11 Jarrah Street

The house at 11 Jarrah Street is a single storey timber and iron structure with Federation Arts and Crafts and Federation Bungalow architectural styles. The date of construction is unknown, however it is believed to have been constructed during World War One, likely 1915, by local contractors Hough and Sons. The property was once part of the Stirling Estate which was subdivided by William Bedford Mitchell in 1896. 

In 1921, House, 11 Jarrah Street was owned and occupied by Frederick Donaldson, a foreman. At this time, the house was numbered 62 Jarrah Street. By 1941 ownership had changed to Edith Mary Donaldson.

Jarrah Street is one of the streets in the ‘Tree Street Area’, where the streets are named after indigenous flora. Jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) grew profusely in the district prior to European settlement. It was often called ‘Australian mahogany’ because of its red colour and it was an important export for the infant port of Bunbury.

Residents of 11 Jarrah Street

1921 Frederick Donaldson

1941 Edith Mary Donaldson

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