Local Government
Beverley
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Lot 3 Waterhatch Rd Beverley
Location Details
6 k W of Beverley
Other Name(s)
Avondale State Farm; Avondale Seed Farm
Discovery Farm, Machinery Museum
Construction Date
Constructed from 1850
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 19 Mar 2004 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Jun 1996 |
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| Fire & Rescue Service Heritage Inventory | Completed | 30 Jun 2000 |
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Heritage Council | |
Parent Place or Precinct
Child Places
Statement of Significance
The large farm machinery display under private management opened as a tourist attraction in 1979. The farm offices, sheds and fields are owned and run by the Department of Agriculture, A scenic drive can be taken to view flora and fauna around several kilometres of the farm which forms a nature reserve.
Physical Description
The old Homestead was built in 1850. The stables and loft were made of oregon.
History
The property forms part of an original grant to Capt James Stirling. Various owners include N Carey 1838, WM de Lisle, Lands Department 1911. In 1924, it was passed to the Department of Agriculture for use as a Research Station for student scientists. In 1931 a vaccine was found for a sheep disease "Pulpy Kidney", sometimes called Beverley Disease. A machinery display shed was opened by Prince Charles in 1979.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity:
Modifications:
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beverley Historical Society Inc |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6079 | Images CD No. 12 : Wheatbelt assessments January 2003. | C D Rom | 2003 |
| 5552 | The story of Avondale. | Book | 1994 |
| 11358 | Cast iron pillar boxes of Western Australia: An early history of the J & E Ledger foundry | Book | 2015 |
| 5471 | Thematic history and preliminary heritage assessment of Agricultural Research Stations. | Report | 2000 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Government Residence |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Shed or Barn |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Original Use | SCIENTIFIC | Laboratory or Research Station |
| Present Use | SCIENTIFIC | Laboratory or Research Station |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | CONCRETE | Other Concrete |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
04 Apr 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.