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Partridge Road (Historic Site)

Author

Shire of Harvey

Place Number

26393
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Location

3-320 Partridge Road Benger

Location Details

Road Reserve

Other Name(s)

Ding Alley
Dingo Road
Little Italy

Local Government

Harvey

Region

South West

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 04 Jan 2013 Category 4

Category 4

Little significance DESCRIPTION • Does not fulfil the criteria for entry in the TPS Heritage list. DESIRED OUTCOME • Photographically record prior to major development or demolition. Recognise and interpret the site if possible.

Statement of Significance

• The place has historic value as it is associated with settlement in the area by Italian migrants in the 1930s.

History

This road was the location of many small farms established by Italian migrants who settled in the area in the 1930s. The name Partridge Road originates with the Partridge family who owned the nearby farm 'White Rocks'. The road was colloquially known as 'Little Italy' or 'Ding Alley' because of the number of Italians in the road.

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use FARMING\PASTORAL Other
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict}

Creation Date

06 May 2020

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Approved

Last Update

06 May 2020

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