Local Government
Carnamah
Region
Midwest
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Location
Carnamah-Eneabba Rd SW of Carnamah
Location Details
on Petan Creek
Construction Date
Constructed from 1855
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Nov 1996 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The site of the Yarra Cottage has high historic significance as the original house of the MacPherson family, the first pioneers of the district.
Physical Description
Located on the Petan Creek south-west of Carnamah, the Yarra Cottage Site is situated approximately 100 metres east of the Carnamah-Eneabba Road. The site is marked by a large rock with a plaque to commemorate the site which is the original MacPherson Homestead. All that remains of the cottage is some rubble. Nearby are three windmills sunk into the creek bed.
History
This site is believed to have been the original MacPherson homestead.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.R. Heydon "Westward to the Sea" | Carnamah Historical Society | 1988 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Cottage |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Cottage |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
22 Apr 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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