Pelham Reserve

Author

Shire of Toodyay

Place Number

12223

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Location

Pelham St Toodyay

Location Details

GPS: Spill Weir 0449355 6508704 Main reserve 0449448 6508370

Local Government

Toodyay

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900 to 1940

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Adopted	01 Dec 2012

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	27 Aug 1998	Category 2	Category 2 A place of considerable cultural heritage significance; provide an appropriate level of recognition and protection. Recommend that maximum encouragement is provided to the owner to conserve the significance of the place. Nomination to the National Trust Classified List is recommended, to afford protection by means of moral persuasion. (TPS also relevant).

Statement of Significance

The site has historical value due to its association with World War II training and defences. The site has aesthetic value for its contribution to the Toodyay townsite.

Physical Description

A York Gum and Jam Tree woodland and remnants of former military occupation, including army tunnels, concrete spill weir, rifle range, the James Drummond Memorial Nature Garden with lookout, picnic area and the water reservoir/water tanks.

History

This site was associated with General MacArthur's headquarters during World War II, under the command of Lieutenant General Gordon-Bennett. It was used, in part, as a communication post for the Signal Corps.

Integrity/Authenticity

None

Place Type

Urban Park

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	PARK\RESERVE	Park\Reserve
Original Use	MILITARY	Other

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES	World Wars & other wars

Creation Date

21 Sep 1998

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Approved

Last Update

19 Apr 2021

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