Local Government
Harvey
Region
South West
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Location
10-28 George Avenue Brunswick
Location Details
Bounded by Clifton Road to the north, Ridley Street to the east, George Avenue to the South and Vincent Street to the west
Other Name(s)
Brunswick Recreation Grounds
Construction Date
Constructed from 1984, Constructed from 1930 to 1932, Constructed from 1949
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Oct 2015 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
• The place has historic value for its association with the community endeavour in establishing these grounds in the 1930s.
• The place has social value for the many community members who have been involved with sporting and recreational events at the venue since the 1930s.
Physical Description
Large open space incorporating the oval and current cattle selling complex. The main entrance is from Ridley Street through a gateway in a high red brick wall. Associated buildings have been constructed around the edge of the site.
History
These grounds were first cleared in the early 1930s for community activities. The Brunswick Show Committee was formed in 1931 and the first show was held on the grounds in 1932.
The grounds were extended in 1949 when the Harvey Road Board resumed additional land from owner Mr Heppingstone.
Up to the 1950s an active football competition took place between the adjacent communities at Brunswick, Yarloop, Harvey and Mornington. In 1956, the teams from Brunswick, Harvey and Wokalup/Benger combined to form the Harvey - Brunswick Football Club. A football team from the area still uses the recreation ground.
In 1984, a new recreation centre was opened on the ground which provided a sports and function centre for the town and in more recent years a cattle selling complex was also built for the annual Cattle Expo at Brunswick.
Integrity/Authenticity
High/ High
Condition
Fair to Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Post-War Perth Regional |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
05 Jun 2020Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 Jun 2020Disclaimer
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