Local Government
Rockingham
Region
Metropolitan
Location
Garden Island
Location Details
Lot 9 on Plan 226190
Construction Date
Constructed from 1908
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Apr 2018 | Category E | |
Statement of Significance
• The site has historic value for its association with the time in which Garden Island was used as a holiday destination. • The site has historic value for its association with John Frederick Mills and his family.
Physical Description
The original residence was demolished in the 1970s with the only remaining element being the large pine tree.
History
John Frederick Mills (1872-1959) was an early resident of Garden Island and built his holiday home there c1908. Born in NSW, Mills settled in Western Australia c1900 to establish a pottery business in Maylands. His family settled in Maylands and lived there until his death in 1959. John Mills took a lease of land on Garden Island and built a holiday home for his family. The materials for the house were ferried on barges from Fremantle. The house was demolished sometime in the 1970s and the large pine tree planted in the grounds of the property is the only evidence of the former residence.
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
Creation Date
15 Jul 2008Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Feb 2020Disclaimer
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