Local Government
Katanning
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Kojonup Rd Katanning
Location Details
The original Springfield Estate (which was renamed Indinup) was split into three to create the properties of Indinup, Wilgermar and Perleninup.
Other Name(s)
Indinup
Springfield site (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1910, Constructed from 1870
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 | 25 Jan 1996 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
Wilgermar has high social significance in that it was the residence of an important family in Katanning, the Grovers, and illustrates the growth of the family and changing demands on the residence. William Grover was the second policeman to be stationed at Police Pools.
Physical Description
Originally a wattle and daub building with a wooden floor and thatched roof, this was replaced by a brick dwelling.
Wilgermar has natural soaks which still supply the families water today.
History
Springfield as it was originally known, was settled in 1865/66 by the Grover family. The name of the property was soon changed to 'Indinup'. The original home was burnt down and a second home 'Indinup' was built catering for the growing Grover family.
In the late 1940's, the property was sold to the Soldier Land Settlement and leased back, thus keeping it in the family name. In 1948 the property was split into three separate properties, "Indinup", retained by Alan, eldest son of Marian Grover and Tom Wilson. "Perleninup" was taken up by Archibald Wilson, the youngest son. "Wilgermar" was granted to Earnest O'Donnell Grover.
The property has since been passed on to Lynne and Bill Coleman (Lynne being the great granddaughter of William and Bridget Grover.
The name "Wilgermar" is derived from the names of William Grover's three children -William, Gertrude and Martin.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". pp.41-51 | UWA Press | 1981 | |
| Mrs Wilson, Katanning, | 16/10/92 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
27 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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