Hassell Homestead

Statement of Significance

"The Homestead, associated farm buildings and brick kiln at Kendenup have a high degree of cultural significance. It is one of the few complete farm complexes in the region which, through a series of buildings, demonstrates the evolution and expansion of colonial farming activities and reflects the success of a prominent family of the district".
The Hassell Family, with patriarch John Hassell, contributed greatly to the development of a successful wool producing farm "Kendenup" until it was sold in 1920. The farm was bought by C J De Garis who attempted a close settlement scheme, subdividing the estate into farm blocks of ten to sixty acres, with provision for a townsite with community services. The venture was not successful, and finally collapsed in 1923, owing to a combination of insufficient financial backing, small demand for the products and bad management. The property was sold.
The Hassell property was also associated with a brief gold mining venture in 1874 when the Standard Gold Mining Company set up operations on Kendenup about a mile south of the Hassell homestead. Only ten tons of ore from the mine were crushed before it closed down 1876 without any significant yields recorded.
The HCWA has recognised the heritage value of the Hassell Homestead by entering it on the WA Heritage Register. Kalgan Hall has been also extensively evaluated by the National Trust.

History

The Hassell Family, with patriarch John Hassell, contributed greatly to the development of a successful wool producing farm "Kendenup" until it was sold in 1920. The farm was bought by C J De Garis who attempted a close settlement scheme, subdividing the estate into farm blocks of ten to sixty acres, with provision for a townsite with community services. The venture was not successful, and finally collapsed in 1923, owing to a combination of insufficient financial backing, small demand for the products and bad management. The property was sold.
The Hassell property was also associated with a brief gold mining venture in 1874 when the Standard Gold Mining Company set up operations on Kendenup about a mile south of the Hassell homestead. Only ten tons of ore from the mine were crushed before it closed down 1876 without any significant yields recorded.

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