Fawkes House

Values

The place is a good example of a substantial brick residence in the Federation Bungalow style.

The place has aesthetic value as a fine residence in a landscaped garden and orchard setting.

The place is associated with the development of the fruit industry in the Darling Ranges area, and in particular with the need to cultivate seedlings to support this industry.

The place is associated with George Fawkes, who was responsible for the establishment of the house and nursery and after whom the building is named.

It is one of a few examples of places associated with the development of market gardens in the Darling Ranges area.

Physical Description

The house is located within a heavily planted garden on the northern side of Union Road. To the east of the house and garden is an orchard and on the opposite side of the road is a packing shed. The house is a brick and tile house in the Federation Bungalow style. It has wide verandahs to the front and side elevations. The verandahs are supported with turned timber posts and have decorative timber balustrades and valances. There is a gable over the main entry into the house. The place is said to also comprise a separate wash house, a garage of laterite construction, and a 1920s tennis court, now a croquet lawn.

History

The place originally consisted of 160 acres and is said to have been first taken up in the 1890s. Subsequent to World War Two, there was increased settlement of the area as a result of Soldier Settlement Schemes and finance available from the Agricultural Bank. Market gardening became an increasingly popular industry in the area as Italian immigrants began to take up land abandoned by ex-servicemen. This is the period that George Fawkes, member of the Plymouth Brethren, first settled on the land. He was responsible for the construction of the large homestead on the 160 acres property, which is said to have had the first tiled roof in Carmel. Fruit orchards became one of the most commercially important crops in the area and up to the early 1900s young trees had to be imported from the eastern states. One of the first nurseries established in the area to produce seedlings for the orchards was by Thomas Price and Charles Harper at the Woodbridge Estate in Guildford. Fawkes also developed a nursery on his Carmel property in the 1920s, which is believed to have been the first nursery begun in the area and predates that of Wilson and Johns also at Union Road.

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·         the place has historic value for its association with the establishment and development of the orchard industry in the district ·         The place has historic value for its association with the Fawkes family who made a significant contribution to the development of the district ·         the place has social value as a good example of a substantial home of the 1920s in a rural setting

Physical Description

Single storey dwelling of brick and tile construction. The brick has been laid in the distinctive garden wall bond. The roof is hipped in form with elevated vented ridge and a central gable above the doorway and two tall brick chimneys with terracotta flues. The verandah canopy is part of the main roof, set at a shallower angle, supported on turned timber columns with timber frieze. Centrally placed steps lead to front door. The windows are timber framed casements with multi-paned fan lights above.

History

Land allocation, early settlers, technology, religion, orchards, nurseries.

Integrity/Authenticity

Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - High

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Good This residence was built by George Maurice Fawkes (1867-1935) who took up land in the district in the 1890s when it was known as Green’s Landing. George Fawkes established an orchard on his land but he may not have lived there full time as the electoral rolls for 1910 indicate he was living in Victoria Park and working as a labourer. By 1916, George and his wife Edith and six children were living on the property. It is believed this substantial brick and tile home was built c.1919 and was the first tiled home in the Carmel area. In the 1920s, a tennis court was established adjacent to the house. The Fawkes family were regular and dedicated members of the Plymouth Brethren Church and attended church in Victoria Park travelling weekly by car from their home. George Fawkes advertised his produce from as early as 1921 and later called the business, the ‘Evergreen Nursery’. “Fruit trees and roses, leading varieties, Apples, Almonds, Peaches, Lemons, Oranges, etc. Granny Smith Apples available also Two year old Lemons and Oranges. Best quality at reasonable rates. G. M. Fawkes and sons. Evergreen Nursery Carmel”. After George’s death in 1935 his family continued the family orchard, known as ‘Evergreen’. The Fawkes family retained the house and orchard until at least the 1960s.

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Technical Education Centre

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·         The former school buildings have historic value for their association with the establishment and development of the Forrestfield community. ·         The place has social value for the many members of the community who were educated on the premises or attended community functions there.

Physical Description

Timber framed weatherboard and fibre cement sheet clad buildings with hipped iron roof. Timber framed sash windows. Also on the site c.1960s pre-fab buildings creating a varied campus.

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Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - Moderate

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Good The first structure on this site was the Forrestfield State School which was a standard Public Works Department design for a single teacher school. The school consisted of a 24ft by 18ft wooden school room with a front verandah. The building was completed on the 16th March 1927 for the cost of £465. Mrs Ursula Showel commenced as first teacher on the 5th April that year. The official opening was conducted by Mr RS Simpson, the member for Swan on the 11th May 1927. The school was required for 24 children who were living in the area and had previously been attending Wattle Grove and Maida Vale schools. The name of the school was first listed in 1927 as Forest Field. The following year it was shown as Forrest Field and in 1944 the name became Forrestfield. The primary school relocated to its current location in Sussex Road in 1965 and this site was used for Technical and Further Education (TAFE) instruction. Additions and alterations have been undertaken at the site since 1927 and the original building is on the most southern part of the site. The school buildings were used by the community for social events until the Forrestfield Hall was constructed in 1940. It was also used by the Baptist Church for their meetings. The premises are currently [2014] used as a community centre.

