Knocknagow

Author

National Trust of Western Australia

Place Number

00803

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Location

24 Preston Point Rd East Fremantle

Location Details

Local Government

East Fremantle

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Adopted	17 Nov 2015		Town of East Fremantle
State Register	Registered	24 Jul 2001	Register Entry Assessment Documentation	Heritage Council

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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	18 Nov 1997	Category A	Category A High heritage significance at a local level, and having potential State Heritage significance; informed consideration should be given to nomination for State Register listing prior to or at the time of consideration for further development, and prior determination of any significant development application for the place. Places to be generally retained and conserved, and worthy of a high level of protection. Conservation Plans may be required depending on relative significance and apparent impact of development on the place; detailed Heritage Assessments otherwise required as corollary to any development application. Strong encouragement to the owner under the Town of East Fremantle Planning Scheme to conserve the significance of the place. Incentives to promote heritage conservation should be considered where necessary to achieve desirable conservation outcomes in context of permissible development.	Town of East Fremantle
Register of the National Estate	Permanent	28 Sep 1982			Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust	Classified	07 May 1979			Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

A large 1890 ' s house significant for its now unique architectural character of wide surrounding verandahs in the bungalow style with lookout tower overlooking the harbour. Significant as well for its association with gold-rush hoteliers in Fremantle and the goldfields. .

Physical Description

A large resid ence set on high ground overlooking the harbour.
The building is constructed of rendered masonry. The original CGI roof has now been replaced with mod ern profile aluminium tiling. The house has prominent chimneys and lookout tower surrounding timber verandahs with projecting portico over the
formal front steps. The original high, stone street wall surmounted with wrought iron railings, wrought iron gates are still in sound condition. The roof recovering with modern aluminium sheeting affecting its original integrity.

History

The house was bought by Mr Daniel Mulcahy for his bride in 1895, and has remained in the family up to this day. Daniel and his brother Michael came to Australia from Tipperary Ireland sometime in the 1870's - 18801 s and founded the firm of' Mulcahy Bros , however, they soon involved themselves with gold mining and journeyed to the "Nannine" in the Murchison and from there to Coolgardie when Bailey made his discovery at Fly Flat. Ill health forced the return to Fremantle where in 1893 together with Mr John Byrne, Daniel Mulcahy became the owner of the Commercial Hotel, and later owned many hotels in Fremantle,·Perth and Boulder City.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Queen Anne

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Zincalume
Other	TIMBER	Other Timber
Wall	BRICK	Rendered Brick
Wall	STONE	Limestone

Historic Themes

General	Specific
PEOPLE	Local heroes & battlers
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Depression & boom
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Immigration, emigration & refugees

Creation Date

30 May 1989

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Last Update

27 Mar 2023

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This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.