Bushy Park Homestead

Author

Shire of Boddington

Place Number

04052

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Location

Boddington

Location Details

Located 300 yards upstream of juncton of Crossman and Hotman Rivers.

Other Name(s)

Captain Fawcett's Bushy Park Homestead

Local Government

Boddington

Region

Peel

Construction Date

Constructed from 1860

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	01 Jun 2011	E	E photographic records prior to major development or demolition. Recognise and interpret the site if possible.
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	05 Apr 2011	T	T Significant Tree

Statement of Significance

Bushy Park homestead was initially owned by one of the first settlers in the Marradong district. The site signifies one of the first places for agricultural activity in the area and represents a rare building style and use of construction materials.

Physical Description

The building was a typically small homestead, made of local brick and stone. All that remains on the site, which were initially bordering the home, are cypress trees on the bank of the Hotham River.

History

The first, largest project in the Marradong district was associated with the agricultural industry. This was triggered by John Wilkie, who was a large land owner, resident owner, and had a significant number of staff. One of his residential properties was 'Bushy Park'; a significant agricultural venue.

Dorrie Wilkie eventually occupied the settlement, which he obtained through hs father's extensive landholdings, who was named Daniel Wilkie. John Wilkie was Daniel's stepfather.

Bushy Park Homestead has suffered from severe flood damage, though survived the natural elements. However, in 2008, the homestead was demolished.

Integrity/Authenticity

Low

Condition

Site Only

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Western Australian Heritage Council
	J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington".
	J & A Batt

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

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

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	STONE	Other Stone
Wall	BRICK	Other Brick

Creation Date

25 Mar 2008

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

28 Jun 2019

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