Telyarup Homestead

Statement of Significance

Historic - Telyarup was a model farm in its time. One of the first sheep studs in Gnowangerup. Mick
Corbett was a Nor-Wester who bred sheep for stations in this region. Mick Corbett was also one of our
town's forefathers, being our representative on the Broomehill Road Board, and on the Gnowangerup
Road Board when it was formed. He also donated the money to build the Gnowangerup Agricultural
Hall in 1910.
Aesthetic - Telyarup is a beautiful homestead, typical of the Nor-Wester's opulence.
Social - The hub of social life in the 1910 - 1930 era. Weddings were held here, as well as many other
social gatherings.

Physical Description

Telyarup Homestead, single-storey brick and iron farmhouse and associated farm structures. Displays quality craftsmanship. The Telyarup bricks were made on property the timbers imported from England.
Telyarup had a private chapel with stained glass windows. Men's quarters made from local
stone.

History

Telyarup was purchased by Mr Michael Corbett in 1906. In 1910 he built a rambling homestead in the
style of the Nor-Westers, of which he had previously been. These were a group of people who had come
down from the North West of the state, having made their money in this area. Most built large
homesteads. The Telyarup bricks were made on property the timbers imported from England.
Telyarup had a private chapel with stained glass windows, which had been blessed by the Pope before
being shipped to WA. All fittings were given to the church when Mr Corbett sold the property in 1920
to HO Timms. Telyarup had stables, men's quarters, meatrooms and other outbuildings, some of which
still remain. Telyarup is in the process of being renovated.

Integrity/Authenticity

MODIFICATIONS Additions were made to the homestead around 1925.
EXTENT OF ORIGINAL FABRIC REMAINING 70%

Condition

Fair

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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