Local Government
Boddington
Region
Peel
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Location
Williams Rd Marradong
Location Details
MHI states location is on Pinjarra-Williams Rd
Other Name(s)
Mokine Homestead
Construction Date
Constructed from 1865
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 16 Dec 2014 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 23 Mar 2007 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jun 2011 | B |
B |
|
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 15 Nov 1995 | 2 |
2 |
|
Statement of Significance
Mokine Homestead is associated with original settlers in the Marradong area. Captain Fawcett was an important member of the community, in terms of establishing governmental and political organisation. The homestead is made of stone, which is considered a rare construction material, especially in the current time. The home also provides proof of prior flour milling.
Physical Description
Mokine Homestead is a residence constructed of local stone and
brick with a corrugated iron roof. The front of the home has been
lightened in cement rendering and the front of the building is
bordered with a bull-nose veranda.
History
The area surrounding Mokine Homestead was claimed to be a good source of red clay for aboriginal groups in the mid 1800's. They used the clay for body paint and cultural ceremonies. This area is said to be a site of many aboriginal burials.
The name "Mokin" originated from the aboriginal word 'Mokeup' which refers to the abundance of water at the site.
Captain Fawcett worked with aboriginal groups as he said that they tended to be ideal shepherds. He eventually, after spending most of his time in the Pinjarra region, settled in Mokine. In 1865, it was understood that he constructed this homestead from part of a mill.
Additions were made at about the same time of Captain Fawcett's death. Afterwards, it became the home for his son, father of Charles and Allen. Family members still reside at the homestead.
Captain Fawcett was the first Chairperson on the Murray Road Board. His son, T. J. H. Fawcett, was the first chairperson of the Marradong Road Board.
Integrity/Authenticity
Medium/High
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington". | |||
| Municipal Heritage Inventory | 2000 | ||
| Western Australian Heritage Council |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Other Asbestos |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
16 Jun 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
03 Jun 2021Disclaimer
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