Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
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Location
152 Old Bunbury Rd Blythewood
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Black Gin Cottage
Gin Blackboy House
Grass Tree Cottage
Construction Date
Constructed from 1896
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted |
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 02 Oct 1990 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Aug 2011 | Category B |
Category B |
|
Statement of Significance
The site is identified by the local authority as being of historical significance and cultural significance. It is the only known surviving residence constructed using grass tree as a material.
Physical Description
Grass Tree cottage was constructed from 1848-90 and housed early settlers. The building is the only known example of a residence constructed from mortar and blackgin, thus its name. Exterior walls comprise of grass tree bush stems set into lime mortar, with a weatherboard addition. Interior exhibits plastered walls, picture rails and pressed tin ceilings.
History
The first 183 blocks of the Coolup Agricultural Area were offered for selection in august 1893, but there was no great rush to take them up. However. by 1900, some 30 settlers were located in West Coolup. Grass Tree Cottage was constructed as a two roomed cottage circa 1896 by Axel Anderson on his West Coolup Agricultural block. When the place was offered for sale in 1912, it was described as being 161 acres fo freehold farm, subdivided into five paddocks, with 80 acres of land cleared and ploughed. In addition to the two-room cottage, there was also stabling, permanent well water, new galvanised troughs, and a new pump. The land was noted as being suitable for fruit trees and gooseberry growing. The placce underwent significant restoration in the 1990's.
Integrity/Authenticity
Fair
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard, R. "Murray and Mandurah" | Shire of Murray and City of Mandurah | 1993 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Cottage |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 May 2021Disclaimer
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