Local Government
Plantagenet
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Albany Hwy Mount Barker
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1886
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Mar 1998 |
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History
The Rookery is built on the first 40 acre block granted in the area. The cost was £20 and was granted on 20 August 1886. Later (1896) a further 100 acres was allocated to J C Hicks, a blacksmith. The property had on it a blacksmith shop, a well (Hick's Well), the first golf club (1925) and the baker's ovens from which Mrs Hicks produced bread for sale. Mrs Hicks was known as a tireless worker. She had much community spirit and helped many people.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Other Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Wall | EARTH | Adobe {Mud Brick} |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
12 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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