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THE TOWN CLERK Telephone: 52 1077 • P.O. Box 19, Lithgow N.S.W. 2790 , :':--

REPORT AND REGISTER£

on the Local Government

Area of the City of Greater

Lithgow by:-

LITHGOW PRESERVATION ADVISORY GROUP , ill t ,·t : I.f

LITHG01v PRESERVATION ADVISORY GROUP

INTRODUCTION

The Lithgow Preservation Advisory Group was commissioned in August, 1982 from a public meeting, called by the Town Clerk, in deference to the Council's awareness of a need to recognise and n-,ake knolm those buildings and areas of particular historical and ecological significance.

In elaboration, the Group's objectives are:

1. Identify areas of an historic nature including I buildings and specific sites 2. Formalise an approach in which these specific areas can be identified

3. Set down methods in which controls can be established for the protection or enhancement of identified areas

Through the Environmental Ph~nning & Assessment Act, additional rf",sponsibility has been placed on individual I Councils to shape their communities; &_nd preserving the past, too, has been given recognition through the Heritage Act. These .A_cts - powerful legislative tools - can be ·1 effectively used by the Council to ensure progress proceeds sympatheticalIJ"' with the preservation of important i terns of environmental heritage.

Lithgow, a cradle of industrial development in , the birthplace of BHP a major initiator of manufacturing and mining in the nineteenth century, an important centre on the road leading west from , has significant reminders of our nation's history. The community has expressed interest and concern for the preservation of ·these reminders. Knowledge and respect for the past help us understand the present and. plan for a better future.

Although various bodies and educational institutions have researched areas of Greater Lithgow in the past, there has been no overall register, no comprehensive list of what 've have been fortunate enough to have preserved from our predecessors. This Group has compiled such a~egister and formulated realistic recommendations.

It is the group's view that the most important attitude the Council can demonstrate is a spirit of conservation, an awareness of its significance. 96 years after the first Lithgow Council was formed, Greater Lithgow now has a Council prepared to acknow'ledge a respect for the community's concern : . . . ,

for 'sensible conservation, and is legislatively equipped to promote that concern. We urge Council to continue in its efforts to preserve our heritage by implementing the re90mmendations contained in this report.

The recommendations 'Here compiled from a conscious awareness for cOJ.?servation to be implemented harmoniously with progressive development. TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page No. i I A. Pre-Settlement Sites 1 ilI . I B. NatuTal Environment 3· I C. Lithgow:Valley - built environment 6 I

I D. Greater Lithgow Area 14 II t ! I E. Industrial Sites 20

:1 F. Recommendations 26 I- '1 •

PRE-SETTLEMENT

Aborigines were'the first settlers ,in the area and, being

a nomadic people, evidence of their existence is fairly'

scattered. There are, however, several sites of significance

which are thought by anthropologists to be the relics of

the tribe which frequented the area 20,000 years

ago. Not all sites are li.sted o All aboriginal sites come

under the jurisdiction of the National Parks & Wildlife I Service who should be consulted as to the whereabouts of sites other than those listed by the Group. I I I I I I I I 2.

PRE~SETTLEM}jNT SITES - Specific Sites I

1. BlackfelJ_ows Hands - near 1iolgan Gap A documentary statement made by the non-literate first occup~ers of this country

2. Aboriginal axe grinding grooves - Ben Bullen

30 Aboriginal site and rock painting - Pipers Flat Range

4. Aboriginal weaponsmaking site - Waratah Ridge, Newnes Forest I I

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NATURAL ENVIRONMENT

BasicallYf features of the natural environment which

contribute to the character of Lithgow and its environs

and which are worthy of retention should be identified

and protected. This would 'not preclude development in

total but such should still occur in some places without

impingeing on areas of natural beauty. II The scope of these recommendations does not encompass the complete natural environment (i.e. excluded are :1 creeks, rivers, forests, specific plant life etc.) but is meant to focus on areas which the group feels should

I be preserved and which are most commonly recognised. A I. complete study of the natural envi~onment would involve massive research and would be a lengthy undertaking in I itself. Therefore, whilst these recommendations merely scrape the surface they present a firm basis on which

I planning principles may be adopted. I If the Council could only be more aware of retaining those elements which contribute to and enhance the character of 1 Lithgow, our environment and heritage would be secure. Lithgow is fortunately unique in being surrounded by fully

I timbered ridges which form a natural boundary to the region.

