Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
98 Lawnbrook Rd West Walliston
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Mr Fred Wallis' Property
Construction Date
Constructed from 1919
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
· The place has historic value for its association with the establishment and development of the district for orchards
· The place has social value for the role it played in bringing the community together since 1919
Physical Description
Single storey rendered property with hipped and gablet corrugated metal roof. The property has been altered as the original dwelling was weatherboard. Extensive verandah supported on timber columns. Set back from the roadside in native vegetation.
History
Land allocation, early settlers, orchards, technology, domestic activities, horticulture
Integrity/Authenticity
Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - Low
Condition
Good This residence was originally constructed in 1919 as the home for Frederick Rueben Wallis (1880-1961) an orchardist and an active community member, particularly in the Methodist church. Kate Winifred Wallis (nee Edwards) (1881-1960) brought up her five children in this home and established the orchard c1900. Fred Wallis was the second son of John and Emma Wallis who were the first settlers in the district in 1883. The three sons of John and Emma Wallis took up land in the area and the family were the origin of the name ‘Walliston’. The origin of the name ‘Pretoria’ for the orchard is not known. When the Wallis family lived at the property it was a social centre of the district with many sporting and social events held at the property including many garden parties, tennis and bowling matches and car rallies.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
Creation Date
28 Jan 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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