Ascot Racecourse Complex

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

06123

Location

71 Grandstand Rd Ascot

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Perth Racecourse

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1853, Constructed from 1995

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 27 Jun 2023

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Assessed - Consultation (Preliminary) Current 14 Nov 2003

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
(no listings)

Values

• Established in 1850, the place illustrates the importation of English notions of society and social pastimes within a colonial setting. It has been the home of the WATC since 1850 and is associated with such individuals as Hardy, Walters, Drummond and Alexander Forrest.
• The place is a complex of well detailed buildings in a parkland setting.
• The place has been the site of social interaction since 1850 and contributes to the State’s sense of place.

Physical Description

• A complex of buildings surrounding the horse racing track. • Generally single and two storey brick buildings with tiles roofs. The buildings on either side of the entry comprise a single storey weatherboard and tile building and a single storey brick and iron building. • A recent grandstand is a dominant element.

History

The first race in Belmont was held in 1848 on land donated by John Hardy and Mr Drummond. This course was used until 1850, whereupon Mr Hardy advised the newly formed Western Australian Turf Club that a new course would be needed. T.R.C. Walter, who owned the property adjacent to Hardy’s and offered land to the Club. The new track was laid out under the direction of a WATC Committee, and the first race was held in April 1853. The race became a 3-day carnival and was attended by State notables including the Governor and the Colonial Secretary. The new course was named Ascot, and became the WATC headquarters. At this stage, facilities for horses, jockeys and spectators alike were minimal. The Ascot Railway siding opened in 1885, but the train only ran on race days. The first shop in Belmont began as a cool-drink stand at which 2 local sisters sold ginger-beer on race days. The 1880s saw a rise in professionalism at Ascot, and the course became available for training sessions. In 1887, Alexander Forest was elected President of the WATC and was the first to suggest WA establish its own cup. He donated £10 towards the prize. The influx of both population and wealth brought by goldrushes of the 1890s increased both attendance and gambling at Ascot. Government funds were acquired for the improvement of facilities, and a yard for horses and a cabin for riders were built. In 1892, the WATC gained a permanent lease on the land at Ascot. In 1903, the course was completely renovated. All existing buildings were demolished to make way for a new grandstand, modelled on one in Williamstown, Victoria. Also, a new administration building, jockey’s quarters and a totalisator housing 30 machines were constructed. The designer for the project was J.W. Wright, the WATC’s official engineer and architect. The racecourse was used as an airfield before 1914 and an army camp during both World Wars. It became the WATC’s official headquarters in 1917.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity- High Authenticity- Moderate

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
J W Wright Architect 1903 -

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
9531 Swan and Helena rivers management framework: heritage audit and statement of significance, final report 26 February 2009. Heritage Study {Other} 2009
9530 Swan and Helena rivers regional recreational path development plan. Report 2009

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Grandstand
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other Sports Building
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Grandstand
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other Sports Building

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Style
Federation Queen Anne

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof TILE Terracotta Tile
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Cultural activities
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment
OCCUPATIONS Hospitality industry & tourism

Creation Date

16 Apr 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

08 Jul 2022

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.

Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Ascot Racecourse Complex, comprising the Racetrack, and the collection of Federation Free Style buildings constructed in 1903, namely the Grandstand, Gate Cottage, Totalisator building, Administration building, Members' Stand and Jockeys' Quarters, Shelter Shed, First Aid building and Mens' Toilets; and associated grounds (fencing and landscaping elements), has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: • the place demonstrates the popularity of horseracing in Western Australia, and the allocation of public funds by Government in order to provide facilities for this popular sport and maintain revenue generated by gambling; • the place has significance as a substantial collection of Federation Free style buildings which exhibit subtly varied repetition of similar motifs, asymmetrical planning and massing, and prominent skyline features in particular, the Totalisator and Administration buildings are distinctive and well resolved; • the place demonstrates the economic prosperity and population increase generated by the Gold Boom of the 1890s, which resulted in dramatically increased building activity; • the place is important in contributing to both the Belmont, and wider Perth community's sense of place, and is a landmark site that is highly valued by the people associated with the port of horseracing industry in Western Australia, and by the wider community, as a place of summer recreational activity and social interaction since the 1850s; • the place is significant for its associations with prominent figures in Western Australian life including early colonists such as John W. Hardey; explorer and politician, Alexander Forrest; and architect, J.W. Wright, M.L.C.; • the place is a rare example of a largely intact group of buildings, parts of a horse racing complex, that still relate to the original form and function of their surrounding spaces; • the continuous staging of the summer.race season at the place since the mid 19th century has allowed the ongoing demonstration of a distinctive way of life and customs associated with horse racing; and, • the place is significant in demonstrating the way that the presence of particular land features influences the uses to which land is put, and the way in which the programmatic requirements of horse racing and gambling activity shape building design and spatial planning.