Expansion should be avoided in these areas and Lithgow's

natural character retained.

j I L...J NATURAL ENVIRONMENT - Specific sites

1. Hassan.s Walls, Scenic Hill and Bracey's Lookout Unspoilt scenic attractions with prominent viewscapes

2. Ida Falls Gully, Oakey Park? State Mine Gully and Water Works Gully •. · Areas of natural environment, close to settlement and readil~ access~ble

Newnes, Penrose Gap, Glo"\" Worm . Provide valuable aspects of early mining and railway development now regenerated to almost their natural state

I 4. Capertee Valley and . Spectacular examples of sunken vallies. I 5. The hillsides at Hartley, Little Hartley and Hartley Vale should be preserved. The surrounds at Hartley contribute I to its histo~ical petting.

I 6. Sugarloaf - the western point of entry to the Lithgow Valley has always been a landmark locally and its slopes I should be left bare of development

7. stand of Rowan trees ~n the Vale of Clwydd and along Inch I street. An uncommon tree these days, such a grouping I should be allowed to remain 8. Mt Blaxland and area, especially· the confluence of Cox's and Lett Rivers at Glenroy - early explorers terrj.tory I and still natural bushland

.9. Newnes Plateau area contains a unique form of plantlj.fe, I mountain and club moss along with the areas where waratahs grow profusely and Waratah Ridge itself. These should not be allO\\'ed to suffer from extensive development because of the rare naturally occurring flora

....J 10. Kanimbla, Megalong and Hartley Valleys. A study is currently being undertaken to identify critical areas in these districts

11. Clarence/Newnes Plateau and the top end of state Mine Gully. These contain stands of Hountain Ash and outstanding rock formations 5 •

12. . Baxter Hill behind Baxters House 'Sweet Briar'

13. Natural bush1and areas around Railway site

14. The catchment areas of:

Wolgan River Cox. ' s River Bungelborri Fish River

There are numerous areas, known locally to bushwalkers, which are considered unique. For example, river caves I near Mt. Cameron, boulders on western ridges at Tarana (Evans Crown), deep pass near Mt Cameron, Mt Bindo, the I Beehive at Hampton I I

I 6. LITHGm-r VALLEY - BUILT ENVIRONMENT

The built environment in the Lithgow ValJey contains many

fine and undisturbed buildings representing particular

periods of the development of Australia, ·these indicate

the rural expansion, industrial development and commercial

enterprise of the nineteenth century. These, together with

the twentieth century activities arising out of the role of I Lithgow in the defen:ce of Australia and the mineral resources which have been so vital to the wealth of the nation, are all 1 evident. Few ci t.ies can boa.st such a variety of actj.vi ties 1 and claim such an important role in Australia's history. I. I I I I

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,1 '1 .,:1 7. LITHGOW VALLEY - BUILT ENVIRONMENT - Specific sites

ANDREW BROWN SITES - These indicate the wealth and benevolence

contained in rural activities and his influence on the town

He bui.lt churches and schools as well as housing for himself9

his family and his employees. These offer a complete picture

early industrial and institutional activity before the growth

of Lithgow.

Cooerwull Eouse and all associated buildings

Chimney Stack associated with the Woollen Mills

I Braemar I , Tweed Road

I Fairview 1 ,

I Methvenl , Methven Estate

La Salle School (formerly the Acadamy)

Cooerwull Churc,h and Hall

Bowenfels Church and Hall

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PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS

The area around the intersection of Bridge and Mort Streets

contains a number of buildings that have been significant

to the people of Lithgmv. It is worthy of being considered

a h~ritage precinct area.

Public Lj_brary (formerly Hoskins Insti t:ute)

I The Court House I Hoski.ns Church (now Uniting Church) Public School and schoolmasters residence in Mort Street I Old Town Hall

MUIOOF Hall' 9 Produce Store and buildings between in Bridge Street (Lodges such as the MUIOOF played an important role in uniting I residents equally in brotherhood)

SHOW GROUND - Grands tand (which was built wi.th materials donated I from the Hoskins complex), Recreational Hall and bui.ldings and sheds in the grounds including Band Rotunda

Small community halls and church buildings scattered around the I Lithgow Valley form a viable integral part of the various communities in the local government area and where possible I should be retained I COMMERCIAL SITES Main Street from Bridge Street 'GO Lithgow' Street, both sides. This area contains sufficient numbers of undisturbed faca.des I indicating the commercial importance of the city in the 1890's.

