Wilkinson's Orchard (fmr)

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

13830

Location

Homestead Rd Gosnells

Location Details

REGISTERED AS PART OF 1127

Other Name(s)

Almond Trees, Jarrah Tree
John Okey Davis Park

Local Government

Gosnells

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1912

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Register of the National Estate Nominated

Child Places

  • 13817 John Okey Davis Park (including grave)
  • 13809 Arum Lilies, John Okey Davis Park

Condition

Historical Society advised orchard largely bulldozed out in 1999. Five orange trees relocated to grounds of City of Gosnells Museum (Wilkinson Homestead P1127). Olive trees left on site.

Place Type

Urban Park

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use FARMING\PASTORAL Other
Present Use FARMING\PASTORAL Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Rural industry & market gardening
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Environmental awareness
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

30 Jun 1999

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

31 Dec 2016

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