Physical Description

Ascot Racecourse Complex comprises a racetrack, landscaped grounds and a collection of predominantly red brick and tile Federation Free Style buildings. The place includes the Racetrack (1853, 1876, 1982) part of the original Grandstand (1903, 1969), a Gate Cottage (c.1903, 1988), Totalisator building (1903, 1978), Administration building (1903, 1982), Members' Stand and Jockeys' Quarters (1903), Shelter Shed (1903, 1978), First Aid (c.1903) and Men's Toilets (c.1903, modifications undated). Other buildings and facilities within the complex include the ticket turnstile, the members' carpark, the Main Bar, the Totalisator control building, a child minding facility, new toilet block, three new undercover pavilions (including Ascot Pavilion), horse stalls and the Jockey's Weigh-In station and mounting pens. Ascot Racecourse Complex is located on riverfront land, directly south of the Swan River. Access is off the northern side of Grandstand Road, which runs in a northwest-southeast direction. Access to the Racecourse is via the main gate off Grandstand Road. The main gate is flanked by the Gate Cottage to the south, and the ticket turnstile (constructed in 1992) to the north, and comprises a steel gate and high brick fence with piers. An avenue of mature plane trees (Platanus acerifolia) lines the bituminized roadway that leads from the gate and connects to the main group of buildings further east. Expansive landscaped areas featuring mature Flame trees (Brachychiton acerifolium), a small lake, a playground, and the brick and tile new toilet block are located on the south side of the roadway. The grounds can be described as a recreational type designed landscape in a naturalistic/informal style. The Totalisator building (Tote) is also located south of the roadway. An octagonal shaped timber and tile pavilion is located to the west of the Totalisator building and connected by way of an undercover walkway. The large rectangular Ascot Pavilion (1995) is located immediately east of the Totalisator building forming an expansive undercover area constructed with brick piers, steel roof structure and terracotta roof tiles. The Grandstand is adjacent to the Totalisator building and faces the Racetrack. A large paved area containing the Jockey Weigh-In station and mounting pens, are found in front of both the Grandstand and the Ascot Pavilion and provides access to the Administration building. The Totalisator control building and the child minding facility are both located southwest of the Grandstand. The brick and tile Main Bar and the Shelter Shed are both located southeast of the paved area. The Members' Stand and Jockeys' Quarters are east of the Administration building and connected by way of a covered area. The First Aid building and Men's Toilets are located further east, alongside the outer racetrack fence. Horse stalls are located south of the Men's Toilets and also east of the Totalisator building with direct access to the Racetrack. The Gate Cottage is a painted brick and iron residence, in the Federation Queen Anne style, originally constructed in c.1903. The place exhibits asymmetrical massing with projecting gables on two elevations (south and west elevations), a bull-nose verandah on three elevations, and three prominent masonry chimneys with terracotta pots. The residence has timberframed doors and windows, with a canted bay window to the southwest (front) elevation. A weatherboard extension is attached to the rear of the place. The Gate Cottage was significantly modified internally in 1988 and 1989 in order to accommodate changing uses. The front door has been relocated from the southwest elevation to the northwest elevation, a number of internal walls have also been removed to open the interior spaces. The Totalisator building is a Federation Free Style building, originally constructed in c.1903, comprising a 64m x 7m masonry structure, running in a northwest-southeast direction, with a central tower over the centre of the plan. The building has a hipped tile roof with upper roof monitor and clerestory windows. The roof also has prominent eaves with exposed rafters and eaves brackets, painted white. The red-brick masonry walls have distinctive painted white and yellow horizontal banding across both the long elevations (northeast and southwest). The southwest elevation features large semi-circular 'ticket' windows, while the northeast elevation has a combination of original and new double-hung sash 'pay out' windows, (the new windows were added in 1978 when the original narrow windows were enlarged). Two large openings with roller shutters provide access through the centre of the building, while roller shuttered windows are also located at each of the short ends. A clock (1927) is positioned above the northeast opening. Internally, the Totalisator building comprises two long narrow spaces with in-built timber benches lining the two longest walls, and exposed timber roof trusses. A timber staircase is located on the southwest wall, providing access to the central tower. The central tower has a hipped tile roof with a projecting gable on the southwest elevation and is currently used as an archive store. Adjacent to the Totalisator building is the three-storey Grandstand, originally constructed in 1903. Parts of the original Grandstand fabric are still extant beneath the 1969 additions, including the majority of the Victorian cast iron columns that once supported the roof, and the two levels (ground floor and first floor) located behind and underneath the tiered seating. Original masonry walls with painted cement balustrades form the base of the ground level walls, especially visible on the northeast elevation. Two levels are built upon this base, namely the open tiered seating level with an enclosed socializing room behind (first floor), and the upper refreshment level (second floor), which cantilevers over the tiered seating area and is enclosed by glass on three sides. A ground floor level is located beneath the tiered seating and is accessible externally through a large central opening. The ground floor space is characterized by a grid of classical columns and coffered ceilings, with some parts occupied by refreshment stands. In the middle of the ground floor level is the special 'VIP' area, the Edward VII Room, featuring ornate timber paneled doors and leadlight windows. Most of this ground floor area is carpeted, with the circulation area having painted concrete floors. The Main Bar (construction date unknown) is a rectangular plan, doublestorey brick and tile building with contrasting white and yellow banding across each elevation. The ground floor features a wide encircling verandah, portions of which are enclosed with lattice screens on the southeast elevation to hide mechanical and refrigeration services. The northwest first floor elevation features semi-circular windows, designed to match motifs evident in the Totalisator building. Timber framed casement windows are found on the other three elevations. As well as the bar on the ground floor, the Main Bar houses the" Apprentices School" on the first floor. The Shelter Shed, a Federation Free Style pavilion (1903, 1978), also known as the "Sunspeed Bar", is located southeast of the main bar and comprises a timber-framed octagonal plan rotunda with terracotta tile roof, adorned with a spire and finial. A bar, added in 1978, and an assortment of tables and chairs occupy the underneath of the Shelter Shed. The Administration building (commonly referred to as the '1900 building') is a brick and tile double storey building with a lightweight timber paneled 'scratching tower' extruded out of the masonry base. The tower features a hipped tile roof topped with a roof lantern, and has exposed timber rafters. The red-brick walls of the masonry base feature yellow and white horizontal banding and large semi-circular arches and windows. Wide verandahs, under separate roofs, are found on each elevation. The front (south) ground floor verandah is the most distinctive, comprising timber turned posts and ornamental brackets. The first floor balcony on the south elevation follows the form of the building and features two different kinds of balustrade - white painted timber lattice, and ornate cement balusters. The first floor balcony on the north elevation also features ornate cement balusters but has been enclosed on all sides, becoming an extension of the first floor bar. A large masonry stair is located on the east side of the Administration building and provides external access to the first floor balcony. The whole building is crowned with a suitable turret as a finish. The roof has been laid with the handsome Marseilles tiles made by Guichard, Garvin et Cie, at St Andre - which not only add grace to the general appearance, but provide the essential requisite of great coolness, so necessary in our climate. (Michelides, in 'Ascot- A Legacy') Internally, The ground floor provides handsome and spacious rooms for the stewards and club officials plus the secretary's office, which faces south. The public office, where the entries are checked officially before the weighing in, faces the racecourse. The stewards' room faces the judges' box, the weighing-in, and the secretary's office are open to public view on the side of the lawn. The two rooms on the east are set aside for the use of members, for who a reserve has also been fenced off in the bird cage enclosure. A handsome verandah extends right around the whole block. These spaces are characteristically bright, illuminated by the distinctive and colourful semi-circular fenestrations. On the first floor, which is approached by an ornate central staircase inside, and another outer stairs from the members' reserve, are three commodious rooms, the large center one being the 'inquiry room' and the others for the conveniences of witnesses etc. A roomy balcony extends all around the first floor, with a wide open balustrade walk, which would serve as a stand, capable of holding 300 comfortably. There are lavatories and conveniences on this floor. The top floor is devoted to the glass scratching tower, a peculiar distinctive feature of the Perth racecourse. The Grandstand was late Victorian in all its detailing, involving the use of cast iron columns, pressed metal ceilings in the public areas under the seating, and in the tower, which was similar in design to the Palace Hotel in St Georges Terrace, built in 1895. In form, the grandstand comprised two levels of tiered seating facing the course, with a smaller third level for the Press, all protected from the weather by a large pitched gable corrugated iron roof. The Members' Stand and Jockeys' Quarters is a single-storey brick and tile building constructed in 1903 in the Federation Free Style and is located east of the Administration building, facing the racetrack. The north elevation comprises six structural bays, defined by masonry pilasters and large semicircular windows. The wall is topped with an ornate cement balustrade. The south elevation is similarly divided, however each bay is instead filled with roller shutters. Two triangular frontispieces are located on the south elevation, and are adorned with two horse heads framed by a horseshoe. The east and west walls are both parapets. The whole building is characterized by the horizontal banding of white, yellow, green, and red brick. Internally, the Members' Stand and Jockeys' Quarters comprises two primary spaces, the northern most room is used as a Bar, while the southernmost room, with the roller shutters, acts as a tote. The interior of the Bar is brightly painted and features exposed timber roof trusses. The main entry door is located on the west wall. The First Aid building (1903) is a single storey red brick building in the Federation Free Style with hipped tile roof, featuring a distinctive roof lantern. The form comprises a rectangular plan with a projecting porch, under a separate roof. A lightweight aluminium awning is attached over the main entry, which faces west. Double-hung timber framed casement windows are located on each elevation. The building also features rendered quoining on each corner. The Men's Toilets are located east of the First Aid building. The place comprises a single storey brick and tile building with hipped roof constructed in 1903 in the Federation Free Style. As with most of the other buildings at the site, the walls are red brick with horizontal bands painted yellow, white and green. Brick pilasters articulate the structural bays, which are revealed internally by exposed roof trusses. Entry to the male toilets (occupying the majority of the toilet block) is from the east. A single female toilet has been constructed between the First Aid building and the Men's toilets (undated modification). The Racetrack is two thousand metres long and is located northeast of the Ascot Racecourse buildings. It is encircled by a combination of fencing materials, including open steel-paling fencing and brick fencing. The track comprises four different race surfaces - Main Grass, Wood Fibre, Big Sand and Little Sand - plus a drain and Jump-Out area. A series of lakes are located in the in-track (also known as the semaphore). The finish line is located approximately seventy metres northwest of the Administration building.