Railway Parade, Tank Street to Post Office Th~ Trades Hall and Co-operative Society buildings are of significance in the history of Lithgow being built from the initiative of the people of the town. Both profoundly affected the·quality of life of members. 9. LITHGOW VALL)1~Y - BUILT ENVIRONMENT - Specif'ic sites

HOUSING

There are distinct areas of housing development in the Lithgolv

Valley. In part~cular, Oakey Park from Brook street along

Bells Road to the Colliery site, including the Zig Zag Brew'ery

and buildi.ngs, the public school, Farmers Creek and its banks,

the footbridge and open spaces used for play areas and the

hillsides around it. No unsympathetic development should be

allowed in this area wllich could destroy its present authenticity.

This also apr;,.lies to the Pottery Estate with its groups of' houses I buil t for workers ar.rd the Li thgow Valley Colliery Co's industrial complex and includes the Directors' houses and offices in Bent

I street and Lithgow, Hassan and Waratah street also the Quoits I Field. The Vale of Clwydd, which includes workers and manager's buildings I industrial sites and rural activities. I Precinct Areas have been shaded on the attached map. I I I Lt ____. _____ .______..

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BUILT ENVIRONMENT - LITHGmol VALLEY AREA

Commended houses _. National Trust Survey

HORT . STREET _ 13L!., 130, 128, 126, 124, 116, 112, 90, 88, 86, 80 78, 76, 74 123, 121, 117, '119, 105, 103, 97, 91, 89, 87, 81 19, 17 Group of Raillvay Houses Mo:t't Street & \IIhi tton Street

REDGATE STREET - 9, 18, 19

RAMSAY STREET - 35 1I HARTLEY VALLEY ROAD - 87, 82, 84, 61, 63 I BRIDGE STREET - 2]+, 26, 28, 29, 21, 17, 10, 12, 1 JA§lliS TERRACE off Bridge Street I ESKBANK STREET - 11, 13, 17, 19 BENT STREET - 20, 28, 26, 30, 36, 2, 15, 18, 49, 51, 53, 55

I ROOK STREET - 28, 36-38, 40 I UARATAH STREET - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 19, 23 9 25, 10, 22 LETT STREET - 5.6, 52s 39, 36, 38 , 40 I HASSAN STREET - 19, 17, 15 POTTERY ESTATE HOUSES SANDFORD STREET - 4, 16, 22, 24, 26, 28, 21, 23, 27, 31

PADLEY STREET - 16, 21, 23, 27, 31 HAYLEY STREET - 3, 5, 13, 15, 15A, 17, 19, 25, 27, 29, 37, 39, 41 I 46, 44, 42, 4o, 36, 38, 34, 26,. 18 RAILWAY PARADE - 41, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53 SPOONER STREET- 4, 8, 10, 12, 26, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 15, 19, 21, 23, 25, 29, 33, 43 , , ROY.STREET - 45, 41, 39, 35, 33, 31, 29, 27, 25, 23, 21, 19, 17 ,.....J 13, 11, 9, 5, Manse and Church 24, 22, 20, 18, 16, 10, 4

CLARICE STREET - 2, 19, 21, 23, 26, 28 READ AVENUE _ 45, 49, 51, 26B, 20, 18, 12, 6, 8, 2, 15, 17, 13

TANK STREET 36, 26, 24, 18 LAURENCE STREET _ 2, 4, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 38, 40, 46 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 76, 82, 7, 9, 27, 29, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43, '55, 67, 75

~llITHVEN STREET - 15, 17, 25~ 49 12. - 2

CUPRO STREET - 6, 10, 16, 20, 2l~9 26, 28 f 34, 36, 52, 58, 62, 66 79 t · 77, 73, 65, 59, 55, 15, lIt 9, 7~ 3

CALEIW STREET - 20, 24, 44, 50, 62, 66, 08., 70, 80, 82, 86SJ 90, 95, 81, 75, 65, 63, 61, 57, 53, 47, 45, 43, 35, 29, 27 25, 17, 7, 5, 3 7

FERRO STREET - ~, llj., 20, 32, 34, 38, 40, 4h f 58, 60, 66, 68, 72 74, 80, 84, 90, 99, 93, 91, 83, 77, 71, 65, 51, 49, 47, 45, 43, 39 WRIGHTS ROAD - 21, 25, 31, 40, 34, 26, 24

