Local Government
Busselton
Region
South West
Location
935 & 936 Layman Rd Wonnerup
Location Details
Includes: House B1 and B2, Blacksmith's Shop, Stables, School Room, Teacher's House, Memorial Gates, Warden's Cottage, Tea Rooms, Abergeldie Cottage and the landscape.
Other Name(s)
Wonnerup House and Grounds
Construction Date
Constructed from 1837 to 1859
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 13 Aug 2014 | |
| State Register | Registered | 08 Oct 1996 | 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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Jun 1996 | Category 1 | |
| Aboriginal Heritage Sites Register | Permanent | |||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 11 Jun 1973 | ||
Parent Place or Precinct
03368 Wonnerup Townsite Precinct
Child Places
- 00425 Wonnerup School & Teacher's House
- 05333 Ballarat Tramline Plaque and Wheel (Locomotive)
Condition
The place is in very good condition.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4636 | A Nyungar interpretation of Ellensbrook and Wonnerup homesteads. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1994 |
| 6747 | The story of Wonnerup House. | Brochure | 1973 |
| 555 | Conservation of Wonnerup House Busselton : conservation works. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1994 |
| 1031 | Conservation Plan for Wonnerup Homestead Western Australia. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1995 |
| 6748 | The story of Wonnerup House. | Brochure | 1980 |
| 7189 | Very much on watch : the Percy Willmott photos : Augusta, Margaret River, Busselton 1901 - 1919. | Book | 2003 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TIMBER | Shingle |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| PEOPLE | Aboriginal people |
| OCCUPATIONS | Timber industry |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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