Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
120 Gilchrist Rd Lesmurdie
Paxwold Girl Guides Association Memorial
Training Centre
Kalamunda
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1957, Constructed from 1984
Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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State Register | Registered | 20 Apr 2007 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
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The place is a predominantly natural bush site of 6 hectares located on the sloping escarpment of the Darling Range comprising several single storey brick buildings including Paxwold House (1957, 1960) in Post–War Melbourne Regional style, ablution blocks (1964), Caretaker’s Lodge (1970) and Boomajaril (1973); the formed concrete Ranger Hut (1970); and the Ceremonial Ground (1960), remains of Bimbimbie (1964), the Chapel (1984), and the Campfire within the bush environment.
The place was the Western Australian state campsite and training centre for the Girl Guide Association from 1953 to 2004.
Fair to good condition
Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
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Nancy Lorne Allen of W.G. Bennett, Allen & Allen, Paxwold House first stage | Architect | - | - |
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Style |
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Post-War Melbourne Regional |
Type | General | Specific |
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Roof | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
Roof | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, corrugated |
Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
General | Specific |
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SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
PEOPLE | Local heroes & battlers |
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