CO~IMONiY~AL'}"\H AVENUE - Nanager' s residences Small Arms Factory I I BIRmwoD STREET - 9 I HASSANS WALLS ROAD - 22, 30, 53, 58, 66, 72, 74, 14, 10, 8, 6, 4, 2 .90, 102, 106, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 122, 124, 126, 128, 132, 134 I 138, 144, 146, 148, 156, 158, 160, 173, 167, 165, 159 143, 141, 139 ! . 137, Nines Rescue Station, 1926 grouped with associated9 timber cottages I NAIN STREET - 229, 231, 233, 237, 239, 257, 259, 261, 269, 271, 273 JIf 309-315 ALBERT STREET - First h·ouse on left, 14, 16, 13, 15, 20, 22, 24, 26, I. 27, 29, 31 :i . SHOW"GROUND - Grandstand, Recreational Hall and buildi.ngs and sheds ~ in grounds including Band Rotunda

COALBROOK STREET - 24, 26, ~8, 30, 99, 107, 10, 12, 35, Rosebank, II'I 7, Hermitage HouBe

·GEORDIE STREET - 36, 38, 22, 20, 13 I· DAVY STREET - 11 ~I WEIR STREET - 1. I STEPHENSON STREET - 10, 4, 31, 39, 579 59, 7, 11, 12, 14 ~~CAULEY STREET - 84, 21, Burnside, 140, 47, 49, 39, 41 43 f 1I LAIDLEY STREET - 50, Nossend, 33, 29, 10, 13 I SELWYN STREET - 10, 12, 14, 20 I SAYWELL STREET - Row 1 - 9 BELLS ROAD 166, 156, 154, 138, 134, 132, 78, 13, 15, Manager's residence

BROOK STREET - 4, 5, 13, 17, 1

VICTORIA AVENUE - 12, 16, BO"tming" HAY STREET - 15, 17, 13, 2, 24 BRISBANE STREET - 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 9, 3, 1

BRAGG STREET - 1, 2, 6, 11~ 13 , , ___ ~ >______..... ______••,...;",...._~_~.l_ ...... _ ••_._~ ...... '__ _'j ... ~ ... ·-'~·N .. 1"5' .... '. t f "

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INCH STREET - 186, 190, 192, 172-178, 71-69, 51, l~3, 41, 29, 19, 17, 11, 108, 11fi , 104, 102

ORDNANCE AVENUE - 'CooEe', Wenvoe, '43, 41, 39, 29, 27

ACADEMY STREET - 24, 26, 68, 70, 59, 55, .51~ 49, It'5, 27, 19,

5, 23, 17, 15 j 11, 9

LITHGOVT STREET

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, , 14. GREATER LITHGOIO[ AREA

The area is mainly rural with towns, vilJ_ages and small areas

of special significance as follows:-,

Hartley Vale Signif~ historically as the settlement at the foot of Mt York where Cox's Road (1815) entered the Hartley Valley. Later important as containing the shale mine Kerosene Vale.

l,i ttle Hartle,X Significant historically for its coaching inns where travellers rested after the descent of the Pass of Victoria '11 (Mitchell's Pass 1832). A number of these old inns remain in good condition and beautify a peaceful rural valley. 11 Hartley Village Historically important for having the Court , House~ churches and inns from the period 1837-1880. It is :1 presently under the control of the National Parks & Wildlife , ~ l Service. III Old Bowenfels Another historically important area on the road

:1 to the west. This was a large village prior to the opening up il of the Lithgow Valley by the railway (1869). School, church, inns, stores and dwellings remain here in good condition from I the period 1830-19000 Portland Important as a company town centred on one industry, with many buildings and small houses typical of the early years I of this century standing unchanged and in good order. The buildings I~I ..., constructed by the Commonwealth Portland Cement CO. s especially il the factory complex and the two bottle kilns, are of great ,:1 importance to the industrial archaeol.ogist. Tarana Small early settlement at Fish River crossing known as Muttons Falls. Buildings relate to the 1850's. Village activity moved 3 miles east when the railway came in 1870. • <• ....-- -,',..1. .. ,..). __ ~ .....

