Pearson Homestead

Author

Shire of Chapman Valley

Place Number

24958

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Location

Yuna Tenindewa Rd East Yuna

Location Details

Lot/Location: 6 (former Lot 6829) Diagram/Plan: P23920 Volume/Folio: 2201-437

Local Government

Chapman Valley

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1910

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	17 Oct 2012	Category 5	Category 5 HISTORIC SITE: The site has historic significance for its previous use and its role in the historical development of the locality. Management Recommendation: Proposed development may need to have regard to possible archaeological evidence remaining on the site. Recognise and interpret the site if feasible. This may be achieved through a variety of methods including, but not limited to, signage, public art, paving treatment and plantings as well as design treatment of any new development which reflects the former use of the site.

Statement of Significance

The Pearson Homestead has considerable historic significance for its connection with the early settlement of the
region.

Physical Description

Set in an elevated location the Pearson Homestead would have been considered a very large and substantial
residence of its time. The building was comprised of 9 main stone walled rooms with it likely to have also featured
surrounding timber and metal enclosed lean-to rooms and verandahs off the main residence. Since the building’s
abandonment the materials that might be utilised for other farming purposes have been removed from the site
leaving the original stone wall framework of the homestead as the only major evidence remaining at the location.
Due to the mortar-less nature of the stone construction and removal of the roof the building has significantly
deteriorated over the years. The kitchen stove and fireplace are still evident in the former homestead and the ruins
of a toilet outbuilding are located 20m to the south of the homestead.

History

Pearson Homestead was built in approximately 1910 for the large family of Charles Pearson who is understood to
have had several sons. Charles’ brother Bob Pearson is understood to have farmed Lot 6828 (now Lot 7) on the
opposite eastern side of the Yuna Tenindewa Road. It is believed that the homestead was vacated by the Pearson’s
in the 1939 when the property was sold to Arthur Hunter.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Fair
Original Fabric: Fair

Condition

Poor

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Vlahov, J; "In Search of Land: Stories of Yuna". pp176-180	Guardian Print, Geraldton.	2002

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	VACANT\UNUSED	Vacant\Unused
Original Use	FARMING\PASTORAL	Homestead

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OCCUPATIONS	Rural industry & market gardening

Creation Date

02 Oct 2013

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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