Local Government
Irwin
Region
Midwest
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Location
12 Hunts Rd Dongara
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Delmage's House
Construction Date
Constructed from 1885
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 | 10 Mar 1998 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 Sep 1983 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 02 Nov 1983 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
The house known as 'Delmage's' has high historic significance for its connection with James Delmage, a well known local identity. In addition the two storey style and garden setting gives the place aesthetic significance. The place makes a high contribution to the historic character of the town.
RECOMMENDATION
The Uniting Church should be considered for Inclusion in a 'Central Dongara Heritage Precinct' with development considerations made accordingly.
Physical Description
1996
Located on the banks of the Irwin River, this two storey limestone house is similar in construction to the former Schoolmaster's House (Place No. 14). The front of the building has been rendered, the sides are exposed random rubble. The hipped tiled roof extends to form the balcony roof. The two storey verandah is supported by timber posts, fibro infill has been used below the balustrade to the upper balcony. French doors open to the front verandah. There is a rear extension with a lean-to roof. The place had the front two storey verandah reconstructed in about 1994.
2004
The place has been maintained by the owners, fibro infill below upper balustrade has been replaced by balusters.
History
This two storey house was built in about 1885 for James Delmage. He came to Dongara about 1880. He lived at first in the small cottage (Kendrick's House, Place No. 28) and operated a blacksmith's shop which was sited on the corner of Moreton Terrace and Martin Street (where Dongara Hardware now stands). From 1903 to 1918 he was President of the Irwin District Roads Board. This house was noted for its extensive gardens and lawn tennis court. Delmage had the first private telephone connection in Dongara between this house and his shop. (Source: Jean Thurkle).
The house was built to the same plan as the former Schoolmaster's House (Place No. 14) on Waldeck Street.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Bunney & K Ellery; "Dongara 1839-197-". | |||
| HCWA Database No. 1223 | State Office of Heritage | ||
| IDHS Records | |||
| AHC Reference 009649 01-02 | Australian Heritage Commission |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Local heroes & battlers |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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