History

Belmont was one of the first areas settled after the establishment of the Swan River Colony in 1829. This was to be the first British colony in Australia founded exclusively for private settlement, and the only one to be founded on the basis of a land grant system. After an area was reserved for a town site, surrounding lands were surveyed for settlers whose land grant entitlements were apportioned according to the value of the goods and labour they had brought with them into the Colony. Within twelve months of the arrival of European settlers, nearly all the river frontage from Perth to Guildford had been divided into grants. An area to the south-east of the main Perth town site was named Belmont, after 'Belmont Farm', the property of Captain Francis Byrne, who had taken up the land in 1831. Despite grants being allocated in the Belmont area, population growth was very slow. Soils were sandy and transport was difficult, with the river the main means of carrying people and goods to Perth and nearby areas. Local land owners pressed for a causeway to connect them to the Perth town site, and in 1848 this was constructed over the Heirrison Island flats. Communications were also enhanced by the construction of a bridge across the Helena River, making the journey through Belmont the main route to the Darling Ranges. After the opening of the causeway, a mail run commenced from Perth to Guildford, three times a week. By 1845, the mail service was daily. Horse racing had been held in the colony as early as October 1833, when Timor ponies were raced at Fremantle. Further races were held at Fremantle in the following year, at Guildford in 1836, and near City Beach in 1838. Although horse racing was extremely popular with all classes of colonists, race meetings were held only sporadically over the next decade or so. They were usually held as part of the commemoration of some particular event, and often included plowing competitions and special tests of skill for Aboriginals. It was on 17 March 1848 that the first race meeting was held at Belmont on 'Grove Farm', John W. Hardey's property on the Swan River. In an account of the same meeting in the Perth Gazette it was claimed that the race ground was the 'best we have yet seen in the colony', being: “quite firm for the tread of the horses, with that spring at the same time from the surface, which they require to give them more electricity in their quick movements. In the winter season the ground is boggy, but at the present time quite firm.' (Perth Gazette, 18 March 1848) The Belmont course was used for the next two years until John Hardey informed affected parties that they would need to find a new venue for the Colony's horse racing. On 22 October 1852, meetings were held to establish a Turf Club, having as its objects the improvement of the breed of horses in Western Australia and the establishment of regular race meetings. A committee of eight was elected to draw up the rules of (what would become) the Western Australian Turf Club (WATC) and to find a suitable place for a permanent racetrack. T.R.C. Walters, who owned land to the east of John Hartley's, offered the club riverfront land that was considered suitable, and the WATC began planning for the future of racing in the State. A new track was laid out under the direction of the WATC committee and the first meeting was held over two days in April 1853. The main event at the meeting was the Queen's Plate, which was run over three miles for a prize of 50 pounds, an amount that was doubled the following year. The new course was low-lying and boggy in winter, but ideal for summer racing. While there were few permanent facilities for competitors or spectators, initially, in 1854 the track was fenced, in 1856 the track was made available for training sessions, and in 1862 the lowering of a hill on the site enhanced the course. Convict labour was introduced to the Colony in 1850 and, between this time and 1884, the population in Perth increased almost five-fold. During this period, various changes to horse racing in Western Australia occurred that impacted on the Belmont site. In 1877, the State Government granted the WATC a 999 year lease on the land that comprised the Perth (later Ascot) Racecourse, and vested the land in the Chairman of the Club. Various improvements were made to this area for the comfort of spectators, while the construction of yards and bough sheds provided some shelter for the horses. In 1876, the shape of the track at the Perth Racecourse was altered to improve the quality of racing. In 1879, the Queen's Plate run at the course was superceded by the Metropolitan Handicap, which was held annually until 1887, when the event was replaced by the Perth Cup. Transport to the Ascot area was improved in 1885, when a spur line from the Perth-Guildford railway (built in 1881) was constructed across the river to a platform on the south side of the racecourse. This meant that special carriages could be used to bring horses directly to the course, instead of swimming them or pulling them over the river on a pulley system, as some owners had previously done. The railway also made the journey to the track easier and faster for spectators, and so increased crowd numbers. Access to the course for pedestrians was also improved after the State Government constructed a footbridge across the river in 1891. This structure had a midsection that could be withdrawn to allow the passage of larger river craft. The discovery of gold in 1885, and the subsequent gold boom of the 1890s, saw a four-fold increase in the State's population, which led to a large increase in race day attendances. Increased optimism and prosperity also meant that people were far more willing to gamble greater amounts of money on racing. Changes in betting methods also made gambling at Ascot more enjoyable. In addition, stakes were raised, and by 1900, amounted to as much as £35,000 annually. The State Government promoted the racing industry and continued to improve access to the racecourse at Ascot. At the Bayswater end of the Ascot spur line, a yard for horses and a cabin for those accompanying them was constructed. The horseboxes themselves were usually left on the Belmont part of the line, until they were required. In 1896, a survey was carried out for the duplication of this line, which consisted of one and a half miles of track from the Bayswater junction at Mt Joanna to the Racecourse siding. This was done both for safety reasons and to increase the quantity of traffic that could be carried on the line. The work, which included a new bridge over the river, and a 600-foot-long platform for 'dealing in an expeditious manner with race traffic', was completed in 1898 at a cost of over five and a half thousand pounds. Racing in Western Australia was given impetus with the WATC Act of 1892, which gave the Club statutory recognition under a private Act, but did not change its identity as a private club. This gave the WATC the power to set admission fees, to set penalties for infringements at the course, and to borrow funds. Facilities at the Ascot course could now be upgraded more easily, without having to appeal to the State government beforehand. One of the Club's first acts of improvement to the course was to put in an artesian bore. Water had previously been carted in barrels, but now, with a potential water flow of 600,000 gallons a day, lawns and gardens could be laid out, and the track maintained in good condition. It was in 1903 that major improvements were undertaken at Ascot, with most existing buildings demolished to make way for greatly improved facilities. Plans for a new administration building, members' stand and jockeys' quarters, totalisator, gate cottage and grandstand were all prepared in the office of James William Wright, M.L.C., engineer and architect to the Club. The new Administration buildings at Ascot were described thus: The new administrative buildings have been erected on the entirely demolished site of the old building, abutting on the Racecourse. They occupy a ground space of 80 by 80 feet, and here, again, the accommodation has been increased over fourfold. The imposing Grandstand was built on the same lines as that in Williamstown (Melbourne), 'admitted to be one of the handsomest in Australia'. Behind the seating area was a lower two level adjoining structure, surrounded by a verandah space on the upper level, and with the lower level providing an area for refreshments, dining and socializing, as well as various administrative functions. In the middle of the lower level was a special 'V.I.P.' area called the Edward VII Room. The outbreak of war in 1914 badly affected the racing industry in Western Australia. Many jockeys, trainers, patrons and others were away at war and, although the summer racing carnival continued, it was in much reduced circumstances. However, a positive advance during this time was an Act of Parliament in 1917, which made the WA TC the controlling authority for thoroughbred racing in Western Australia. Ascot was made the State's racing headquarters, and no race could be held in Western Australia without permission from the WATC. In addition, the WATC was responsible for allocating racing dates; registering race clubs, horses and owners; licensing of jockeys and trainers; and overseeing the operation of country clubs. During World War One the racecourse grounds were occupied by the Australian Infantry Forces (AIF) as a campsite. Racing began to pick up soon after the end of the War and, by the 1920s, the industry was experiencing boom conditions, with every fixture attracting a large crowd. Attendance was so large at Ascot that the Belmont Roads Board became concerned about damage to the roads in the vicinity of the track through excessive use. The positive conditions for racing at Ascot continued until the end of the 1920s, when the economic depression of the 1930s affected racing adversely, as it did all aspects of life in the State. The field events at Ascot were much smaller, as was attendance. There were also fewer breeding stock being imported, with a subsequent decline in standards. Straitened economic circumstances also led to increased cheating by owners, trainers and jockeys in order to improve their odds of winning on their betting. The Second World War also created conditions that were not conducive to a thriving racing industry. Meetings were restricted and racing permitted only once a fortnight in the metropolitan area. The racecourse was again occupied by the AIF as a campsite. It was during this time, however, that the WATC took over the proprietary clubs in the Perth area. Belmont Park was taken over in 1944, Helena Vale and Goodwood in 1945 and Canning Park in 1946. Further significant changes in the racing industry came about in the immediate post-War period and the 1950s. In 1951, the photo finish camera was introduced. In 1955, Starting Price (SP) bookmakers were licensed and so could operate legally. However, because the racing clubs were taxed at thirteen and a half percent on course tote turnover, while the SP operators paid a turnover tax of only one and a quarter percent, Ascot and other clubs were disadvantaged, as their income was derived from a percentage of on-course tote turnover. As a result of the financial disadvantage experienced by the race clubs compared to off-course bookmakers, a Royal Commission into SP betting was established. The recommendation of a semi-Government TAB system was implemented early in 1961. Almost immediately the dividend received by the WATC increased considerably. The WATC's income was increased further in the 1960s, when it sold a plot of land at Bull Creek- originally bought with the idea of establishing a track to replace Belmont Park- for $6.4 million. With these proceeds, the WATC built a new grandstand at Belmont Park (opened in 1967), and constructed a new grandstand (opened on 8 December 1969) over the lower levels of the original 1903 grandstand at Ascot. In 1975, the WATC constructed a new all-weather track at Belmont Park. Parts of the Ascot Racecourse were remodeled and renovated between 1976 and 1978. Changes included the construction of a child minding facility and the construction of the totalisator control building to the south west of the Grandstand. Modifications were made to the Shelter Shed (now the Sunspeed Bar), and alterations to the existing Totalisator Building. In 1982, the existing track was dug up and re-shaped to provide better contours and a banked run to the home turn. The Administration building was also renovated, a new jockeys' room and scales area built. The funds for these projects came from the sale of the old Helena Vale Racecourse. In 1986, the WATC moved into new offices opposite Ascot Racecourse Complex, built with proceeds from the sale of the Club's existing offices on the corner of Howard Street and the Esplanade in the City (built in 1925). In 1988, major renovation and re-modeling to the Gate Cottage was undertaken. A new toilet block was constructed to the east of Gate Cottage in 1989. The Grandstand was refurbished in 1991 and a new members' car parking area was built between the Grandstand and Grandstand Road. In 1992, a new ticket office and turnstile was built opposite the Gate Cottage on Grandstand Road. Construction of a large covered area, the Ascot Pavilion, in front of the Totalisator building, and a new weigh-in shelter was carried out in 1995 under the direction of Oldfield Knott Architects. Also in 1995, two pavilions were constructed to the northern side of the new Ascot Pavilion.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Excellent

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
27130 9002

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

16 Jan 2024

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.

Bristile Kilns (fmr), Belmont

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

00868

Location

80 Grandstand Rd Ascot

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Ascot Kilns
Kilns and Chimney Stacks
Old Bristile Kilns
Old Bristile Kilns (Beehive Kilns)

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920 to 1950

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 27 Jun 2023
State Register Registered 15 Apr 2020 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
Classified by the National Trust Classified 05 Oct 1988
Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey Completed 30 Jun 1994
Register of the National Estate Indicative Place
Register of the National Estate Nominated 03 May 1989

Condition

Bristile Kilns (fmr), Belmont is in sound to poor condition. The surviving kilns have all suffered severely from efflorescence. Salts have crystallised at the wall face, causing the brick surface to flake off, and there are dramatic accumulations of crystalline salt. (Salt was used for glazing.) There are other problems due to expansion and movement generally, and even the domes, which have not been replaced in modern times, have had to be patched in some cases. It is the arched openings and fire boxes which show the most signs of imminent collapse. The iron bands on both kilns and stacks are severely rusted and in some cases are coming away from their fastenings. The stacks show serious signs of cracking in the brick walls. The timber and iron factory structure is in a fair condition. However, the iron is in most places rusted and the timber beams appear to be rotted. Bristile Kilns (fmr), Belmont, because of its location, is subject to unauthorised access and vandalism.

