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Max Harris' House

Author

Shire of Gingin

Place Number

17890
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Location

Harris Rd Beermullah

Location Details

Local Government

Gingin

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

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Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 18 Oct 2005 Category C

Category C

A place of some cultural heritage significance to the Shire of Gingin. No constraints. Recommend: Encourage retention of the place, and document the place if retention is not possible.

Physical Description

Solidly constructed from mud brick and roofed in corrugated iron, with large windows that look out onto the verandah.

History

The original house was built by Joseph Harris for himself and his wife, Jane Dewar, the land was taken up near Bootine Swamp in 1869. This house, one of three built on the property by the sons of Joseph Harris, has been lived in and cared for by members of the Harris family. At present, the home is occupied by Max Harris, (grandson of Joseph) and his wife Merle.

Condition

Very Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
H Udell: "History of Gingin"

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall EARTH Adobe {Mud Brick}

Creation Date

02 Aug 2007

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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