Minister heritage lists Quindalup colonial cottages

8/02/02
Timber slab cottages, once part of a settlement around Quindalup's first timber mill and jetty, have been listed by the State Government on Western Australia's Register of Heritage Places.
Environment and Heritage Minister Dr Judy Edwards said the buildings, known as the slab cottage group, had historic connections with both customs and police operations in Quindalup's early years.
"They also have a long association with the Harwood family who were Quindalup pioneers and active in the local community," Dr Edwards said.
"From 1923 to 1966, the district's post office and telephone exchange were based on the property.
"They were operated by members of the Harwood family, who first came to the area around the 1860s and are believed to have occupied the property for around 100 years."
Dr Edwards said the 1860's cottage was one of the few 19th century dwellings remaining in WA with a wall of cladding split timber slabs.
"With many landmarks relating to this early period now gone - it is important we recognise these significant buildings through formal heritage listing," she said.
The cottage group incorporates the weatherboard cottage, a freestanding weatherboard kitchen building, a three-room limestone and iron structure and a rubble limestone barn.
The Quindalup buildings were built around the original timber mill in the area, which was one of the colony's first such ventures and played an important part in the State's economic development.

Minister's office: 9220 5050