Local Government
Gnowangerup
Region
Great Southern
Location
7 Aylmore St Gnowangerup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
House
Old Noongar Centre
Construction Date
Constructed from 1913
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 13 Apr 2012 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 1996 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 1996 | ||
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7533 | Old Noongar centre Gnowangerup : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2005 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Aboriginal people |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
21 Nov 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1910
Demolition Year
N/AStatement of Significance
Historic - one of the oldest remaining houses in the Gnowangerup townsite, this house has had many owners and tenants. Social - used as a Noongar Centre prior to the building of the new centre. Aesthetic - represents the style of building for the 1910 - 1920 period.
Physical Description
The old Aboriginal Centre is located next door to the next Aboriginal Centre/Hall in Aylmore Street, Gnowangerup. Currently a proposal to convert this building into a Noongar Craft Centre is being considered.
Integrity/Authenticity
MODIFICATIONS Original structure not altered a great deal. EXTENT OF ORIGINAL FABRIC REMAINING 70%
Condition
Very Poor
| Owner | Category |
|---|---|
| Gnowangerup Aboriginal Corporation | Other Private |
Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.
Location
Gnowangerup-Broomehill Rd Gnowangerup
Location Details
Local Government
Gnowangerup
Region
Great Southern
Construction Date
Constructed from 1910 to 1918
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 30 May 2000 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 1996 | ||
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Stable |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Stable |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Handmade Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
31 Dec 1993Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1910
Demolition Year
N/AStatement of Significance
Historic - Telyarup was a model farm in its time. One of the first sheep studs in Gnowangerup. Mick Corbett was a Nor-Wester who bred sheep for stations in this region. Mick Corbett was also one of our town's forefathers, being our representative on the Broomehill Road Board, and on the Gnowangerup Road Board when it was formed. He also donated the money to build the Gnowangerup Agricultural Hall in 1910. Aesthetic - Telyarup is a beautiful homestead, typical of the Nor-Wester's opulence. Social - The hub of social life in the 1910 - 1930 era. Weddings were held here, as well as many other social gatherings.
Physical Description
Telyarup Homestead, single-storey brick and iron farmhouse and associated farm structures. Displays quality craftsmanship. The Telyarup bricks were made on property the timbers imported from England. Telyarup had a private chapel with stained glass windows. Men's quarters made from local stone.
History
Telyarup was purchased by Mr Michael Corbett in 1906. In 1910 he built a rambling homestead in the style of the Nor-Westers, of which he had previously been. These were a group of people who had come down from the North West of the state, having made their money in this area. Most built large homesteads. The Telyarup bricks were made on property the timbers imported from England. Telyarup had a private chapel with stained glass windows, which had been blessed by the Pope before being shipped to WA. All fittings were given to the church when Mr Corbett sold the property in 1920 to HO Timms. Telyarup had stables, men's quarters, meatrooms and other outbuildings, some of which still remain. Telyarup is in the process of being renovated.
Integrity/Authenticity
MODIFICATIONS Additions were made to the homestead around 1925. EXTENT OF ORIGINAL FABRIC REMAINING 70%
Condition
Fair
Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.