Grass Patch Homestead

Author

Shire of Esperance

Place Number

05043

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Location

Tom Starcevich VC Rd Grass Patch

Location Details

Local Government

Esperance

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1904

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	23 Jul 1996
Local Heritage Survey	Adopted	27 Apr 2021	Some/Moderate significance	Some/Moderate significance Contributes to the heritage of the locality. Has some altered or modified elements, not necessarily detracting from the overall significance of the item. Desired Management Outcome: Include in Heritage List. Conservation of the place is desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place, and original fabric should be retained wherever feasible.

Physical Description

The original building was constructed of granite. It was renovated in 1982, but the character and essence were retained. The building consists of nine rooms around a central court yard (originally unroofed, now roofed in a manner which allows light into the centre). Some original furniture and one original fire surround has been retained.

History

This is the only remaining dwelling from c.1904 in the Western Australia mallee region. It is the location of a condenser site and of a Cobb & Co horse changing station. It is a good example of Alf Hamdorfs workmanship, demonstrating the use of locally available building materials. The farm itself was mentioned many times in the government enquiry into mallee lands 1915. Travelling dignatories were always accommodated here.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Wall and one window, some doors.
Modifications: New roof and plumbing

Condition

Very Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Photo; JJ Dwyer		1930

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	FARMING\PASTORAL	Homestead
Original Use	FARMING\PASTORAL	Homestead

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron
Wall	STONE	Local Stone

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OCCUPATIONS	Grazing, pastoralism & dairying
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Settlements

Creation Date

15 Nov 1996

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

14 Jun 2021

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