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
1539 Pipe and tile kilns, former Bristile site Ascot Fields, Belmont, Perth : an assessment of cultural significance for the Department of Planning and Urban Development, Western Australia. Heritage Study {Other} 1990
8064 Ascot kilns assessment. Heritage Study {Other} 2005
7398 A history of the brick kilns, Grandstand Road, Belmont, WA : 1903 - 1982. Report 2004
7412 Traffic management of Grandstand Road and its impact on the Bristile Kilns : report on road safety issues. Heritage Study {Other} 1999
7411 Re: investigation into the entry of the "Old Bristile Kilns" in the Register of Heritage Places : submission to Heritage Council. Heritage Study {Other} 1992
1638 From the ground up : Bristile, Whittakers and Metro Brick in Western Australian history. Book 1987
9531 Swan and Helena rivers management framework: heritage audit and statement of significance, final report 26 February 2009. Heritage Study {Other} 2009
7414 Ascot Waters - Grandstand Road : assessment of road network options. + Addendum 1 : Assessment of sub-options of road network option 2E. Heritage Study {Other} 2000
7413 Bristile Kiln site assessment. Heritage Study {Other} 2000
6532 Western Australian endangered places 2003. Kit 2003
7559 Ascot Kilns assessment Report 2005
11864 Ascot kilns ( Bristile kilns (Fmr) Belmont) Heritage Study {Other} 2017
9530 Swan and Helena rivers regional recreational path development plan. Report 2009

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use VACANT\UNUSED Vacant\Unused
Original Use INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING Brickworks

Architectural Styles

Style
Other Style

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Manufacturing & processing

Creation Date

30 May 1989

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Last Update

12 May 2020

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Constructed from 1950, Constructed from 1930

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Bristile Kilns (fmr), Belmont, is an industrial site comprising eight brick circular downdraught kilns and five tall brick chimneys, and has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: • the place is the largest cluster of circular downdraught kilns and associated stacks in Australia, which are an increasingly rare industrial structure nationally; • the eight brick circular downdraught kilns are an unusual built form in the Western Australian landscape, and the five tall brick chimneys dominate the skyline and are a local landmark; • the place was the location of the first specialised pottery works established in Western Australia in 1905; • the place has value for its associations with Sir H.L. Brisbane, the Chairman of the Board of the company from 1929 to 1966. Brisbane developed the Bristile building empire, which has been prominent in the Western Australian building industry since the late 1930s; • the place has scientific value for the potential, through archaeological investigation, to yield information about the technological, functional, and evolutionary aspects of early kiln design and operation in Western Australia; and, • the place represents the development of the clay industry in the Belmont area and has had a significant impact on the development of the City of Belmont from 1905 to 1982. • the places has aesthetic and social value for its landmark qualities

Physical Description

The place has an area of 1.6 hectares and is bound by Resolution Road, Grandstand Drive and a boundary that aligns with Marina Drive. The remaining structures on the site comprise eight brick beehive kilns (circular downdraught kilns) and five tall brick chimney stacks.

History

Pottery works were established at the site on Grandstand Road opposite Ascot Racecourse in 1910. This company was taken over in 1930 by H L Brisbane & Co. At the time of the takeover by H L Brisbane & Co, the site had two kilns fired by wood and coal. In 1934, two new kilns were built by Ernie Banks at the site, followed by additions to the pipe and tile factories. In 1938, the business became H L Brisbane & Wunderlich Ltd. During the 1950s, extensions were carried out to the pipe and tile factories including the construction of two new Kilns and stacks in 1954. On 17 December 1958 the production of roofing tiles ceased. In 1963, a major development of the pipe factory occurred, which was opened as the ‘Earthenware Sewerage Pipe Factory by Premier Charles Court on 12 December. In 1971 H L Brisbane & Wunderlich Ltd started construction on a ‘Bickley” shuttle kiln which manufactured smaller diameter pipes for housing estate developers. In 1978, the second plant was converted to roof tile production. In 1982, Bristle's clay pipe division shut down. Since that time the site has remained unused with many options proposed for its future use. In 2021, a 2.5m brick sculpture of Sir Lance Brisbane was erected on the site. The designer of this sculpture is unknown but it has received significant community support since its erection. The WA government has committed to retaining the sculpture.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Moderate Authenticity: Low

Condition

Poor

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
713

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16 Jan 2024

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Ascot Residential & Stables Precinct

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

16779

Location

Bounded by Grandstand Rd, Gt Eastern Hwy, Davis St & Swan River Ascot

Location Details

including Ascot Racecourse

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1910 to 1990

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 27 Jun 2023
Heritage List Removed 17 Feb 2003

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 13 Sep 2019

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Classified by the National Trust Adopted 20 Apr 2009
Municipal Inventory Removed 17 Feb 2003 Category 1
Municipal Inventory Removed 22 Nov 2016 Category 1

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
9530 Swan and Helena rivers regional recreational path development plan. Report 2009
9531 Swan and Helena rivers management framework: heritage audit and statement of significance, final report 26 February 2009. Heritage Study {Other} 2009

Place Type

Precinct or Streetscape

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Other
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Other
Present Use COMMERCIAL Other
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Land allocation & subdivision
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

16 Sep 2003

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The precinct has value as a rare surviving example of a suburban area that has retained a significant number of actively-used stables integrated into the urban subdivisions. Evidence in the built environment of a long association with the horse racing industry and the Ascot Racecourse. It has social value to the community for the ongoing provision of horse racing at the Ascot Racecourse. It has social value for its association with the individuals and families who are significant in the history of the local area and / or the racing profession.

Physical Description

The Residential and Stables area is adjacent to Ascot Racecourse and bound by Great Eastern Highway, Tonkin Highway, Hardey Road and the Swan River. The area is unique in the Perth Metropolitan area as it provides for compatible usage of land in close proximity to the Ascot Racecourse. The area is used for residential accommodation, and stabling and a range of ancillary functions for the horse racing industry. The Residential and Stables area has special characteristics including: • Residential and stable zoning that guides development in the area to provide for the keeping of horses and allows for land uses that support the racing industry. • Min lot size of 1000m to allow for the stabling of horses. • Road design and speeds allow for the safe movement of horses across the area. This precinct is characterised by residences and commercial stables of a range of size, style and construction materials. The presence of the racecourse, the resulting streetscape of large lots, evidence of stabling and associated use differentiates the precinct from other residential areas. Physical modifications which facilitate the horse racing industry also identify the precinct. These include the markings on the road for horses to be walked safely to the Ascot Racecourse, reduced traffic speeds and informal practices such as leaving bagged horse manure on the front verge for collection by passers by.

History

Organised horse racing began in the Belmont area with a temporary track at John Wall Hardey's Grove Farm in 1848. A few years later a permanent track was established at the current location of Ascot Racecourse and racing was placed under the guidance of a new organisation, the West Australian Turf Club. Horse racing gradually became more specialised and professional, attracting trainers and owners to the Belmont area. Belmont gained little from the population growth of the 1890s and the area remained largely rural until the post-war redevelopments of the 1950s. The subdivision and rezoning of the area was therefore slow to reduce the size and viability of stbles and training areas. In the 1940s, under Town Planning Scheme No. 4, the Belmont Roads Board restricted all training stables to the northern side of the (Great Eastern) Highway near Ascot and to Newburn (now within the suburb of Redcliffe). The significance of the area did not start to emerge until after the 1940s when the zoning of the land and exclusion of particular uses elsewhere shaped the area into the racing precinct it has become. Even into the 1960s, there were numberous trainers with lots of up to 8 acres. Development within this area is governed by the City’s Local Planning Scheme No. 15 and the City of Belmont Consolidated Local Law 2020. The Local Law 2020 addresses the environmental health requirements for mixing the stabling of horses and associated uses with residential dwelling. The direct involvement with the horse racing industry has meant a high level of commitment and compliance to the ‘rules’. In July 2022 there were 128 properties with licenced stables and 1,054 horse stalls.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Fair

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Last Update

06 Feb 2024

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Lee Steere House

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

27274

Location

70 Grandstand Road Ascot

Location Details

Lot 452, DP60339

Other Name(s)

WA Turf Club Head Office

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

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
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Jun 2023 Category 4

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Post-War International

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

27 Feb 2024

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Last Update

27 Feb 2024

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Constructed from 1986

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The place has social value for the members of the horse racing industry for its provision of services since the 1980s.

Physical Description

1980s red brick and tile building constructed as part of the adjacent racing facilities. The building is located across the road from the grandstand gates to Ascot Racecourse. The building is not of any distinct architectural merit but is connected to the racing industry and built in the style of similar club houses from the era.

History

This building was constructed in the late 1980s to provide administration services for Perth Racing, formerly the Western Australian Turf Club. It was constructed on the site adjacent to the Bristile Kilns and previously there were buildings on that site related to that function. The site is well located for the adjacent Ascot Racecourse and is not far from Belmont Park Racecourse. The new administration offices were named in recognition of the contribution of the Lee Steere family. Sir Ernest Augustus Lee-Steere (1866-1957) was Chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club from 1919 to 1940 and his son, Sir Ernest Henry Lee-Steere (1912-2011) was Chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club from 1963 to 1984. For seven years, Sir Ernest Henry Lee-Steere combined being Chairman of the Western Australian Turf Club with holding the equally prestigious office of the Lord Mayor of Perth and it was on his watch that the racing organisation re-laid the Belmont Park surface. The building continues to perform the functions for which it was built.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: High

Condition

Very Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Landgate - Aerial photographs 1953-2016

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Rowlands Stockfeed Depot

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

08651

Location

214 & 216 Great Eastern Hwy Ascot

Location Details

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1929 to 1986

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Removed 31 Dec 1996

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold Current 27 May 2011

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Removed 22 Nov 2016 Category 4
Municipal Inventory Removed 31 Dec 1996 Category 4
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Jun 2023 Category 4

Condition

poor

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Original Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Rural industry & market gardening

Creation Date

17 Jun 1997

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Constructed from 1985, Constructed from 1929, Constructed from 1986

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

• The place has historic value as the site of the former Rowlands Stockfeed Depot is valued for its association with the early agricultural industries in the City of Belmont which helped to establish the character and economy of Belmont and the evolution of the City of Belmont from a semi rural district to a suburb. • The site is associated with the horse racing industry by its close proximity to Ascot races course and stables. • The site is associated with the Rowlands family who made a contribution to the establishment of the Belmont district.