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Forrestfield Hall

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·         The place has historic value for its association with the establishment and development of the Forrestfield district. ·         The place has social value as a demonstration of community effort which saw the funding and construction of this building. ·         The building has scientific value as an example of concrete block construction in which the blocks were made on site from available materials.

Physical Description

Small regular shaped building of concrete block construction with colorbond roof. The concrete blocks are patterned creating a uniform texture to the elevations. The north elevation contains six equally spaced timber framed sash windows obscured by security s screens. Additions to the east, west and south elevations. The east and south additions are both flat roofed brick additions whilst the west addition is a lean-to structure on a brick base with fibre cement sheet cladding and an external metal chimney.

Integrity/Authenticity

Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - High

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Good This hall was built during 1940 by groups of local residents in a series of 'busy bees' in which bricks were manufactured on site and the all constructed over several weekends. The Forrestfield Parents and Citizens Association were leaders in this community project and in June 1940 had £187 of money and assets in hand. The Darling Range Road Board donated £25 to the project. On 14th September 1940 a foundation stone was laid by Mr R.S. Sampson Esq., MLA at a ceremony to raise more funds for the project. The expected cost of the building was estimated to be £500. The original design of the building included a '45ft x 25ft hall, two cloak rooms and a passage'. As the hall was constructed during war time there were few building materials available. The choice to make bricks from the soil and concrete available was therefore a practical solution for this growing area. It was noted in the local press at the time of construction that Forrestfield was 'a progressive centre for mixed farming, orchard work, gardening, bee-keeping, quarrying, gravel carting and timber getting'.

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Hillside Church

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·         The place has historic value for its association with the development of the Forrestfield region and the provision of education and spiritual facilities to the new community in the 1970s ·         The place has social value for the many individuals who have attended, or continue to be associated, with the church, school or retirement complex since 1970s

Physical Description

The church is in the middle of a complex of buildings, and also the focus of Waldridge Retirement Village. The interior is large and airy with a platform at one end..

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Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - High

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Good HillSide Church was founded over 75 years, seeing the Church formed in response to a tragedy that occurred in Forrestfield, when two young boys drowned in the area. This resulted in the commencement of a Youth Ministry which eventually became the establishment of a Baptist Church. Many years later the Church experienced the emergence of a charismatic renewal which in turn, led to the formation of Forrestfield Bible Fellowship (FBF). Under the leadership of Pastor Fred Anderson, Walridge Retirement Village (now Walridge Country Estate) was founded along with Forrestfield Christian School (now HillSide Christian College) in the 1970’s. The church building was constructed during the late 1970s in this period of growth. The School was renamed Forrestfield Community Church to reflect a desire to be a strong part of the Community under the then Senior Pastor, Richard Roy. In the late 90’s, Richard McAllister became Senior Pastor. Several years later the organisation became the HillSide Church with its associated organisations HillSide Christian College and Walridge Country Estate.

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DAFWA Forrestfield Agricultural Research Station

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Quaker Oats Australia Pty Ltd

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Pioneer Park

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The place has social value for its association with a specific sport and their followers who met regularly at this site to race their vehicles and share their enthusiasm for the sport.

Physical Description

Large area of open land in mix use. The area is predominantly bushland and recreation/sporting space. Council facilities are also housed on the site.

History

Quarrying, sport and recreation

Integrity/Authenticity

Level of Integrity - Moderate; Level of Authenticity - Moderate

Condition

Good This large site was originally the property of a family named 'Hicks'. It was later acquired by Bell Brothers who used it for a sand quarry from the 1950s until the 1970s. During their ownership a portion of the landholding was used as a hot rod track from the mid 1950s until its closure in 1981. The Dawson Road track was constructed by the Forrestfield Hot Rod Club who entered into a partnership with the Slow Learning Children's Group. At this point the West Australian Hot Rod Association (WAHRA) was formed. Racing under this association was held in a clockwise direction only, causing a split between drivers who regularly competed at Claremont Speedway who raced anti clockwise, and those who did not. A split saw the racing drivers Association (RDA), and Wattle Grove Speedway racing in an anti-clockwise direction the same as Claremont. A massive rivalry was to last many years with the two associations often scheduling clashing race dates. The Forrestfield Speedway was a popular but sometimes dangerous sport with opportunities for cars, bikes and super modified vehicles to race. Race days were organised and the attendances were regularly high.

