Local Government
Boddington
Region
Peel
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Location
6743 Pinjarra-Williams Rd Marradong
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Springfield
Tom Pollards's Homestead (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1900
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 16 Dec 2014 |
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 Apr 2011 | 3 |
3 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jun 2011 | C |
C |
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Child Places
Statement of Significance
This cottage is one of a few buildings of this design, and of material formation remaining in the area. This was built by one of the first settlers in the Boddington locality.
Physical Description
Small mud brick cottage with iron roofing.
History
This homestead is understood to be utilised by some of the first residents of the Marradong area. The husband was a shepherd in the area for the Wilkie's. His wife had fourteen children living inside the home.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Fair/Poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Municipal Heritage Inventory | 2000 | ||
| J & A Batt | |||
| J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington". | |||
| Western Australian Heritage Council |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | EARTH | Adobe {Mud Brick} |
| Other | ASBESTOS | Other Asbestos |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
05 Jul 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
03 Jun 2021Disclaimer
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