Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
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Location
84 Railway Av North Dandalup
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1926
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Aug 2011 | Category C |
Category C |
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Statement of Significance
George Matthews' House is representative of small worker's cottages constructed in the interwar period. George Matthews' House is associated with George Matthews, jockey on the 1917 Perth Cup winner, Downing Street.
Physical Description
Timber and tile residence, currently painted green.
History
Built c.1926 for £100 by George H. Matthews (born c1899), son of early North Dandalup settler, James Matthews. Currently occupied by George's son, Alan Douglas Matthews.
As a jockey, George won the Perth Cup in record time in 1917, riding Downing Street. Trained by J.J. Kelly, Downing Street was owned by Geraldton identity, H. Gunner, and easily defeated the favourite, Irish Knight.
George was later employed at Whittaker's Mill as a horse driver. He would drive the horses that pulled the felled trees. When the horses were retired, George was the first operator of the mechanical tractor from the Ford Corporation in the district.
Prior to building George Matthews' House, George lived in one of the mill houses at Whittaker's with his wife, Ethel, and young children. It is thought that the residence was constructed by Mr. A. Brodribb, who also resided at North Dandalup.
Integrity/Authenticity
Good
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western mail Newspaper | 4 January Issue | 1918 | |
| West Australian Newspaper | 27 December issue | 1917 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 029 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | TILE | Other Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
18 Nov 2011Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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