Local Government
West Arthur
Region
Wheatbelt
Albany Hwy Arthur River
West Arthur
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1923, Constructed from 1950
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Mar 1997 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
The building is an excellent example of differing construction styles over several periods and as part of the “Mareeba” precinct is an important part of the district’s building stock and social history.
Located 10kms south of the Arthur River township and 250 metres east of the Albany Highway. It is built about 80 metres north of the main “Mareeba” homestead.
The building was constructed and modified at various times. The north section is the original- stone with mud mortar and believed to be built prior to 1924 and perhaps the first building at the property and used as the base to build the main homestead. The remainder of the cottage was built by Italian Prisoners of War in 1950(1).
Prior to the present owner’s arrival (1958) the south section had been constructed, but had no connecting door to the original part.
Over time the building has served various uses as home for work men, quarters for shearers, etc.
The style is similar to another homestead at the present property ‘The Nook’ which at that time was also owned by Madden’s, being the residence of Anthony and Fanny’s son- Arthur.
The property is an early selection (as indicated by the Location Numbers- Williams 810 and 811). Due to its proximity to the Albany Road and the presence of a freshwater spring just to the SW of the main homestead. Another factor which increased its value was the routing of the Wagin-Collie Railway through the property and its close proximity of the East Arthur Siding.
Modifications: Some
Extent of original fabric: Most
Good
Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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Jeannett Dunkley; "Personal Communicatoin". |
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Cottage |
Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Cottage |
Other Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Servants or Shearers Quarters |
Type | General | Specific |
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Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
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OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
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