GREATER LITHGOW AREA - Specific sites

LITTLE HARTLEY

Rosedale formE"Jr Ht Victoria Inn, now Little Hartley Farm Nioka Sheepcombe - former Williams store Ambermere - former Rose Inn Meads Fa.rm - former Kerosene Inn Billesdene Grange - Pierce Collit's second inn c. 1830 Baaner Residence Moyne Farm, Cox's River Road. Built by John Grant on land I granted to him c. 1820 1 The buildings and area within the Historic Site are mostly o1med and controlled by the National Parks and Wilflife Service. They are therefore protected. They include:- 1 Hartley Court House st Bernards Church and Presbytery (now used as Information 1 Centre for the NPWS. st Johns Church of England Royal Hotel I Farmers Inn Shamrock Inn 1 Ivy Cottage Old Trahlee 1 Dunstan's cottage The above are all classified by the National Trust as a precinct I1 HARTLEY ! Hartley School i881 11 Slab House -" on road past school (owner/Facchina)

HARTLEY VALE Collitts Inn - former The Golden Fleece c. 1823 (Cl. Nat Trust) Mt York Cemetery - very early graves including Pierce Collits "-' and"many Hartley pioneer families Comet Inn - brick construction, used by shale mines 1860-70 Verandah is not original School and residence -Stone cottage adjacent to school c. 1870 (owner/P. Vizzard) .\ Mine Hanager's House, south of road - Sandstock brick, double "l brick cavity "walls now called lrMummulgum" ;I 1vline Director's house, stone, iron roof - north side of road 16.

GREATER LITHGOW AREA - Specific sites

OLD', BOI-lENFELS Fernhill and outbuildings. Formerly the Australia Arms

Forty Bends, cottage in grounds and summer house. Formerly Monte Vista

Emoh. Formerly the 'Emu Store c. 1850. Owned since then by the Corderoy family. Early stone bridge under Gt. Western Highway in garden '

Umera. Former coaching inn and later solicitor's house

Stone cottage with brick addition. Owned by G. Fittler. Former post office

Ben Avon and brick outbuildings. Former Royal Hotel, private school, boarding house etc.

National School and residence. School 1851 became residence when second building was erected in 1858

Somerset House. Built 1840's, additions 1870

Glasgow Arms and outbuildings. The first inn in the area Demolished 1982

Royal Hotel, known locally as the Donnybrook. Built c. 1845

Presbyterian Church includes a Session Room and hall. Built 1849. Cemetery opposite

Airdrie. Built 1861/2 as the Manse for the above church. At foot of Kirkley Street

Sweet Briar and outbuildings

'The above buildings are all classified by the National Trust and form a precinct. With the exception of Airdrie, they are all on the highway

I MARRANGAROO 'Lithgow Golf Club House. Formerly Wm. Sandford's house Eskroy. The brickwork is of special interest

Stone church - cnr. Gt. Western Highway and Reserve Road

Stone house - Gt. Western Highway opposite Reserve Road

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W"ALLERAW.Al\fG Church of st. John the Evangelist. Beautiful stone church designed by Blacket. Classified by National Trust. Presbyterian Church and Church of England are tenants in common

Barton Park Cemetery. Has, amongst others, the graves of the Walker family and of Thomas Brown and wife of

LIDSDALE

House and sheds owned by A.C. Whalan I Methodist Church, stone Lidsdale House, built 1905. Now owned by western Gold

I stone house, formerly an inn c. 1875. Owner/Ian Holt

Power station House, stone. Cnr. Road and conveyor road I to ashdump

I MOUNT LAMBIE

Presbyterian Church Co 1860

LOWTHER Lowther Park, stone two storey c. 1823. National Trust classified

RYDAL

Anglican Church

'P±cnic and Showgroup.d area

Public school and residence, 1871

Victoria Inn, 1832. Later the College, Franciscan Order 1920

Antonio Church. Small weatherboard building on Rydal to Hampton road. Plaque in front of church commemorates the marking by Surveyor Evans in 1814 of the watershed on the Great Dividing Ran,ge

SOD\\TALLS

Sodwalls House. House is a 'mixture of stone and pise construction. c. 1856. Situa,ted on Lockyers Road. Small cemetery on hill behind ------~ ~ 18. t.