Physical Description

N/A

History

George and Olive Rowlands moved into the Belmont district in 1920. In 1929, George began his own produce business and with the Belmont Railway Station only a short distance away, the daily delivery of supplies was greatly facilitated. However, when the railway line was closed in 1956, the store was greatly inconvenienced. When George Senior retired, the business was carried by his sons George and Stan. Both sons retired from the business in September 1984. The demolition of the building was approved in 2011 for the expansion of the Great Eastern Highway.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: N/A Authenticity: N/A

Condition

N/A

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
14-15
Owner Category
DJ Reddie & DL Reddie Other Private

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Last Update

08 Feb 2024

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Residence, 218-220 Great Eastern Highway

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

08650

Location

218-220 Great Eastern Hwy Ascot

Location Details

Other address details: Lot 741 Great Eastern Hwy, Ascot. VFL - 10/3/2011.

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1918

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Removed 31 Dec 1996

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 25 Mar 2011

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Removed 31 Dec 1996 Category 4
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Jun 2023
Municipal Inventory Removed 22 Nov 2016 Category 4

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Institutional Housing
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Early settlers

Creation Date

17 Jun 1997

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Constructed from 1918

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

This house was owned by Jessie and Joe Bennett who conducted what is believed to be the first boarding house in Belmont. Circa. 1918. Planning approval was granted on 12 July 2011 for the demolition of the dwelling due to the Great Eastern Highway upgrade.

Physical Description

Weatherboard and corrugated iron roof residence situated on corner of Great Eastern Highway and Carbine Street. The house is fenced off with a low height super six fence and has a front porch off Great Eastern Highway. Access to the property is off Carbine Street. There is no substantial landscaping present.

History

This house was owned by Jessie and Joe Bennett who conducted what is believed to be the first boarding house in Belmont. Circa. 1918. Planning approval was granted on 12 July 2011 for the demolition of the dwelling due to the Great Eastern Highway upgrade.

Condition

Fair

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
62 74510

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Last Update

08 Feb 2024

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Residence, 262 Great Eastern Highway

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

19876

Location

262 Great Eastern Hwy Ascot

Location Details

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1958

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 25 Mar 2011

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
(no listings)

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War California Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof TILE Terracotta Tile

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

08 Mar 2011

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Belmont RSL Club

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

19894

Location

254-256 Great Eastern Hwy & 22-24 Leake St Ascot

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Belmont Returned Servicemen's Club

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

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
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Jun 2023 Category 3

Child Places

  • 15630 Belmont RSL Sub Branch War Memorial

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL RSL Hall
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL RSL Hall

Creation Date

04 Apr 2011

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Child Places

  • 15630 Belmont RSL Sub Branch War Memorial

Statement of Significance

• The buildings and facilities together with the memorial, form a cohesive grouping and are a landmark in the streetscape. • The place has value for its association with the provision of services from the Belmont Sub Branch of the RSL since 1929. • The place has value for its association with the RAAF based in Perth during World War Two as the original building was one of the Nissen Huts used for their accomodation. • The place is valued by the RSL community for the role it plays in hosting gatherings and providing support to its members and their families. • The original portion of the premises, a Nissen hut dating from World War Two may provide further information about this type of structure.

Physical Description

The RSL is located on a site which includes the clubrooms, a memorial, car park and bowling green. The RSL building itself has a blank elevation to Leake and a highly activated frontage overlooking the bowling green. This elevation is part of the later 1980s addition and consists of a regular rhythm of openings to the majority of the elevation together with a contrasting rendered entry section to the corner. The War Memorial is located at the south eastern side of the driveway entrance, consisting of a brick enclosure with tapered top edge. The Memorial consists of flagpole, plaques, rock with memorial plaque and “Lest We Forget” on the wall. The Memorial is not old but is significant in terms of function for remembering the local men and women who gave their lives for their country.

History

A sub branch of the Returned Services League was set up in Belmont in 1929 and the early meetings were held in the bakery of Fred Corlett. The League was given a Government lease of a block of land on Guildford Road but regulations restricted construction on the lot so meetings were held at the Belmont Hall. After World War Two, the Belmont RSL were able to swap the land on Guildford Road for the site in Leake Street. In 1958, the RSL were able to purchase one of the Nissen Huts which had previously been erected at the Guildford airport. The hut was purchased from the Air Force for £170 and was formerly the RAAF Sergeants' Mess and later part of the migrant hostel. While the site was made ready the hut was stored and modified. The hall was subsequently erected on the Leake Street property through the efforts of the members and with the support of the Belmont Roads Board. It is probable the original Nissen Hut has been incorporated into the hall structure. The hall was opened on 5 December 1959 by W.S. Lonnie, State President of the RSL. This hall served as the premises until c1986 when extensive alterations were carried out to the Belmont RSL Sub-branch with the assistance of a $110,000 grant from the City of Belmont. These works included the addition of a new building adjoining the original hall, parking, bowling green and the flag pole and memorial at the entrance to the property. A new façade was constructed across the original hall to incorporate the new structure with the existing building. The public War Memorial for the City of Belmont is located in Faulkner Park and the small memorial at this location is for members and their families and friends. The City of Belmont Sub-Branch continues to be an active organisation for their members and the community.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: High

Condition

Good

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
124 2198 2753/473

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Last Update

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Residence, 12 Kalgoorlie Street, Ascot

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

27275

Location

12 Kalgoorlie Street Ascot

Location Details

Lot 100, Diagram 48656

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

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
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Jun 2023 Category 3

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Post-War International

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

27 Feb 2024

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Last Update

27 Feb 2024

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Constructed from 1950

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

• The place has aesthetic value as an example of the application of the form and detail of the Post War International style applied to simple homes with an unusual stone wall façade. • The place has historic value for its association with the early settlement of this area of Belmont in the second half of the 20th century. • The place has historic value as a demonstration of the size and scale of homes for working families and its association with the horse racing industry.

Physical Description

A single storey stone, render and brick tiled dwelling with asymmetric plan form. The stone cladding is on the front façade and laid in a random manner with flush pointing. The façade consist of a projecting section with separate hipped roof, three-section windows consisting of a central fixed pane with flanking casements and painted brick quoining. The hipped roof extends down to form wide overhanging lined eaves to all elevations. The recessed section of the façade has a concrete verandah with a flat concrete verandah roof supported on Doric style masonry columns. The verandah roof extends across the full width and extends across the windows of the projecting bay. The roof features a stepped curved detail. A small separate flat concrete canopy positioned below eaves height, is visible on the southeast elevation. Alongside is a brick chimney that includes an insert of random stone work which matches the front elevation. On the north west elevation is a recessed section of brick and stone and an integral garage. These may be later additions. The house is located on a large property that includes stables across the rear of the lot within a fenced area. There are several large mature trees on the property.

History

In the early 20th century this area was known as Belmont Park and there was little settlement in the area. This area was subdivided for residential development in 1900 but there was little evidence of occuancy, apart from properties associated with the horse racing industry. From the readily available evidence this place was built c1950 as it is evident in an aerial photograph in November 1953. The place is not included in the Post Office Directories of 1949. No detail of the owners or occupants has been found. The property includes two lots (Lot 42 and 43). Aerial photographs indicate that stables were present on the property from 1953. The first stables were located on the north west corner of the property. The stables located on the rear boundary of the lot were built c1980.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Landgate - Aerial photographs 1953-2016

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Rail Line (fmr) - Matheson Rd

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

16863

Location

Matheson Rd Ascot

Location Details

Line ran down Belmont Rd, on the Maylands side and curved around after crossing the river to run alongside Matheson Rd.

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1895

Demolition Year

1956

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Removed 22 Aug 2016

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Removed 17 Feb 2003 Category 4
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Jun 2023 Category 4

Statement of Significance

In 1895 a rail link was opened with the actual line branching the Bayswater line at Mt Joanna and crossing the river on what had been Drummond's property Loc. 31. The line ran down Belmont Road, on the Maylands side and curved around after crossing the river to run alongside Matheson Road (then called Cambridge Crescent). The bridge was constructed in two separate sections with a line for "up" traffic and one for "down" traffic. In 1902 a controversy arose over the naming of the two stations along the racecourse link, but the Belmont Park Road Board was adamant that the name Belmont be retained at all cost. In addition to racing patrons the link also serviced local businesses. In particular Rowlands Produce Store and Brisbane and Wunderlich were extremely dependent upon the line for daily supplies. This line was closed in 1956 when a fire destroyed the bridge beyond repair. All remnants were demolished in the 1960's and the site of the Belmont Station is now part of the car park at Ascot Racecourse. The site is marked with a commemorative plaque erected in the year of the Bi-Centenary.

