Local Government
Dardanup
Region
South West
Collie River Rd Burekup
Dardanup
South West
Constructed from 1915
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 02 Jun 2004 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 2002 | 2 | |
· The place has association with the one of the first politician in the history of Western Australia, Mr William Hedges.
· The place has associations with the settlement of Burekup and the surrounding area.
· The place has close associations with the development of the pastoral and dairy industry in Western Australia.
· The place is a good example of a large Federation Bungalow homestead in rural Western Australia.
Single Storey CGI roofing Verandah surrounds. Old dairy farm Constructed of locally milled Jarrah, and featuring the original pressed tin ceilings.
Highland Valley was built by William Noah Hedges (one of Australia's early politicians), in the tradition of the Grand Australian Homestead. High pressed metal ceilings, with each room having a different pattern, wide verandas and breezeways (which are typical of the northern Australian outback homesteads), are some of the features that make this homestead unique in the southwest of Western Australia. The homestead and outbuildings were the hub of the 4916 hectare (12150 acre) property. Extensive landscaping and gardens were established around the homestead including what was possibly one of the first lawn tennis courts in the southwest. Highland Valley was well known for its tennis and garden parties and remained a private residence. Mr William Noah Hedges was born in 1906 and died in 1913. He defeated Carpenter in the 1906 general elections for the Western Australia Seat of parliament for Fremantle. He lost the seat in 1913 when it was regained by Labour, the same year he died.
Moderate
Good
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Family | Architect | - | - |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
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