Hamersleys

Statement of Significance

Hamersley Homestead is aesthetically and historically significant as a fine example of Federation Bungalow architecture in the rural location and for the associations with the Hamersley family.

Physical Description

The expansive residence is located in a rural setting some distance form the road. The main roof is hipped and breaks pitch over the surrounding verandas, enclosed across the rear. The residence is elevated and the veranda has a vertical spaced timber balustrade around the entirety with timber posts, detailed in pairs about the corners. The central front entry the veranda makes a statement with vertical spaced timbered panels each side of an arched opening. There seems to be a gable detail on the southeast side. The front wall seems to be symmetrical with bay windows each side of the central entry. The bays have sets of casement windows with fanlights above. Arched details are evident. Face brick chimney has double clay pots.

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.

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