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Doongin Peak Farm Homestead

Author

Shire of Tammin

Place Number

25242
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Location

Packham rd Tammin

Location Details

Local Government

Tammin

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1892 to 1952

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
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Completed\Draft 01 Jul 2014 Category 4

Category 4

Not constrained by Town Planning Scheme

Statement of Significance

The place represents the history of agricultural homesteads in the district. The homestead design is a fine representative example of late 19th century architecture.

Physical Description

This historic homestead was the first built in the Tammin district. The original part of the homestead is built of mud bricks, the additions are of cement brick. At the time of the additions the original corrugated iron roof was removed and replaced with a red cement tile.

History

Residential – the homestead was first built in the late 19th century and was the first homestead in the district of Tammin to be built. Fourth generation descendants of the original owner and builder (Packham family) occupy the dwelling.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact or redeemable
Authenticity: High degree

Condition

Badly in need of major maintenance and restoration

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Not known Architect - -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Packham Family book 100 years at Doongin
Laura Gray Tammin Town Hall Conservation Plan June 1999

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
Reference No. 3 Municipal Inventory

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Creation Date

06 Aug 2002

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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