in the area.
Cox House is associated with the development of the vine industry between 1900 and 1939.
Physical Description
Located on banks of Murray River, Cox House is a weatherboard and iron residence.
History
In 1895 J. N. Cox, who arrived from the Northwest of the State, took up land previously held under a grazing lease by the Herron family. He was appointed Forest Ranger and became a foundation member of the Coolup Farmers Association. In 1898 he married M. A. Fawcett, at which time Cox House was constructed. Cox became interested in vine growing, and between 1900 and 1907, 8 acres of grapes were planted, and these were taken to Pinjarra Park and Burnside to be made into wine. Between 1912 and 1922, 22 acres of sultanas were planted, and a further 6 acres of muscatels and 4 acres of currants. At the peak of production, some fourteen men and five girls were employed, with the record crop being 50 tonnes. From 1939 onwards, there was a sharp fall in prices for dried fruits and coupled with a shortage of labour caused the industry to cease at Cox House. It was subsequently run as a dairying and grazing concern by Cox’s sons. In 2019 Cox House is used as a private residence.
Integrity/Authenticity
Good
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbings, B.M. & Madin, H. 'Early Settlement in the Coolup District' | Coolup Progress Association | 2001 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 010 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Other Metal |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
24 Nov 2011Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
12 Jun 2020Disclaimer
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