History

In 1895 a rail link was opened with the actual line branching the Bayswater line at Mt Joanna and crossing the river on what had been Drummond's property Loc. 31. The line ran down Belmont Road, on the Maylands side and curved around after crossing the river to run alongside Matheson Road (then called Cambridge Crescent). The bridge was constructed in two separate sections with a line for "up" traffic and one for "down" traffic. In 1902 a controversy arose over the naming of the two stations along the racecourse link, but the Belmont Park Road Board was adamant that the name Belmont be retained at all cost. In addition to racing patrons the link also serviced local businesses. In particular Rowlands Produce Store and Brisbane and Wunderlich were extremely dependent upon the line for daily supplies. This line was closed in 1956 when a fire destroyed the bridge beyond repair. All remnants were demolished in the 1960's and the site of the Belmont Station is now part of the car park at Ascot Racecourse. The site is marked with a commemorative plaque erected in the year of the Bi-Centenary.

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Other
Present Use VACANT\UNUSED Vacant\Unused

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

08 Jun 2004

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Last Update

25 Feb 2021

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

• The site has historic value for its association with the raillink which connected Belmont to the Perth to Guildford railway line. This brought racegoers to Ascot and provided essential deliveries to local businesses. • The former railway line demonstrates how important the racing industry was to the development of the Belmont district.

Physical Description

N/A

History

In 1895, a rail link was opened with the actual line branching the Bayswater line at Mt Joanna and crossing the river on what had been Drummond's property Loc. 31. The line ran down Belmont Road, on the Maylands side and curved around after crossing the river to run alongside Matheson Road (then called Cambridge Crescent). The bridge was constructed in two separate sections with a line for "up" traffic and one for "down" traffic. In 1902, a controversy arose over the naming of the two stations along the racecourse link, but the Belmont Park Road Board was adamant that the name Belmont be retained at all cost. In addition to racing patrons, the link also serviced local businesses. In particular Rowlands Produce Store and Brisbane and Wunderlich were extremely dependent upon the line for daily supplies. This line was closed in 1956 when a fire destroyed the bridge beyond repair. All remnants were demolished in the 1960's and the site of the Belmont Station is now part of the car park at Ascot Racecourse. The site is now marked with a commemorative plaque erected in the year of the Bi-Centenary.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: N/A Authenticity: N/A

Condition

N/A

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Ascot Water Playground

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

16843

Location

97 Matheson Rd Ascot

Location Details

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1977

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Removed 17 Feb 2003

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Jun 2023 Category 4
Municipal Inventory Removed 22 Nov 2016 Category 3
Municipal Inventory Removed 17 Feb 2003 Category 3

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other BRICK Other Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

01 Jun 2004

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Constructed from 1977

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

• The site has historic value for its association with the Red Scheme for the long term unemployed that sought to provide skills and confidence for the participants. • The site has historic value for its association with the provision of small scale parks in metropolitan Perth in the late 20th century. • The site has social value for the many members of the Belmont community and communities across Perth who visited the playground from 1979 to 2002.

Physical Description

N/A

History

The playground was built c1977 under the State Labor Government's 'Red Scheme' for the long-term unemployed. Once opened the playground attracted many visitors from outside the district as well as locals. The complex consisted of 5 major play areas with pools and water slides, plus a barbecue area, mini-golf course and kiosk. It was opened in November 1977 having cost the Belmont Shire $326,156.00. Treated water from a natural spring was used for the water supply and was the first such facility to be established in Australia. The pools and water features where made of concrete, tiles and brick. The playground closed in 2002, largley due to changes in river run off reforms and changes in Occupational Health and Safety legislation. The park was subject to decay and graffiti until demolished in early 2018. The site has since been subdivided anddeveloped with single residences.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: N/A Authenticity: N/A

Condition

N/A

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
50 1293 1493/Folio672

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Residence

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

16844

Location

15 Moreing St Ascot

Location Details

Originally 11 now 15

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1914

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Removed 17 Feb 2003

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Jun 2023 Category 3
Municipal Inventory Removed 22 Nov 2016 Category 3
Municipal Inventory Removed 17 Feb 2003 Category 3

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Blunden, Verg Architect - -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Bungalow

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

01 Jun 2004

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Constructed from 1914

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Family home of Michael Connaughton. Secretary of Belmont Road Board 1922.

Physical Description

Residence on Moreing Street. Originally No. 11 now No. 15

History

Family home of Michael Connaughton. Secretary of Belmont Road Board 1922.

Condition

Fair

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
5 1282/Folio445

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Grove Farm Site

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

16851

Location

160 Stoneham St Ascot

Location Details

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Removed 17 Feb 2003

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Removed 17 Feb 2003 Category 4
Municipal Inventory Removed 22 Nov 2016 Category 4
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Jun 2023 Category 4

Place Type

Urban Open Space

Uses

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

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Early settlers

Creation Date

08 Jun 2004

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

• The site has historic value for its association with the first European settlers of Belmont, the Hardey family. The house and farming property were key to the establishment and development of the region.

Physical Description

There is no evidence of the former farming property.

History

A large self funded group of Methodist settlers arrived in the Swan River Colony in February 1831. John Wall Hardey and his brother Joseph were leaders of the group and they were granted land in the present day Maylands penisular. John Wall Hardey was later granted a large parcel of land designated as Location 33 across the river in the future City of Belmont. This large parcel of land was bound by the river and the present day Hardey Road and Abernethey Road was used in conjunction with the Maylands land to develop the family's farming enterprises. Part of this site was used as the first racecourse until the Western Australian Turf Club acquired the present Ascot site in 1852. The Royal Perth Golf Club also used part of Grove Farm from 1900 to 1908 when they made their permanent home in South Perth. Robert Davy Hardey considerably extended his family's influence with purchase of Locs 30, 31 & 32. This brought the Hardey's Belmont holdings to 7,000 acres, nearly the whole of today's City of Belmont. The land produced good crops of vegetables, fruit, even some tobacco and Robert enjoyed great success with his grape production and resulting wines. The wine making was carried out in partnership with his cousin Richard Hardey of Tranby. Cellars were dug under Belmont House, now the Sandringham Hotel, from the river bank and were only closed off in recent times. Grove Farm house must have been one of the finest houses in the early years of the Colony. It was two stories and built of brick with 4 rooms upstairs, 4 rooms downstairs, plus a kitchen and bathroom. Horse stalls and a number of other buildings stood nearby.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: N/A Authenticity: N/A

Condition

N/A

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
5 60041

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Residence

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

16852

Location

11 Thompson St Ascot

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Blacklock Residence (fmr)

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Removed 17 Feb 2003

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Removed 17 Feb 2003 Category 2
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Jun 2023 Category 3
Municipal Inventory Removed 22 Nov 2016 Category 2

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Early settlers

Creation Date

08 Jun 2004

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

• The place demonstrates the form and detail (where it can be determined) and garden setting of the Federation Bungalow style. • The place has historic value as one of the early residences on this portion of the river frontage and contributed to the establishment of Ascot. • The place has historic value for its association with the Blacklock family who were prominent in the brick manufacturing and building industries in Belmont. • The place has social value as its continuity on the site and its association with the development of the district contributes to the community's sense of place.

Physical Description

The house is obscured from the street but indications are that house is a symetrical plan form with a central door which features leadlight fanlights and sidelights. The windows on the front elevation have similar decorative sidelights. The main entrance has a awning entry which features decorative timber turned posts and fretwork. The place is set within a garden which features mature trees and access to the river frontage includes a small jetty.

History

Joseph John William Blacklock (1863-1942), a builder, arrived in the Colony in the 1890's. He built his home on Guildford Road opposite the old convict camp where he lived with his wife Elizabeth, nee Fisher (1872-1939) and their eight children. Blacklock purchased Millard's brickworks after World War 1, renamed them Redcliffe Brickworks. At this time local brickworks and the local tile factory prospered with the increased demand for housing. It is understood that some of his six sons followed him into the profession. The Blacklock family business was responsible for the construction of many local buildings including the All Saint’s Anglican Church Belmont (since demolished) and St. Anne's Church, Belmont, 1914. This residence at Lot 15 Thompson Street was built c.1911 by the Blacklock family and lived in by a family member. Aerial photographs from the mid 20th century indicate that the form and extent of the original residence have not changed significantly although the front elevation appears to have been modified.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: Moderate

Condition

Good

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
15 1293 1690/Folio86

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Invercloy Park

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

25910

Location

11A Wedderburn Pl Ascot

Location Details

Invercloy Park - Palms

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 27 Jun 2023
Heritage List Removed 22 Nov 2016

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Removed 22 Nov 2016 Category 2

Parent Place or Precinct

00140 Nulsen Haven

Place Type

Urban Park

Creation Date

29 May 2017

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Last Update

29 May 2017

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The date palms are a significant landmark on both Great Eastern Highway and Wedderburn Place. The date palms have a strong aesthetic and historic connection to Invercloy (1904), which enhance this significant property. The date palms are associated with Jack Barry, a well-known horse owner, and who probably planted them c.1929. Accurately giving the age of a Canary Island Date Palm is difficult, since their growth rate is dependent on the quantity of water they are able to obtain. It is usually thought that these palms take 80 years to reach their full height of 18 metres, but in the presence of sufficient water this height can be reached in 25 years. Nonetheless, there is good evidence they were planted for Jack Barry after he purchased Wedderburn (formerly Invercloy, and later Nulsen Haven) in 1928. Jack Barry had retired from the racing industry and purchased Wedderburn, “one of the show places of Belmont”. He remodelled and redecorated the property, but the most notable change to the extensive grounds was to the garden. (Call News, 22 March 1929) It is likely, then, that the date palms were planted during this campaign. By 1943, when Wedderburn was offered for sale, it was described as being enclosed by “well-kept lawns, gardens and shrubberies, all well reticulated”, and a particular feature was “the number of well grown shade trees”. (West Australian, 10 March 1943) The description of trees as “well grown” is consistent with them having been planted c.1929. In 2016, the four date palms are on a separate lot to the original property, and are located in a small park with high aesthetic value.

