Local Government
Gingin
Region
Avon Arc
10 Lefroy St Gingin
Mrs Bandy's House
Mrs Kings House
Gingin
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1904
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Oct 2005 | Category C |
Category C |
Important because the house served as an unofficial hospital.
Originally a four roomed house with a passage down the centre. The rooms were approximately 14ft square with high ceilings. The front bedroom had a pressed tin ceiling, as has the front half of the passage. The living room behind has a corrugated tin ceiling and a burnt brick fireplace. The other rooms may not have had ceilings originally, now they are asbestos or similar. The front door and windows are original and the interior of this part of the house is probably original.The verandahs have been concreted with steel verandah posts. The kitchen is relatively new and the levels at the back have been raised to correspond with the rest of the house. Originally, high and steep steps made it dangerous.
The original owner, Hugh S. King, was a son of Daniel King of the Junction. At one time he was the town's Undertaker. His wife, Lily King, served for many years as the town Nurse and this house became the Hospital with many babies being born here. Numerous Gingin residents owe their lives to Mrs. King.
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H Udell: "History of Gingin". |
Individual Building or Group
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Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Other Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
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Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
General | Specific |
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SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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