GREATER LITHGOii AREA ~ Specific sites fit ~ HAMPTON I st. Thomas Church of England i ,Wilson's Guest House

Kelly's Halfway House

PORTLAND Williewa Street. Blue Circle Cement Co. buildings c. 1901

Wallerawang Road, Manager's house

Williewa Street'- Row of company houses, brick in two styles I of architecture. Early 1900's Saville Street & Bellevue Hill. Company houses in brick, I good construction and typical of 1920's domestic architecture Williewa street. Opposite works - row of shops turning corner into Cullen street. ,Cement castellated facades forming a I complete design, 1911. Imperial Hotel, Cullen Street - 1907, brick'colonial bond, impressive entrance hall and cedar stairway. Pressed metal I ceilings I Coronation Hotel, Williewa Street - Solid building with additions Crystal Theatre, Art Deco. 1920's

Wolgan Street, butcher shop, 1910 facade with cow's head I Toyer's estate agency - tiled and arched wind01vs I Masonic Temple, 1923 Salvation Army hall and residence 1928 I School of Arts 1907-8 Remodelled by Joint Coal Board and Council late 1940's

Cnr. Wolgan and First Streets. Doctor's house, weatherboard I cottage, curved iron verandah roof. Well kept and typical of early 1900's Lime Street - R01v of worker's cottages typical of Portland. Galvanised iron sides, weatherboard fronts, cur~ed iron verandahs with iron or wooden decoration. Numbers 38-44 are' in good order and largely unchanged

Catholic Church 1905 and Convent 1923

Qhurch of England 1903. Brick with large beJ_l above entrance arched mullioned windows Memorial Avenue (Landscape) - Cullen Street and Road 56 trees pla~ted by RSL as a memorial drive. From opposite Imperial Hotel to Manager's house. :1.------~------,1 1 ! GREATER LITHG01{ AREA - Specific sites '.'

TARANA

Rosemaine late 1880's - ObeDon Road (ovmer/Lyn Webb)

Rosebank

Keirstone. Consisting of two joined buildings, Carlwood Road

Muttons Falls. Church and cemetery 1851. House-store 1856

Crownlea Old Methodist Parsonage 1888

School residence, Rydal Road, fromer school/residence

Tarana Railway Station

Tarana Hotel

CULLEN BULLEN

Mudgee Road Coachhouse, stone 1873

Old Bathhouse and stables for Invincible Colliery

Windy Lane - Wattle & Daub cottage and outbuildings Still in sound condition and lived in c. 1910-20

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INDUSTRIAL ---.-SIT:B~S

In the earlier decades of this century many industries ,,,ere

thriving in and around the Lithgow area, such as the collieries

the steel industry, brickworks and pottery, shale oil and lime

industries. The growth and character of Lithgow is I inextricably linked with these industries. I The remains of these sites and the old workings of some are 11 still in existence and these could well have enormous tourist I potential. Although many fine photographs, records and books II etc$ recording these productive days are available, little I effort has been made to maintain, preserve or even indicate II I these sites for the tourist or student. ! 'Ii ! I1 I

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A. !-ITHGOW

Lithgow Valley pottery Site still in use by a craftsman potter. Associated housing from the time of the Lithgow Vmlley Colliery Co.

Lithgow Valley Colliery No longer exists, now a shopping complex. Site of old railway line in existence (runs behind Bowling Club and Commercial Hotel)

Hermitage Colliery StilJ_ in use as a washery for Fernbrook Collier

Vale of Clwydd Brickworks Closed in 1978 Some remains including quarry and chimneys

Zig Zag Brewery Closed. Malt tower, cellars and interior intact but machinery and vats removed.

Iron Works Blast Furnace Site Remains of Blowing House and storage bins, also foundations of Blast Furnace. Remains of associated banks of coke ovens behind aggregate workings alongside 1vestern railway line

Zig Zag Railway structures Cuttings, , viaducts, still in use as a tourist attraction

.Oakey Park Colliery Poppet 'Head, wooden erected 1888 still remains Remains of old winding house and coke ovens. Managers residence still in use

Steel Works Colliery Shafts sealed, nothing to note. Offices converted into house

Vale of Clwydd Colliery Next to Vale of Clwydd Brickivorks. Closed 1950 (flooded) Remains of old shaft

Zig Zag Colliery Old winding house became residence (now demolished At one time used to make colliery stopping bricks

Vale Colliery Some remains evident including rubble coke ovens used in 1880

Lithgow Yard Box (Eskbank Signal Box) Still in use

Eskbank Station Platform "Old Station" nOlv used as Lithgow Goods Office

Original Lithgow Station Behind 'Braceys' no remains. Approach street exists (Station Street)

Lithgow Station Building and Goods Lift. "New Station" in use

Three arch stone double line viaduct - James Street. In use c Footbridge a.t Cooervrull (formerly used by SAF employees to gain access to Cooerwull platform) now used as footbridge to Swimming Centre etc.

