Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
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Location
Cnr Old Coast Rd & Melita St Falcon
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1890
Demolition Year
1992Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 05 Aug 1997 | Category 6 |
Category 6 |
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Statement of Significance
The cottage was a typical example of many old homes of the late 19th century. It was constructed of limestone, with wooden floors, a large open fireplace and had a square, simple design. It was owned by prominent members of Mandurah’s fishing and water transport industries.
Physical Description
Limestone from the cottage was used by Falcon residents to restore the Falcon Stock
Well.
History
Cox’s cottage is associated with the Cox brothers, Joseph and William, who were attracted to Mandurah in the 1890s by its fish canning industry. Captain Joseph Cox was well-known in Mandurah and transported goods to and from Fremantle in his boat, Seagull.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ronald Richards "Mandurah and the Murray: a sequel to the history of the old Murray District of Western Australia" | Shire of Murray and City of Mandurah | 1993 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Creation Date
17 Jun 1991Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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