Local Government
Boddington
Region
Peel
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Location
Boddington
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1850
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 23 Mar 2007 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jun 2011 | E |
E |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Jul 2001 | T |
T |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
This was the first structure built on the Farmer's property. The site signifies the historic importance of the family still living and working within the district.
Physical Description
The site now remains virtually bare, besides from remnants of a fencing line.
History
Shepherd's Hut was the first building on the Farmer's property. Thomas lived in the hut before building Hillside.
The name "Shepherd's Hut" relates to the most prominent industry of the time; shepherding. In terms of agricultural activity, sheep were generally farmed for their wool.
It is understood that Henry Boddington had stayed in this hut, as some of his land was within the area.
Integrity/Authenticity
Low
Condition
Poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Australian Heritage Council | |||
| J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington". | |||
| Municipal Heritage Inventory | 2000 | ||
| C. R. Farmer |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
18 Jan 2007Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jul 2019Disclaimer
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