Aboriginal Fish Traps The fish traps located along the north Bridgedale The Blechynden family homestead Bridgedale is a fine example of how 19th century farming properties were established and grew. It is also a good example of how properties have been affected by 20th century town developments. The introduction of convicts to In 1859 John Blechyden chose his homestead site on the banks of the When the
Central Greenough Historic Settlement Located approximately 25 km south of Geraldton and 380 km north of Central Greenough developed as the local administrative centre, housing the churches, schools, stores, government and law enforcement offices necessary to service the surrounding farms. During the 1860s Greenough became a thriving agricultural area but the threat of rust on the wheat crops combined with drought, flood and poor prices for agricultural products led to the area’s decline. The population of the Greenough Flats dropped dramatically in the first half of the twentieth century and many of its buildings fell into disrepair. East Perth Cemeteries From the establishment of the first cemetery in 1829 to the closure of the seven cemeteries in 1899 almost all of the people who died in Originally located on the edge of the town, the Cemeteries today are a tranquil haven within bustling inner city Over the years more than 90% of the grave headstones and makers were lost through decay, neglect or wanton destruction. The remaining 800, however, now conserved by the National Trust, offer a unique opportunity to explore Ellensbrook Closed 20 December; Re-opens 2 January 2010 It is entirely fitting that Ellensbrook should be named after a woman, as it was women who played a major role in the development and management of the place. In 1857 Ellen and Alfred Bussell chose the site of their new home. Sheltered from the winter storms, the site had access to fresh water and was surrounded by fertile soil. Over the decades the house was built in stages by ticket-of-leave convicts, deserting seamen and local Nyungars. (I’m double checking the spelling with Richard Walley just to find out which is the best version to use.) The Ellensbrook venture was successful, with income derived from the sale of beef, butter and cheese. Much of the success was due to the practical skills, energy and sound management of Ellen. Alfred and Ellen left Ellensbrook in 1865. Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail The Golden Pipeline highlights the heritage of the Goldfields Water Supply Scheme designed by the engineer CY O’Connor and opened in 1903. Eight steam pump stations pushed water from the hills east of Perth to the goldfields 560kms away. A detailed drive trail guide is available. There are a number of ways to enjoy this interesting ‘heritage’ place. For more details contact National Trust headquarters on (08) 9321 6088. The Hermitage This unique Arts and Crafts inspired cottage was designed by prominent ecclesiastical Priest and Architect John Cyril Hawes. Originally intended to serve as the residence for the Chaplain of the nearby hospital, it was home for nurses from the 1950s. It has always been a challenging place to live in as it lacks a kitchen and laundry. Israelite Bay Telegraph Station
The station was established in 1877 as one of the residential stations of the new Overland Telegraph Line. In 1896, the original timber buildings were replaced by new, larger stone buildings to the standard design of George Temple Poole. Unused since 1917, only the stone walls remain, an evocative testament to the 19th century communication breakthrough. Shire of Serpentine-Jarrahdale Tel: (08) 9525 5255 Jarrahdale lies in a valley of the
Mangowine Homestead has long been a place of hospitality, a necessary stop for people travelling through the region. Its setting is a powerful reminder of each individual’s place in, and relationship to, the environment. The original cottage was built in c1876 for Charles and Jane Adams, a home from which to manage their pastoral leases. In c1889, a second, adjacent building was erected as an inn. It provided hospitality for prospectors and others on their way to and from the goldfields. It also serviced members of the local community as a place of rest and refreshment on their journeys to other areas. Notwithstanding the comings and goings of visitors and travellers, Mangowine remained an isolated place. Nowhere is this more evident than when standing by the nearby graves of Charles Adams and one of his grandchildren. By 1910 the Mangowine leases, together with most of the surrounding lands, had been subdivided into 1,000 acre farm lots. Today the views from Mangowine are largely of open paddocks of wheat with only belts of forest and scrub plains remaining.
Moir Homestead Fanny Bay, Esperance Moir Homestead located at No 1 Pump Station
On No 1 Pump Station is no longer the starting point for water’s long journey to the Goldfields, but it is the starting point for a new journey, a journey of discovery along the Golden Pipeline Heritage Trail. Wherever possible, the building has been left untouched. You can actually see the layers of history. Various elements of the building are labelled with simple text, encouraging you to read the building and imagine its stories. The three original boilers and the economiser remain in the Boiler Room. While only one of the three original pumping engines remains in the Pump Room, a machine of a very different type now occupies the space where C Engine once stood. This machine tells stories - stories of the original scheme’s construction, why was it built, by whom, and at what cost. A pumping interactive demonstrates the Scheme’s daring simplicity.