Physical Description

Four mature Canary Island Date Palms (Phoenix canariensis) located on the former garden of Invercloy (1904, later called Wedderburn and then Nulsen Haven).

History

The date palms are a significant landmark on both Great Eastern Highway and Wedderburn Place. The date palms have a strong aesthetic and historic connection to Invercloy (1904), which enhance this significant property. The date palms are associated with Jack Barry, a well-known horse owner, and who probably planted them c.1929. Accurately giving the age of a Canary Island Date Palm is difficult, since their growth rate is dependent on the quantity of water they are able to obtain. It is usually thought that these palms take 80 years to reach their full height of 18 metres, but in the presence of sufficient water this height can be reached in 25 years. Nonetheless, there is good evidence they were planted for Jack Barry after he purchased Wedderburn (formerly Invercloy, and later Nulsen Haven) in 1928. Jack Barry had retired from the racing industry and purchased Wedderburn, “one of the show places of Belmont”. He remodelled and redecorated the property, but the most notable change to the extensive grounds was to the garden. (Call News, 22 March 1929) It is likely, then, that the date palms were planted during this campaign. By 1943, when Wedderburn was offered for sale, it was described as being enclosed by “well-kept lawns, gardens and shrubberies, all well reticulated” and a particular feature was “the number of well grown shade trees”. (West Australian, 10 March 1943) The description of trees as “well grown” is consistent with them having been planted c.1929. In 2016, the four date palms are on a separate lot to the original property, and are located in a small park with high aesthetic value.

Condition

Very Good

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
64

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Nulsen Haven

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

00140

Location

4 Wedderburn Pl Ascot

Location Details

Address previously known as 462 Great Eastern Hwy, Redcliffe.

Other Name(s)

Invercloy
Wedderburn

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1904

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Removed 31 Dec 1996
Heritage List Adopted 27 Jun 2023
Heritage Agreement YES 15 Oct 1997 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument
State Register Registered 29 Nov 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 Removed 22 Nov 2016 Category 1
Municipal Inventory Removed 31 Dec 1996 Category 1
Classified by the National Trust Classified 05 Oct 1988
Register of the National Estate Interim 17 Dec 1996

Child Places

  • 25910 Invercloy Park

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
John and Mary Wilkie Architect - -

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
9531 Swan and Helena rivers management framework: heritage audit and statement of significance, final report 26 February 2009. Heritage Study {Other} 2009
1637 Nulsen Haven Redcliffe WA : conservation plan. Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 1995
9530 Swan and Helena rivers regional recreational path development plan. Report 2009

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Two storey residence
Other Use HEALTH Housing or Quarters
Other Use COMMERCIAL Hotel, Tavern or Inn
Other Use HEALTH Asylum
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Two storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Queen Anne

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof TILE Terracotta Tile
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Cultural activities
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES World Wars & other wars

Creation Date

30 May 1989

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Constructed from 1904

Demolition Year

N/A

Child Places

  • 25910 Invercloy Park

Statement of Significance

The Nulsen Haven is of historic and social significance to the development of the Belmont community. The property was and remains to this day a well-known and loved landmark. ‘Wedderburn’ had a big impact on the community. There was no house like it from the Causeway to Guildford. Some of the main highlights of the years were the Fetes, Concerts and social functions held by the Red Cross Society during the First World War. Also the WA Hunt Club’s meets held in the grounds, a family wedding, a social function for the winning of the WA Derby by one of the horses from the property and all the private parties, musical evenings and Sunday afternoon tennis parties. Pre-election meetings were even held in the front gardens by torch-light.

Physical Description

Character two-storey dwelling previously having frontage to Great Eastern Highway. The building had a substantial front setback to Great Eastern Highway, which was subdivided into residential lots.

History

When the vessel ‘Parmelia arrived at Fremantle in 1829, on board was Commander M.J. Currie. At Governor Stirling’s request he and a Lieut. James made a quick survey of the Swan River as far as where the town of Guildford is now situated. Currie selected approximately 360 acres on the left bank of the river, about half way between Perth and Guildford. This allocation became known as Swan Loc. 28. In 1834 George Williams bought Loc.28 from Currie, who by this time had returned to England. In 1852 ‘Redcliffe’ Loc.28 was sold to Robert Fauntleroy for 500 pounds. He built a mud brick house and outbuildings between the main track (later Guildford Road) and the river. Fauntleroy sold the property in 1895 to George Benporath. John and Mary Wilkie and family moved to Redcliffe in the 1890’s and settled on a portion of Loc.28. John Wilkie worked as an engineer on the Railways. In 1904 they had constructed a large two-storey building between Fauntleroy’s farmhouse and Guildford Road. The very impressive building was apparently erected for a hotel. However, it was never licensed and the Wilkies used it as their home. It was named ‘Invercloy’. The Wilkies established the centre front lawn as a croquet lawn. In 1910, the house and land, comprising 40 acres, was purchased by Charley Ball and his family lived there for 18 years. The name of the house was changed to ‘Wedderburn’, called after a small mining town in Victoria where Charles Ball was born. Apart from the main house there was a brick gardener’s cottage and large brick stables. As the 5 Ball children grew older and tennis became a popular game, the croquet lawn was marked out for a tennis court. In 1928 the house and land was sold to Jack Barry. Some years later it was sold to the Australian National Airways to be used as a hostel for their staff. It was during this time that the surrounding was subdivided into building blocks and the tower removed from the building. The RAAF also occupied the house during the Second World War and used it as an ‘R&R’ place for their air crew and ground staff. In 1964 the house was purchased by the Mentally Incurable Children’s Association. In 1986 the name was changed to Nulsen Haven Association Inc. The land surrounding the building was approved for residential subdivision in September 1999. The Invercloy Estate Design Guidelines have been prepared to ensure a high standard of development in recognition of the presence and cultural significance of ‘Invercloy’ (the principal building).

Condition

Fair

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
888 1792 1820/Folio663

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Garratt Road Bridge

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

11342

Location

Garratt Rd Bayswater

Location Details

Additional addresses: Garratt Rd, Ascot & Grandstand Rd, Ascot H.37 at SLKm 0.12m Map 2, UF3

Other Name(s)

and Down stream (1972); MRWA 950
Garratt Road Bridges Upstream (1935)

Local Government

Bayswater

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1972, Constructed from 1935

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 25 Feb 2020
State Register Registered 23 Mar 2010 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
Classified by the National Trust Classified 14 Apr 1998
Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey Completed 11 Dec 1998
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 25 Feb 2020 Classification 1
Municipal Inventory Adopted 24 Feb 1998 Classification 3

Condition

Garratt Road Bridge is in good condition and shows evidence of ongoing maintenance and repairs. It has high integrity and authenticity.

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Ernie Godfrey Architect 1933 1935
Main Roads of Western Australia (MRWA) Architect 1933 1972

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
9530 Swan and Helena rivers regional recreational path development plan. Report 2009
11995 Report : Maintenance of Timber Bridges in the Metropolitian region. Heritage Study {Other} 2021
9531 Swan and Helena rivers management framework: heritage audit and statement of significance, final report 26 February 2009. Heritage Study {Other} 2009

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Road: Bridge
Present Use Transport\Communications Road: Bridge

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other TIMBER Other Timber

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Technology & technological change
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Road transport
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES Water, power, major t'port routes
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict}
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES Depression & boom

Creation Date

19 Mar 1998

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Author

National Trust of Western Australia

Construction Date

Constructed from 1935 to 1970

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The first bridge was built to cater to the motor car age, but at a time when the volume of traffic was not large, and thus is a demonstration of a way of life. However, it was not essentially the car which brought about the perceived need for the bridge. Belmont and Bayswater had been agitating since 1898 for a bridge between them. The bridge also has historical significance as the result of a very long running campaign in both Bayswater and Belmont. The idea of a bridge was taken up by the Town Planning Commission in the late 1920s, the intended site being at Slade Street. However, the Tonkin Highway which crosses the River upstream has since reduced the overall importance of Garratt Road Bridge. The bridge also has environmental significance, as it greatly altered the local human and physical environment by brining Bayswater and Belmont together and providing an additional river crossing between Perth and Guildford. It also made Garratt Road an important artery in the district, as formerly it had been of little consequence. Finally, the bridge has social significance as the availability of a link between the two sides of the river meant that there was a flow of people across the river for work and commuting to Perth. It also attracted people to the riverside at Garratt Road which developed into the major riverside recreation area in the district and remained so until the early 1970s.

