Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
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Location
Pinjarra Rd Ravenswood
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Thomas Cottage
Construction Date
Constructed from 1863
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 | 29 Aug 2013 | Category D |
Category D |
|
Statement of Significance
Thomas Cottage is associated with Captain John Thomas and the establishment of Ravenswood Farm.
Physical Description
Cottage constructed from local red brick which has been sandstone rendered, with an iron
roof and two chimneys. Set on the banks of the Murray River.
The place has been extensively renovated in the 1990s, leaving little of the original fabric
apparent.
History
Built by Captain John Thomas after the 1862 floods. The original window frames and lintels
were taken from an older cottage at Ravenswood Farm.
In late 1990s, approval was given to extensive renovations of the property. Original roof and beams were replaced as they’d been destroyed by white ants. Most of the original cottage was clad in asbestos, which has since been removed. Only the eastern most wing remains, which has since been modified.
Integrity/Authenticity
Low
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards, Ronald. "The Murray District of Western Australia" | Shire of Murray | 1978 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 087 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Cottage |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Cottage |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Handmade Brick |
| Wall | RENDER | Other Render |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
13 Feb 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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