Old Blythewood Set on a high bank overlooking the fertile flats of the John and Mary Anne McLarty were amongst the first Europeans to settle in the Murray District around 1842. John was a tenant farmer and Mary Anne the local postmistress. As their economic situation improved, the McLartys were able to purchase their own property of some 6,100 acres. Not content to simply farm the new land, in 1860 John applied for, and was granted, a publican’s licence. Blythewood was built to accommodate not just the family but the family businesses. Patrons of the hotel and post office entered the small rooms off the verandah while access to the family bedrooms was from the dining room and parlour. A detached kitchen block was built at the rear. Old Farm, Strawberry Hill Old Farm, Strawberry Hill was considered old more than 100 years ago. As far back as 1890 it was given the name ‘The Old Farm’, in recognition of being the oldest farm in A Government Farm was established at Strawberry Hill in 1827 as part of the first European settlement at By 1836 the well established gardens were producing blood oranges, grapes, raspberries, gooseberries, asparagus, figs and almonds. The new house was the centre of the district’s social life. After an ongoing cycle of neglect, restoration, and neglect, the property was purchased by the Government in 1956 as an historic monument. Transferred to the National Trust in 1964, the house and garden have been restored to appropriately reflect their significance. The Old Observatory The northern edge of the Old Perth Boys’ School
Looking more like a church than a school, the Old Perth Boys’ School was built in 1854 on the site of the colony’s first mill. It was Tranby (Peninsular Farm) As the site of one of the first farms in the colony and the earliest residence still standing in the metropolitan area, Tranby (Peninsular Farm) offers a unique opportunity to explore the first years of European settlement in Tranby was constructed by Joseph Hardey in 1839. It was the third house he had built on Peninsular Farm, a property originally granted to him in 1830. Over the years the house was added to, expanded outwards and upwards. At the same time, the farm became smaller and smaller. Peninsular Farm remained in the Hardey family until 1913. Joseph Hardey, and his son Richard, who took over management of the property in the late 1860s, were highly influential in the religious, business and political activities of the colony. Peninsular Farm, however, tells more than just their stories. It also tells of their wives and daughters, the women and servants who ran the house and the workers who ran the farm. It tells of farming, and how families and the young colony sustained themselves.
Warden Finnerty’s Residence Open daily except Wednesday. Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday. Goldfields could be lawless places and so, in 1895, this residence was built for Coolgardie’s first Resident Magistrate and Mining Warden, Irishman John Michael Finnerty. With the harsh climate in mind it was constructed of local stone and brick with tall windows with louvered shutters, large verandahs and a ventilated roof lantern. The builder was the later timber magnate Robert Bunning. Wonnerup House Nestled between a majestic Tuart forest and the Vasse Estuary wetlands, the peaceful, almost romantic setting of Wonnerup belies a more difficult and turbulent past. The house, built in 1859, was not the first on this site. George Layman built a rough hut there in 1837. Four years later, having cleared a small farm by hand, he built a more substantial home for his family. Tragically he died that same year, speared by one of his Aboriginal workers. Layman’s widow Mary and their five young children remained on the property. In 1858 tragedy struck again. Mary’s second husband was drowned in a boating accident and the house at Wonnerup was destroyed by fire. The following year George Layman Jnr married Amelia and they started the construction of the buildings we see today. Between 1873 and 1875 a small one-room, one-teacher school was built across the track from the house. Woodbridge The attractive site on the banks of the The property was purchased in 1883 by Charles Harper, farmer, politician, explorer, Anglican chaplain and part owner of The West Australian newspaper. He proceeded to display his position and wealth by building the current house. In 1896, Harper established York Courthouse Complex From the lofty grandeur of the court room to the stark confines of the prison cells, the York Courthouse Complex tells the intriguing story of country policing from the days of the first convicts to the late twentieth century. Artillery Drill Hall Built in 1895/6, the Hall provided facilities for the town’s volunteer artillery corps and was used continuously for military purposes for 100 years. The Fly By Night Musicians Club was established in the building in 1986 as an
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