Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
Location
120 Gilchrist Rd Lesmurdie
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Paxwold Girl Guides Association Memorial
Training Centre
Construction Date
Constructed from 1957, Constructed from 1984
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 20 Apr 2007 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| (no listings) | ||||
Physical Description
The place is a predominantly natural bush site of 6 hectares located on the sloping escarpment of the Darling Range comprising several single storey brick buildings including Paxwold House (1957, 1960) in Post–War Melbourne Regional style, ablution blocks (1964), Caretaker’s Lodge (1970) and Boomajaril (1973); the formed concrete Ranger Hut (1970); and the Ceremonial Ground (1960), remains of Bimbimbie (1964), the Chapel (1984), and the Campfire within the bush environment.
History
The place was the Western Australian state campsite and training centre for the Girl Guide Association from 1953 to 2004.
Condition
Fair to good condition
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nancy Lorne Allen of W.G. Bennett, Allen & Allen, Paxwold House first stage | Architect | - | - |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Post-War Melbourne Regional |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
| Roof | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, corrugated |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| PEOPLE | Local heroes & battlers |
Creation Date
27 Jan 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Oct 2017Disclaimer
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