Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
22 Newcastle Rd Northam
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1911, Constructed from 1995
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 19 Feb 2020 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 13 Aug 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 | 25 Feb 1998 |
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Statement of Significance
Curdnatta has aesthetic significance, being a fine regional example of the work of prominent architect Edwin Summerhayes, and a modest example of Federation Queen Anne architecture. It has historical significance owing to its long association with the flour mill, the town's major secondary industry, from 1911 to 1969.
Physical Description
This single-storey brick and iron residence is asymmetrical with tall chimneys and prominent decorative consoled gables and hip gables facing the street. It has a projecting bay window, though atypically, this does not face the street front, but rather its view over the town and the mill.
History
'Curdnatta' is among the finest in the suburb 'Burwood' or 'Leake Estate' subdivision. The first occupant, for whom the residence was built, Ashton Hunter, Manager of the flour mill and a Mayor of Northam from 1921-1923. He had a life long association with Australian flour mills, and lived at Curdnatta until 1930. Curdnatta was occupied by prominent employees of the milling company until 1969. Another owner, R B James, was Mayor of Northam between 1949-1955.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High degree
Authenticity: Moderate degree
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edwin Summerhayes | Architect | 1911 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Municipal Inventory | Town of Northam | 1998 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8003 | Conservation management plan Curdnatta. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2006 |
| 9222 | Curdnatta, Northam | Conservation works report | 2009 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Manufacturing & processing |
Creation Date
05 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
21 Feb 2020Disclaimer
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