Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
2946 Spencers Brook - York Rd Wilberforce
Location Details
Lot 30 on Plan 29266
Construction Date
Constructed from 1900
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 |
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Statement of Significance
Hamersley Homestead is aesthetically and historically significant as an example of Federation Bungalow architecture in the rural location and for the associations with the Hamersley family.
Physical Description
Homestead set within a delineated home garden in the midst of the wheat crop. The expansive high-pitched roof is predominantly hipped with a gable ’front’ feature in half-timbered detail. There is a separate veranda roof to verandas on at least 2 sides. 4 tall brick chimneys with corbelled detailing dominate the roof line.
History
Edward Hamersley (1835-1921) arrived in the colony with his parents in 1837. He returned in 1850 and after 30 years in the Swan valley, he came to York in 1880. In 1874, he inherited Wilberforce and Woodside properties in York area from his father Edward snr who had purchased them in 1837 when he arrived in the colony. Edward snr founded a high grade of sheep by importing several high-class merino rams, also high-grade milking cattle. He left 12,000 acres of properties to 7 sons; Edward, Charles, Percy, Andrew (d.) Samuel. (and ??) The 5th son is at Rivoli at Hamersley Siding- he married Laura Sharp of Woolleen.
Edward jnr served on the Legislative Council representing York from 1880 to 1894.
Historical notes may apply to Place 285.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate/High
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
Creation Date
09 Dec 2020Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Dec 2020Disclaimer
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