Local Government
Swan
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
143 James St Guildford
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1860
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 15 Dec 2010 | ||
| Heritage List | Adopted | 30 Aug 2017 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 29 Oct 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Jul 1996 | Considerable Significance |
Considerable Significance |
|
| Classified by the National Trust | Recorded | 05 Apr 1976 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Aboriginal Heritage Sites Register | Registered | 18 Apr 1989 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The buildings form part of the remnant building stock which make up the historic town's fabric. The building is also a component of the historic commercial centre along James Street. The place has associations with Grace Brockman (nee. Bussell), a prominent historic figure in the state.
Physical Description
A single-storey brick and iron house built c.1860. Features include original Flemish bond brickwork made from local clay bricks. Part of the brickwork has been painted. There are numerous additions including a faceted bay window. There are four different architectural styles in the house representing four stages in extensions. The original home appears to have been a four room structure. The house is located along James Street in the heart of the traditional commercial centre, opposite Stirling Square.
History
Frederick and Grace Brockman moved to this house in about 1876 after living at 'Vernon' in the Swan Valley. Frederick Brockman was the son of Swan Valley pioneer William Brockman. Grace Bussell was historically known for her heroic involvement with the rescue of ship wrecked passengers aboard the 'Georgette'.
Grace and her servant, Sam Isaacs, rode backwards and forwards through the surf bringing passengers from the wreck. Grace was later awarded the Silver Medal of the Royal Humane Society. Frederick Brockman heard of her bravery and rode 170 miles to Margaret River, where he fell in love with her. They were later to have seven children all with distinguished careers. One daughter, Deborah married Sir John W. Hackett proprietor of the 'Western Australian'. Frederick Brockman became Surveyor-General of WA and died in 1917.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
02 Aug 1995Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
20 Oct 2017Disclaimer
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