Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
20 Clinton St Toodyay
Location Details
GPS: 0449346 6508715
Construction Date
Constructed from 1860
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Dec 2012 |
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 | 27 Aug 1998 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The place has historic value for its association with pensioner guard Hughes, the Donegan and Chitty families.
The place has historic value as a good example of an 1870's pensioner guard cottage and it makes a contribution to the townscape of Toodyay.
Physical Description
A single storey red brick cottage with hipped iron roof, brick chimney and return verandah. Gabled side extension with tuck pointing. Flemish bond brickwork and timber casement windows. Rusting roofs and straining to verandah base.
History
The original owner in 1862 was Pensioner Guard Evan hughes. Later T.J. Donegan bought the place and made additions to the house. He ran Throssell's Newcastle Store after transferring from Northam following his father's death. in 1899 he bought the Victoria Hotel and made considerable extensions to it and had his own store. In 1891 Thomas Donegan's widow went to live at 'Rose Cottage' so she could be close to the family. In 1929, Donegan's cousin, C.F. Chitty, purchased the place and moved there to enable his children to attend school after the Ten Mile School closed.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Authenticity: Medium
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
18 Sep 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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