Bethshan Lodge including original Mitchell Cottage

Physical Description

Very little of the original Mitchell cottage remains and many additions and modifications have been made to the remaining brick structure, which was built in bungalow style.

History

The site where Bethshan Lodge is now located was originally owned by FH Mitchell until 1907 and consisted of 5 acres. Mitchell built a cottage, planted an orchard and some pine trees and constructed a dam. In 1907 Mr King bought the property and added 4 brick rooms to the front of the cottage.
In 1913 R L Richardson, of the Richardson & Co. Store, purchased the property. In 1915 the cottage was removed and given to the owner's daughter. Another 5 brick rooms were added as well as a bathroom.
In 1928 the property was owned by E A Hassell, in whose name it remained until 1954. From the late 1930s it was used as a maternity hospital and run by Sister Halliday. In 1954, Hassell sold it and was bought by the Presbyterian Church with money for the aged named "Parkside". It is now know as "Bethshan Lodge", still a home for the aged and was run by the local community until the Uniting Church Aged Homes Board took control in 1989.

Condition

Fair

Uses

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Creation Date

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