Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
Lot 97 Sutters Lane Blythewood
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1912
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 26 Mar 2020 | Category D |
Category D |
|
Statement of Significance
The location is the site of the original Fairbridge Farm School prior to the present village location in Fairbridge. Historic significance only.
Physical Description
Site Only
History
In 1912, the place was opened by Kingsley Fairbridge as a centre for orphaned and
destitute English children. The site was previously owned by a Mr Freeman who operated a
similar, but failed, scheme: the Ragged Schools of Liverpool.
The property consisted of 160 acres, with a residence being a simple four roomed affair with
lean-to kitchen, of the usual colonial packing-case style of architecture. It had a verandah in
front and three little galvanised iron cubicles attached to one side.
In 1920 the Fairbridge Society purchased 3,200 acres of the Creaton Estate from the
Paterson family, and established the present Fairbridge Farm School.
Integrity/Authenticity
Site Only
Condition
Site Only
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairbridge, Ruby. 'Fairbridge Farm: The Building of a Farm School' | Paterson Press | 1948 | |
| Richard, R. "Murray and Mandurah" | Shire of Murray and City of Mandurah | 1993 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 004 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Special School |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
24 Nov 2011Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
11 Jun 2020Disclaimer
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.