Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
45 Burges Siding Rd Quellington
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1853
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 12 Dec 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Grade B |
Grade B |
|
Statement of Significance
Tipperary Farm is historically significant for one of the earliest farm settlements in York and the associations with Richard Goldsmith Burges and his son William Goldsmith Burges both significant identities integral to the development of York. The remaining fabric from the 1830s is rare.
Physical Description
Located on the east bank of the Avon River, the farm buildings comprise a group of brick buildings that were in ruin over a decade ago. Re-roofed in recent times.
History
Richard Goldsmith Burges was one of three brothers who established Tipperary in the 1830s. One of the brothers, William, had no heirs. Richard Goldsmith Burges was the Resident Magistrate in York in 1843.
William Goldsmith Burges inherited Tipperary from his father Richard Goldsmith Burges. He married Mary Scholl in 1912. He was a farmer and stud breeder winning the Governor’s Cup at the Royal Show 3 consecutive shows. He was on the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society for 50 years and received an OBE for his services. He was on the York Road Board for 33 years, 20 years as the Chairman.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate/High
Condition
Good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5921 | Off-shears : the story of shearing sheds in Western Australia. | Book | 2002 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Pointed Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Handmade Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
28 Jun 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
18 Nov 2020Disclaimer
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