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A 1501 Diesel Electric Locomotive

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Dawson's Coffee Shop and Garden Centre

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·         The place has historic value for its association with the Dawson family who lived in the house and made such a valuable contribution to the district and the development of the nursery trade in Western Australia ·         The place has social value as evidence of the style of home built before World War One to accommodate a large family. ·         The place has aesthetic and historic value for its collection of well-established and well maintained plants dating from the 1920s

Physical Description

Californian Bungalow of brick construction covered with roughcast render. Tiled roof which is principally a gable roof running from front to rear with smaller gables on the two side elevations. Symmetrical façade with two corner verandah areas; the eastern section is enclosed by a rendered balustrade whilst the western verandah is open. The main roof forms the canopy of the verandahs, with the corner section of the roof being supported on substantial tapering columns. The columns are rendered brick with broad bases tapering to a slender column at eaves height. Small pane timber framed casement openings. The gable to the front extends across the full width of the elevation, with the central section being glazed with a vented apex section and fibre cement cladding to the outer sections of the gable. The west elevation incorporates a wing under the smaller side gable, forming the entrance to the café via sliding doors. The side gables demonstrate the same form as the façade gable incorporating glazed panels and a vent. The rear of the building has been extended with a series of lean-to additions. The gable to the rear mirrors the front gable. Internally the ceiling has been removed leaving the void open to the underside of the tiles. A number of the terracotta tiles have been removed being replaced with glass tiles to allow for increased natural light. Many of the internal walls have been removed creating an open plan space.

History

Early settlers, horticulture, commerce, local heroes

Integrity/Authenticity

Level of Integrity - Moderate; Level of Authenticity - Moderate

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Fair The former Dawson residence within the Dawson garden centre was built c1917 by Ralph Bedford when the plant nursery of Dawson and Harrison relocated to Forrestfield from their original location in Belmont. George Russell Dawson and Edward James Harrison were innovative nurserymen and successful retailers and built up a family business that continues today. The former house within the garden centre was the home to the Dawson family including sons Bill and George who were also outstanding nurserymen. George Russell Dawson died in 1959 and his wife Blanche died in 1953. It is likely that the house was not used for a residence from the 1950s as that is when the premises were opened up to retail trade. The building has been converted to use as a coffee shop and several of the internal walls have been removed. The gardens which surround the original Dawson Home contain many exotic species planted in the 1920s and 1930s. Many of these species are very well established and labelled with their origin and date of planting.

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Cyril C Hillary's House (fmr) and garden

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·         The place has historic value for its association with an important figure in the nursery industry who promoted new techniques and methods to the public

Physical Description

Red brick inter-war bungalow with hipped tiled concrete roof. Asymmetric plan form with projecting entrance verandah. Timber framed casement windows. Set in large gardens. Tall brick chimney with domed flue. Currently [2014] boarded up and vacant

History

Famous people, horticulture, technology

Integrity/Authenticity

Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - High

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FairCyril Hamilton Corby Hillary (1889-1968) was a keen amateur gardener and the President of the National Rose Society of Western Australia.He was a senior civil servant and had served with distinction during World War I as a Captain in the 44th battalion, receiving a Military Medal and being Mentioned in Despatches.This residence was built for Hillary and his wife Daisy in 1949 to a design by architect F. G. B. Hawkins and is presumed to have been built by Thomas Lees. The name Leigham Court originates with the London Estate of the same name developed from 1891.The garden surrounding the residence was a showpiece and was opened regularly for public inspections with the funds raised at these events going towards charities.

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Hartfield Park

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·         The place has historic value as it demonstrates the evolution of the district from a remote settlement to a suburb within the metropolitan area. Its use as an Aboriginal reserve and then timber reserve indicates how remote and relatively isolated this area was in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The change to a recreational park in the mid-20th century indicates the changing nature of the district. ·         The place has social value for its association with the many community and sporting groups who have used the facilities since the 1950s. ·         The place has social value for its association with the Aboriginal community.

Physical Description

Site consists of 136 hectares and includes purpose created recreational facilities in a landscaped setting with hurricane fencing used as enclosure treatments. Single storey amenity blocks of brick and timber construction.

History

Sport and recreation, local heroes

Integrity/Authenticity

Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - Moderate

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Good The site was originally an Aboriginal reserve/settlement 1898-1911, established under the direction of John Forrest. Daisy Bates, journalist and self-styled anthropologist, researched there c1905-1907. The place was known as 'Maamba' when it was an aboriginal camp and the origin of that name has not been determined. Reserve 9368, of approximately 200 hectares was created in 1904 for the purpose of 'Aborigines'. The land was designated as a timber reserve in 1918 and in 1928 it was given the name 'Hartfield Park' at the suggestion of the Wattle Grove Progress Association. It is believed the name was to honour William Ernest Hartfield a Queens Park resident who died in Belgium, 1917 whilst serving in the Australian Infantry Forces. In 1931, the Darling Range Road Board decided that the trees on the reserve should be removed. The purpose of the reserve was changed to recreation and public park in 1952 and designated as an 'A' class reserve. This change is believed to have been in response to agitation by local residents Brian Downs, Jack Williams, George Morrison, Len Morris and others. Further research is required to determine the role and associations of this place in the Aboriginal community.

