Local Government
Waroona
Region
Peel
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Location
McNeill Rd Waroona
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1960, Constructed from 1915
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 28 May 2019 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 11 Apr 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Nov 1995 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
Brookside has social and historic significance being the oldest extant residence in the Waroona townsite, and the only remaining strucuture built by Whittakers Timber Company.
Physical Description
A single-storey, timber framed and tile vernacular interpretation of a Federation Bungalow style residence and associated store/cool room.
History
Built c1915 by the Whittaker family who had established a milling operation in Waroona, and used primarily as a residence for the mill staff. Possibly used as a drinking establishment.
Refer HCWA Assessment for detailed history.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7495 | Alignment deviation report : Waroona deviation, South Western Highway. | Report | 2004 |
| 7333 | Heritage survey and assessment for Waroona deviation. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2002 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Other | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Timber industry |
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
07 Jul 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
15 Apr 2021Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.