Local Government
Serpentine-Jarrahdale
Region
Peel
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Location
Cnr South Western Hwy & Kiernan St Mundijong
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Whitby Falls Coach House
Construction Date
Constructed from 1873
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 18 Feb 2018 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 26 Sep 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 10 Jun 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 2000 | Category 1A |
Category 1A |
|
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 18 Sep 2020 | Category 1A |
Category 1A |
|
Statement of Significance
The former inn has social and historic significance, being an early licensed premises in the area and established for the timber workers, and its continued use as a public (licensed) facility. Its prominent corner location and pleasing aesthetic give the inn landmark value.
Physical Description
Split level building with elements of the Victorian Regency style; medium-pitched hipped broken back roof on single storey with spreading verandah on upper and lower storey, and colonnettes supporting the lower storey verandah.
Situated downstream from the Whitby Falls. Now the South Western Highway passes in front of the building.
History
Originally built as the Jarrahdale Inn in 1873 by Edward Cockram, which combined the prominent Whitby Estate across the Road, made Whitby the social centre of the district. The inn catered primarily for the Jarrahdale timber workers (hence the name) as well as those passing through on their way to Pinjarra.
With the opening of the Perth-Bunbury railway in 1893, and the selling of the Whitby Estate to the Government in 1897, trade at the inn began to diminish, and virtually came to a standstill during the 1930's Depression.
It was not until 1980 that new life was breathed into the establishment, when it was restored and extended by the new owner, Geoff Edwards of Mundijong. In December 1980, the Whitby Falls Coach House was officially opened by Mr. Cyril Rushton, the then Member for Dale and Minister for Transport.
Integrity/Authenticity
Modifications: Addition at rear; plumbing and wiring.
Condition
Fair
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 2 | Scheme List |
| SJ13-02 | Local Heritage Survey |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Regency |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | STONE | Other Stone |
| Other | BRICK | Other Brick |
| Other | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | RENDER | Other Render |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
16 Jun 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
28 Feb 2024Disclaimer
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