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Welshpool Native Reserve Settlement (fmr) - site

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Trenlyn

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Uniting Church, Forrestfield

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·         The place has historic value for its association with the establishment and development of the community in Forrestfield in the 1950s ·         The place has social value as many community members have attended events at the church since its construction in 1954. ·         The place has research value for its use of concrete blocks manufactured on site which is indicative of the austere post World War II period.

Physical Description

Small concrete block church with steep pitched gable roof clad in zincalume. Fibre cement sheets to the gable. Side elevation divided into three bays by buttresses with each bay containing a single pointed arch window. Front elevation has a small porch of similar construction to the church with a steep pitched roof to match the main roof, the front wall of the porch contains a single pointed arch window. A shade canopy has been constructed to the east elevation. A large brick addition constructed to the rear providing church/community accommodation.

History

Technology, religion, local heroes

Integrity/Authenticity

Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - Moderate

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Good This church was built in 1954 by the Methodist Church of Forrestfield. The site of the new church was donated by the Gutteridge family who lived and worked on their nearby farm in Hale Road Forrestfield. The Gutteridge family wished to acknowledge Muriel Gutteridge (1909-1950). The concrete blocks used in the construction of the church were built by members of the congregation on site as were several other buildings in the vicinity at this time. The church was opened by J. T. Waller on 9th October 1954. Originally the church was dedicated to St Martin. In 1977, the Methodist, Baptist and Congregational Churches combined to form the Uniting Church of Australia. The church is still used by a small local congregation.

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St Martins Church Centre

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Greek Orthodox Church

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·         The place has social value for the members of the community who attend the church

Physical Description

Large Mediterranean style church of rendered brick construction with Marseille tile roof. Tall bell tower to south of church which also doubles as a covered walkway to the entrance of the church. A verandah to the north and west elevation and a semi-circular apse to the east end all characterise the church. The verandah provides shelter to a marble terraced area to the main entrance of the church. Feature thin windows which extend up the east and west elevations and along the top of the north and south elevations creating clerestory windows. Forms part of a complex set in an open green setting.

History

Technology, mail services, telecommunications, religion, immigration

Integrity/Authenticity

Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - High

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Good This church was built in 1980 on the location of the former Anderson's store and telephone exchange. The 10 acre site had been purchased by brothers; Stavros, Michael and Iraklis-George Kakulas, the founders of the successful wholesale import and retail store Kakulas Brothers. The brothers donated the site to the Monastery to the Holy Archdiocese of Australia on the 15th of May 1974. It was named Holy Monastery of St. John of the Mountain at the wish of the brothers who originated from the border island of Kastelorizo, where the Monastery of St John of the Mount is also located. Saint John of the Mountain is better known as Saint John the Baptist. His Grace, Bishop Iezekiel of Derbi, officiated the first outdoor Divine Liturgy on the grounds on the 11th of October 1976. Two years later, on 28th of January 1980, His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos, the Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, placed the foundation stone of the Church. Fund raising for the church was led by a group of ladies who organised lunches in the hall of the parish-community of Saints Constantine and Helen every first Tuesday of the month to raise funds for the building on the Church. After the completion of the Church in 1980, the Monastery operated occasionally. In January 1984 the supervision of the Monastery and its development was assigned to Very Rev. Fr George Litas and a Church committee was formed to assist him. In 2005, Fr Evagrios Koutouzis, a monk from the Monastery of the Simonopetra on Mount Athos became the leader of the monastery. Since 2005, the Holy Monastery of St John of The Mountain continues to provide facilities, religious and spiritual education and the teaching of the Greek language through religious texts.

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Hales House (fmr)

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Saw Pit (fmr) - site

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Forrestfield Police Station

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Former Well and Swimming Pool

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·         The place has historic value for its association with the provision of community facilities for the growing community in Forrestfield.

Physical Description

Remnants of the well amongst the creek and planted area

History

Sport and recreation

Integrity/Authenticity

Level of Integrity - Low; Level of Authenticity - Low

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Good This site was the location of a well and a swimming pool that was used by the local community for recreation. It is believed to have been built by local businessman George Morrison. George Morrison arrived in Forrestfield in 1939. He was responsible for establishing the first garage in the area on Hawtin Road which has since been demolished, as well as a plastics factory. An active member of the community, Mr Morrison was a member of the Darling Range Road Board, Justice of the Peace, Chief of the local Fire Brigade, served on the Progress Association and helped establish the first Guide and Scout groups in the area

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