Physical Description

The Garratt Road Bridge comprises two separate road bridges separated by a bridge width, with the upstream one (Bridge 950) being used for southbound traffic as well as a foot bridge, and the downstream one (Bridge 952) being used for traffic travelling north. The upper bridge also carries two pipes with large diameters on its outer edges. Both bridges are supported by timber piles driven into the river bed, linked with timber cross bracing and double beams top and bottom, then spanned by timber logs, which in turn support the wooden decking. The upper bridge, which is somewhat lower in height, has steel R. S. J. beams replacing the original upper linking wooden beams. The railing to both roadways is of steel safety variety, although the foot bridge retains the white painted wooden railing that was originally used throughout. The 1935 bridge comprises 38 spans and is 237.89 metres in length. The width between kerbs is 8.38m. Round timber stringers and driven piles have been used. It was built as 37/20ft and 1/40ft, with 20ft width between kerbs and a 50ft footway.

History

The Garratt Road Bridge is part of an important artery which links the City of Bayswater with the City of Belmont, providing an important route to the Perth Airport. The structure has held a significant place in the history of metropolitan Perth long before it was built, as the idea of a bridge over the Swan River was an issue of concern to residents on either side of the river from the late 1890s. It was perhaps the subject of more deputations than any other issue in the district. The campaign for a bridge gathered momentum when the new Town Planning Commission took up the issue just before the Depression, strongly advocating the route which brings Slade Street, Bayswater as the possible site. Depression conditions frustrated this work along with many others, and when the idea was finally endorsed by the Main Roads Department the site had shifted to Garratt Road. Garratt Road thus went from a sidetrack to a major artery and in this process, some houses had to be demolished or shifted, including Wright's fishing business which was directly in the path of the bridge. This was on of the houses to be moved. The bridge was opened on New Years Day 1935 and by the mid-1950s the traffic flow across the river had outgrown the bridge, and it was widened in 1962 to 27ft 6in between kerbs. In 1970 it was duplicated with another bridge 7 yards downstream. The 1935 now goes from Bayswater to Belmont, while the 1970 bridge goes in the opposite direction.

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Last Update

12 Jan 2021

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Author

City of Bayswater

Construction Date

Constructed from 1935

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The place is a landmark on the Swan River and is a good example of timber bridges built by the Main Roads Department. The place is the longest remaining timber bridge with a steel navigation span in the state. The construction of a bridge at this point in the river was long compaigned for by the local community; prior to its erection residents has to cross the river at Bassendean or the Causeway.

Physical Description

Two separate road bridges, the upstream one being used for south-bound traffic as well as a foot bridge and the downstream one for traffic travelling north. The upstream 1935 bridge also carries two large diameter pipes on it's outer edges. Both bridges are supported by timber piles driven into the river bed linked with timber cross bracing and double beams top and bottom and then spanned by timber logs which in turn support the wooden decking. The 1935 bridge, which is somewhat lower in height, has steel R.S.J. beams replacing the original upper linking wooden beams. The railing to both roadways has steel safety rails, although the foot bridge retains the white painted wooden railing that was originally used throughout. The 1935 bridge is supported by about 37 piers and 38 spans over a length of 238 meters. Roadworks to the bridge are classified as a 'public work' and are permitted without the need for Council approval.

History

The Garratt Road Bridge was significant in Bayswater history long before it was built, as the idea of a bridge over the Swan River was an issue of concern to Bayswater from the late 1880s. It was perhaps the subject of more deputations than any other issue in the district. The campaign for a bridge gathered momentum when the new Town Planning Commission (established in 1928) took up the issue just before the Depression, strongly advocating Slade Street as the site. Depression conditions frustrated this work along with many others, and when the idea was finally endorsed by the Main Roads Department the site had shifted to Garratt Road. Garratt Road thus went from a sidetrack to a major artery and in this process, some houses had to be demolished or shifted, including Wright's fishing business which was directly in the path of the bridge. The bridge was opened on New Year's Day 1935 and by the mid 1950s the traffic flow across the river had outgrown the bridge. The bridge was widened in 1962 to allow for increased traffic flow both ways, and in 1970 a duplicate bridge was built adjacent (downstream). In 1972, a reinforced concrete overlay was installed with fabric expansion joints at every third pier. Further work was carried out in 1989, including the replacement of the concrete overlay and of the original karri halfcaps. The 1935 bridge now goes from Bayswater to Belmont, while the 1970 bridge goes in the opposite direction.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity - High Authenticity - High

Condition

Good

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
32 Local Heritage Survey Number

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Last Update

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Swan Portland No. 1 Dredge

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

08647

Location

Belmont

Location Details

Located in the Swan River, approximately 50m upstream from the Goodwood Parade boat ramp, against the bank.

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Removed 31 Dec 1996

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Removed 22 Nov 2016 Category 4
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Jun 2023 Category 3
Municipal Inventory Removed 31 Dec 1996 Category 4

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use VACANT\UNUSED Vacant\Unused
Original Use INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS River & sea transport
OCCUPATIONS Manufacturing & processing

Creation Date

17 Jun 1997

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

• The structure has some aesthetic value as a decayed ruin on the foreshore which are evocative of the former industrial practices on the river. • The structure has historic value for its association with the first half of the 20th century when the river was used for transport for commercial practices. • The structure has historic value for its association with the Swan Portland Cement Company who were significant employers in the district. • The structure has historic value for its demonstration of past practices of dredging and the use of oyster shell for the production of lime. • The structure has value for the local community as evidence by the decision to erect as plaque at the site in 1996 in recognition of its significance to the history of the Belmont community.

Physical Description

The wooded remnants of this dredge are exposed in low tide revealing a timber framework in poor condition. The structure is located approximated 50 metres upstream from what was previously known as the Goodwood Parade boatramp and is now the Balbuk Way boatramp alongside the shoreline and a build up of sand has created access to the structure. A survey of the structure in 2004 by the Maritime Archaeology Association of Western Australia designated the dimensions of the structure as 19 metres by 7.2 metres with a draft of 1 metre.

History

The establishment of the West Australian Portland Cement Limited's factory in Rivervale in 1920 made a significant impact on the development of the Belmont District. The company's locally manufactured lime, although cheaper, was initially rejected by the local construction industry but the use of the locally found oyster shell dredged from the Swan River bed was welcomed as it produced a quality product. The company was a significant employer in the district although the environmental impact of its processes were suffered by all who lived nearby. The deposits of decayed oyster shell were found in abundance in the river bed although some areas, such as near the Ascot Racecourse, shell could be found to a depth of 32 feet. Between 1927 and 1956 over 3 million tons of shell was extracted from the river but this source of lime was ultimately unsustainable because of increasing costs. This structure is the remains of one of the dredges which mined the shell from the river bed and loaded barges for transport to the factory. Research by the Maritime Archeology Association of Western Australia has stated that this wreck was known as the Swan Portland No. 1 Dredge. A former worker at Swan Portland Cement Company, Charlie Klegg, described the process as follows: The dredge was built of timber and the drag line was powered by a coal burning steam engine. The method of holding these dredges in position was by using two 11/2 ton anchors off the bow with a 600′ line, two 11/2 ton anchors off either side and the fifth anchor weighing 2 ton, straight off the stern. After working an area, the crew would loosen off the side and stern anchors, while tightening the ones on the bow, thus, moving forward. These anchors came off the Lygnern when she sank off Fremantle Harbour in April 1936. The dredge was stripped of its boiler and machinery in 1956 and abandoned at this site. Since that time it has remained insitu and is gradually degrading. In recognition of the historical significance of the cement industry to the development of the region and the role of dredges in that industry, the Belmont Historical Society placed a commemorative plaque near the site in 1996. No evidence of this plaque was found in the 2021 site visit.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Low Authenticity: Low

Condition

Poor

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Last Update

08 Feb 2024

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Belmont Police Station

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

17400

Location

273 Abernethy Rd Belmont

Location Details

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1997

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 28 Sep 2012

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
(no listings)

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Other Use GOVERNMENTAL Police Station or Quarters

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Law & order

Creation Date

16 Mar 2006

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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McKenzie Residence

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

25895

Location

34 Alfred St Belmont

Location Details

Local Government

Belmont

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Removed 22 Nov 2016

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Removed 22 Nov 2016 Category 4
Local Heritage Survey Adopted 27 Jun 2023 Category 4

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Creation Date

20 Mar 2017

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Last Update

20 Mar 2017

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Author

City of Belmont

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

• The place has social value for its association with Fred McKenzie, a prominent Western Australian Labor politician.

Physical Description

McKenzie Residence is a typical 1970s brick and tile single-storey double-fronted property, with part of the external wall, near the entrance, clad in stone veneer and a low-pitched roof.

History

McKenzie Residence is associated with Fred McKenzie, a prominent Western Australian Labor MLC. He trained as a plasterer and subsequently worked with the Midland Railway Company in regional Western Australia. Together with his wife and two children he moved to Belmont in 1969 when it is likely this house was built. The family lived in the area for the remainder of their lives. Fred Evan McKenzie (1933-2008) was first elected to the East Metropolitan Province in 1977. He remained in parliament for sixteen years, and was Labor whip for thirteen of those. He was well-known in the Belmont area for his community involvement and his assistance with local projects. The site is significant due to its association with Fred McKenzie.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: High

Condition

Good

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
6

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08 Feb 2024

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