I Zig Zag Deviation, 1910 Site of main Western Railway Line, cuttings tunnels etc. Continues from Nelvnes to Zig Zag top points .' • ., _~ ___...... ____ ~_ .. "" ___~ r

23. INDUSTRIAL SITES - Specific sites

Donnybrook Colliery TUID1.el mouth on si.de of road near Royal Hotel, Bowenfels Old State Mine Sidings, old workshops (in disrepair) remain

Dobbs Drift Old winding house (ruins) old tunnel mouths and loading stage (ruins) Old Lithgow power Station Foundations and railway remain

Morts Freezing Works No remains Morts Estate

Railway sidings Various sidings servicing coal mines and industries including cutting alongside Hoskins Uniting Church

I B. BEN BULLEN Ben Bullen Railway Station Platform and building in use and I Gatehouse at I C. BOWENFELS Railway Station Group Railway Station - Gallery Gift Shop Station Master's residence - Restaurant

I Railway Gatehouse in use as a residence

Lithgow Woollen Mills formerly Cooerwull Flour and Tweed Mill I Chimney only remains (Mill originally powered by water, later converted to steam with coal mined from Tankersley Colliery) I Old Railway Line Bowenfels and Wallerawang Abandoned single line, includes old mushroom tunnel at Tankersley Hill. Three I viaducts, two tunnels, cuttings etc. Still evident D. CAPERTEE I Excelsior Lime Works Remains of old houses of quarry workers Associated with Hoskins Bros. I Turon River area roadworkings for carting water into goldfields commonly referred to as 'old water traces'

E. CULLEN BULLEN Gre~t Western Coal Mine Old Open Cut mine, closed late 1940's , - / Now partly filled in

"Invincible Colliery Old underground mine. Original bathroom, stables, workshop and offices still remain. Now used as a stores area. Ivanhoe No. 2 Coal Mine Old underground mine. Ruins of old mine buildings now overgrown I ! j.

.1 INDUSTR~AL SITES Specific sites

F. GLEN DAVIS

Glen Davj.s Shale Oil Refinery Foundations and some brickw·ork remains

G. HARTLEY

Hartley Shale Mine Open cut mines Overgrown rnullock heaps :t'E~main. Old rollers and ropes at site of incline . Incline still visible. On opposite side of road there are remains of some buildings including brick base of refinery tank. Mine dates back I to 1865. . I H. LIDSDALE Commonwealth Open Cut Coal Mine Now Newhams Repair Yard. Old sheds still remain

Neubecks Mine "Commonwealth. Colliery" Old hand WOTked mine, with shaft and tunnel mouths, used at the moment for mines I rescue training. Unusual because of furnace draft ventilation

I G. MARRANGAROO Gatehouse at former level crossing Great Western Highway. In I use as a residence Railway viaducts and chimney

I J. NEWl'lES

Newnes Shale Oil Refinery Group Largely overgrown, founda.tions and some remains of ovens still yisible.

Bridges, buildings, tunnels on original single line railway between Newnes Junction and Sodwalls

K. PORTLAND

Portland Cement Company Group Static Charge Kilns and Millstone Grinding Plant

L. RYDAL

Railway Station· Still in use

" Rail Viaducts over Solitary Creek Still in use I 25. I . INDUSTRIAL SITES - Specific sites I

O. TORBANE Torbane Shale Oil Mine and Tramway - site now overgrown Some evidence of activity remains

P. WALLERAWANG

"l'lallerawang Railway Station Building - still in use

Pipers Flat Gatehouse - near ruin

western Main Colliery - no longer working, mining operations now at Eastern Main Colliery

·1 Q. WOLGAN VALLEY

Wolgan Valley Railway between Newnes Junction and Newnes - I Cuttings, embankments and tunnels still evident. Glow Worm Tunnel is included in the Natural Environment section. I Wolgan Valley Coal Mine - tunnel mouths sealed off

I R. ROADS Forty Bends Road - part still in use i Lockyers Pass, Berghofer's Pass, Lawsons Long Alley, Mitchell's Pass - tracks still evident and signposted I by the Department of Lands Old Bathurst Road - part in use I Cox's Road Mitchell's Road (present Great Western Highway) particularly I from foot of Pass of Mt Victoria to Little Hartley 11

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RECOMMENDATIONS

1. GENERAL (a) That Council recognise all buildings, sites, precincts, and areas identified in the report as items of environmental heritage.

