Murray's House

Author

City of Bayswater

Place Number

11253

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Location

7 Murray St Bayswater

Location Details

Other Name(s)

The Rectory

Local Government

Bayswater

Region

Metropolitan

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900, Constructed from 1927

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Adopted	25 Feb 2020

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	24 Feb 1998	Classification 4	Classification 4 These sites have some importance, however they are not essential and their retention is not considered to be necessary. These places are included on the Municipal Inventory for historical recording purposes.
Local Heritage Survey	Adopted	25 Feb 2020	Classification 3	Classification 3 Sites have heritage significance, though it is likely that these places will or have experienced development pressure. Owners of properties are encouraged to retain and conserve their property wherever possible, although demolition would be supported where there is limited opportunity to retain the existing buildings.

Statement of Significance

The place has historic value for its association with David Murray, an early pioneer and an influential character within Bayswater. The place is significant for its farming and dairying associations, which were common occupations in early Bayswater.

Physical Description

Small brick and cement tile 'shingle' roofed cottage typical of the 1920s. The
hipped roof is pierced by two brick chimneys with tall 'arts & crafts' terracotta pots.
The gabled front section has triple wood casement windows under a tiled canopy.
The front door is approached up a short flight of cement steps onto the front porch
which has an open rail balustrade and full height wooden posts with ornamental
carved brackets.

History

This heavily renovated house was originally built by David Murray, and was almost certainly his second house on his farming property, built after the land was subdivided in the late 1890s. The connection of the house with Murray makes it historically important. The house was also known as "The Rectory".

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity - Moderate
Authenticity - Moderate (compromised)

Condition

Good

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number	Description
63	Local Heritage Survey Number

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	FARMING\PASTORAL	Cottage
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	BRICK	Common Brick
Roof	TIMBER	Shingle

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OCCUPATIONS	Grazing, pastoralism & dairying

Creation Date

18 Mar 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

19 May 2021

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