Local Government
Gnowangerup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Sandalwood Rd Amelup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Glenvale
Pullingup Spring
Construction Date
Constructed from 1850
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
Historic - one of the oldest farms in the Borden area. George Cheyne set up a private port at Cape
Riche before employing shepherds to herd his sheep further along the Pallinup River, this was when the
Pullingup Spring was discovered and Sandalwood was established.
Social - Sandalwood was a meeting place for those who settled in this area.
Aesthetic - A fine example of early settler buildings, in the style that the Cheyne Moir family chose for
many of their establishments.
Physical Description
Only
remaining buildings are the homestead, shearing shed and blacksmith shop, all in Old English Bond
style brickwork.
History
Sandalwood is possibly one of our oldest settled farms. Built for George Cheyne. with convict labour,
and lived in by his nephew Andrew. Situated on the Pallinup River, near the Pullingup Spring.
Integrity/Authenticity
MODIFICATIONS Kitchen, bathroom and other rooms built on each side of the house.
EXTENT OF ORIGINAL FABRIC remaining 90%
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5921 | Off-shears : the story of shearing sheds in Western Australia. | Book | 2002 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Shed or Barn |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Shed or Barn |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Tin |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
25 Nov 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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