Burton's Farm

Author

Shire of Irwin

Place Number

12143

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Location

Pettit Lane Bonniefield

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Leary's Farm

Local Government

Irwin

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	10 Mar 1998	Category 2	Category 2 MAXIMUM INCENTIVES UNDER THE TOWN PLANNING SCHEME. High level of protection appropriate: provide maximum protection under the Town Planning Scheme with encouragement to the owner to conserve the significance of the place. Prepare a floor plan and photographically record the place prior to any redevelopment.

Statement of Significance

The small cottage has high historic significance given its connection to the early settlement of the Irwin District and the Leary family. The place demonstrates the use of local materials and is a rare example of cottages of its era.

Physical Description

1996
Sited immediately to the north-west of the new house, this small rendered random rubble limestone cottage has a hipped corrugated iron roof with a skillion to the rear. To the front (south), part of the verandah remains. It has a corrugated iron roof and is supported on timber posts. Windows to the front are timber framed and double hung, while to the west wall there is a small four pane pivot window. To the east wall there is a large fireplace and chimney.
2004
Not visited

History

The original tillage lease on this location was taken out by Corbert in 1868. By 1906 it belonged to the Leary family. It was purchased by H. Diprose in c.1920 who farmed here till he sold it to John Burton c1940s. It is still owned by the Burton family today.
(Source: Osborn Map, 1868; IDHS Records)

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	HCWA Database No. 12143	State Heritage Office
	IDHS Records	Shire of Irwin

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	FARMING\PASTORAL	Other
Original Use	FARMING\PASTORAL	Cottage

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron
Wall	STONE	Limestone

Historic Themes

General	Specific
PEOPLE	Early settlers
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Land allocation & subdivision

Creation Date

17 Sep 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.