(b) That all items of environmental heritage be included in the current planning instrument, through the creation of a Local Environment Plan and the legal clauses of the subject LEP be to the effect that any demolition, improvements or works over or on such items of environmental heritage is to have the consent of the Consent Authority prior to any works, demolition or improvements being undertaken.

I (c) That as a supplement to the report, Council undertake the appropriate mapping of, and photography of, all the items of environmental heritage to ensure I the report is complete and can form a proper planning basis. I (d) That as recognition of the items of environmental heritage, a logo be designed that can be placed on buildings, sites or street signs to enable the public to identify with the items, and to allow for easy I identification of such items.

(e) That a regular monitoring program be undertaken i to ensure the continued updating of the items listed in the report and to gauge the effectiveness of the I recommendations 2. NATURAL ENVIRONMENT (a) That to preserve the unique appearance of the I Lithgow Valley and its surrounding valleys, development should be limited to below the 930m contour line o I (b) That escarpment preservation zonings be included in the curre~t planning instrument to ensure effective control of (a) above.

BUILT ENVIRONMENT (a) That the many important facades in the Lithgow Business Area be recognised, and firm planning controls be instituted to ensure their preservation and upgrading. These controls could be implemented through a Development Control Plan and the proper interpretation of Section 90 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act, and encouraging proper awareness to preserve same. -,------

27. RECOMME~DATIONS (Continued)

The recognising of the facades in the general business area as items of Environmental Heritage as indicated in (a) of the General Recommendations is the preferred manner in which the facades may be retained.

(b) That where there exists in any given area, sufficient buildings of original character, any new buildings be required to be built in sympathy with the character of such buildings. Guidelines to this effect should be developed for the information of the general public, with such guidelines incorporating Roof Form, Proportion of Elevation, Proportion of Openings, Heights of Elevations, Set back from Street, Garage and Car Parking, Space bet1veen buildings, J_andscape and View, materials and fences. The report identifies such streetscapes and buildings i'I that fall within this category. 4. GREATER LITHGOW AREA

1I (a) That to preserve the rural ,and historic amenity of I Hartley, Little Hartley and Hartley Vale, Old Bowenfels, Kanimbla and Megalong Valleys, Council initiate a ,I Development Control Plan over these areas that will:

i. Ensure buildings, including dwellings and associated I1 outbuildings are designed in such manner and constructed of suitable materials to be in sympathy with the rural II character of the areas ii. Ensure subdivisions are carried out in such a manner to preserve the rural viability of the area, whilst allowing for the demand associated with hobby farms II etc. In this regard 10ha allotments are considered I to be an appropriate land area. 11 iii. That where land areas of less than 10ha are involved I Council encourage the establishment of cluster housing developments.

I1 iv. Provide for adequate setbacks from Main, Arterial and Local Roads to. preserve the viewscape. i,ll-, I i' I v. That the developer be encouraged to undertake a proper landscaping program over the land

(b) Institute a setback of 100 metres to the Great Western Highway from the foot of Mt. Victoria Pass to the Southern entrance of Lithgow. This setback is required to preserve the viewscape of the entrance into Lithgow.

(c) That a minimum setback of 30 metres be imposed on all other highways, main roads and local roads that traverse the rural areas of the City of Greater Lithgow Local Government Area. ~~------~~------~------

28. RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued.)

5. INDUSTRIAL SITES

Council should give careful consideration to the historical importance of industrial sites in the area. Many of these sites are of historic importance in the nat~onls development and have potential as tourist attractions. Care should be exercised when when determining demolition of old buildings or sUbdiyision of land. Additionally,

(a) Each site to be marked on a tourist map

(b) Each site to be identified with a plaque indicating the date of existence of the industry together with some information.

[I (c) Each site to be photographed as it is now. ! (d) Old photographs and existing documents of each 11 of the listed sites be collated at one reference area, or copies thereof. 1 1 I 1 ·1