Hotham River Homestead

Author

Shire of Boddington

Place Number

17651

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Location

'Cloverglen', Farmers Av Boddington

Location Details

Local Government

Boddington

Region

Peel

Construction Date

Constructed from 1872

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	01 Jun 2011	A	A the place should be retained and conserved unless there is no feasible and prudent alternative to doing otherwise. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place and be in accordance with a Conservation Plan (if one exists for the place).
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	18 Jul 2001	1	1 Conservation Essential - a place which may meet the criteria for inclusion in the State Register of Heritage Places (ie of state or national value) on an individual level.

Parent Place or Precinct

17811 Hotham River Homestead Group

Statement of Significance

The Homestead stands to signify the importance of the long standing Farmer family, who have continued to retain the property and live and work in the district of Boddington. There are original interior elements in the home which indicate historical and cultural significance. Specifically, a table and chair setting made from jarrah, with tapered legs, a mantel piece, and a dresser.

Physical Description

Typical of colonial architecture, as entries into the home are by
veranda and rooms are located in each corner of the house.

History

This was the second residence to be built by the Farmer family. Eliza and Thomas Farmer built the residents with the help of father, George Hancock.

Whilst constructing the home, the biggest flood in Boddington's history occurred. This significantly impacted on the building work, so it had to be rebuild using brick that was fired on site.

The homestead was inherited by their son Thomas, and partner Henrietta, who previously lived at Wayside cottage. The Farmer family continued to live in the homestead until 1999. The previous residents lived in the home for 12 years. They have chosen to live in town for family reasons. However, they still continue to use the home.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good/Fair

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	C. R. Farmer
	Western Australian Heritage Council
	Municipal Heritage Inventory		2000
	J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington".

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence
Original Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Victorian Georgian

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron
Wall	EARTH	Adobe {Mud Brick}
Wall	BRICK	Other Brick
Other	TIMBER	Tongue & Groove
Other	TIMBER	Other Timber

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OCCUPATIONS	Grazing, pastoralism & dairying
PEOPLE	Early settlers
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Settlements

Creation Date

18 Jan 2007

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Approved

Last Update

03 Jun 2021

Disclaimer

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.