City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study CF1 House

Former Names St. Francis Xavier's Catholic Church

Address Loddon Valley Highway

Campbells Forest

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Map 286 451.424 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small vernacular Gothic influenced timber church clad with bull nosed weatherboards and asbestos cement sheeting and having lancet arched windows, an ornamental upper level window to the front gable end with "IHS" in leadlight work. The building is T shaped on plan with a small gable ended front porch. Lead light windows have simple diamond patterns. The ridge mounted crosses have been removed. Inside, there are v-jointed timber dados and exposed king post trusses with asbestos cement sheet linings. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High.

History Built in 1935, this church replaced an earlier building erected in 1873 on two acres of CA 1A, Section 4, Parish of Nerring. Reflecting the strong presence in the district of the descendants of the early Irish Catholic pioneers, the church had a large and active congregation until the late 1940s with average attendances dropping to 55 in 1949. Each year parishioners entered a float in the St. Patrick's Day procession in Eaglehawk. The church was widely known for its annual balls and concerts held in the Campbell's Forest hall. Father John Leahy presided over the last mass on 1st February 1971. The building was sold to Des Clark of Bendigo on 17th February 1978 and to Kevin and Judith Smith in 1981. In 1985 Peter Bray undertook works converting it into a residence.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life: 8.6 Worshipping

Statement of The former Catholic Church of St. Francis Xavier at Campbells Forest was built in 1935 on the Significance Loddon Valley Highway and is historically and socially important for the manner in which it recalls the religious life of the Catholic community in the area (Criteria A and G) and the presence of Irish Catholics from an early date. It is a rare surviving isolated timber church (Criterion B), comparing with the former Church of England (1909) near Sebastian, now used as a residence.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Wallace, Ray, "Shades of the Past: A History of Campbells Forest and Yarraberb", Back To Committee, 1993, pp.52-54. Kevin Smith, interview with Ray Wallace, November, 1992. Mrs. Peter Bray, interview with Andrew Ward and Ray Wallace, June, 1998.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study CF2 Bob the Shepherd's Hill

Former Names Bob the Shepherd's Hill

Address Loddon Valley Highway

Campbell's Forest

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Map 13 483.393 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description Bob the Shepherd's Hill forms a low wooded rise in undulating countryside approximately eight kilometres north of Eaglehawk. It is bisected by the Loddon Valley Highway, and hence partially located on road reserve and on private property to either side. The hill is known among local residents as 'Bob the Shepherd's Hill', a name reflecting local folklore and tradition. No physical evidence of early shepherding practices has been identified in the present study, although remains of a shepherd's hut are thought to exist on the site. Condition and Integrity: not applicable.

History This is one of the few identifiable named landscapes which can be linked with the squatting days of the old Weddikar Run. It was on this hill that the shepherds sheltered sheep in wet and wild weather. The hill sheep were less susceptible to footrot than those kept on the flats during prolonged wet weather.

Thematic Context Pastoral origins.

Statement of Bob the Shepherd's Hill is a low wooded rise in undulating countryside approximately eight Significance kilometres north of Eaglehawk and bisected by the Loddon Valley Highway. It is significant as a rare (AHC & HV: Criterion B) landscape feature associated with the pre-goldrush pastoral origins of Campbell's Forest. The site's name also elucidates this early cultural history of the region (AHC: Criterion A4, HV: Criterion A).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Wallace, R., Shades of the Past: Campbell's Forest and Yarraberb (Raywood: Campbell's Forest and Yarraberb Back-to Committee, 1994, p. 8); Wallace, R., 'History' section of this assessment, and pers. comm.

Assessed by Karen Olsen 17/08/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study CG1 Stone Ruin

Former Names House

Address Butler Street

California Gully

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 23 541.307 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A two roomed coursed sandstone cottage with stove recess and unusually small fireplace in the second room. The face of the stones is sparrow picked and the original roof has been removed. There is an earth floor and the dividing wall is of timber construction. Condition: Fair. Stonework is sound. Integrity; Medium.

History This house was built by Edward Harvey Batten after whom the street to the immediate west has been named. The earliest rate book reference is 1880 (NAV 10 pounds). Batten, who was a Cornish miner, died here on 19.12.1898 and was survived by his wife, Sarah Ann (nee Uren) and nine children. She remained there in 1907-08, the address of the house being given as Batten Street.

Thematic Context 2.4 Migrating. 2.4.1. Migrating to save or preserve a way of life. Vernacular construction.

Statement of The stone cottage built by the Cornish miner, Edward Harvey Batten, was in existence in Significance 1880 and is situated on the west side of Butler Street, Maiden Gully. It is historically important (Criterion A) for its association with a known Cornish family, the stonework demonstrating traditional Cornish building practices better known at "Harvey Town", Eaglehawk; the presence of the building recalling the role of the Cornish in the development of Bendigo's mining industry. Its survival together with the retention of the name Batten Street imparts historic identity to the locale.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme

References O'Donohue, A. and Hanson, B., "Eaglehawk and District Pioneer Register", v.1, 1995. "Sands and McDougall's Bendigo, Suburban and District Directory for 1907- 08".

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/08/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study CG2 Stone House

Former Names

Address Maiden Gully Road

California Gully

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 23 538.303 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An inter-war period sandstone and brick bungalow having coursed sandstone walls with red brick dressings to the openings and corners, the arrangement of the façade being symmetrical with double hung windows either side of a central doorway. There is a timber posted bull nosed verandah with ladder frame frieze and fretted spandrels and a shallow corrugated iron clad gable roof in the manner of a Californian bungalow with asbestos cement sheet clad gable ends with strapping and a central fixed louvred vent. Condition: Sound. Integrity; High, includes a presumed recent large stone hip roofed barn like structure on the west side of the house.

History In 1933 the land on which this house was to be built was owned by the Carlton and United Breweries. Edward J. Yates took possession in 1934 when the NAV was 3 pounds. It increased to 13 pounds in 1941 when the present house was built. Edward Yates was a miner, working during the fading years of Bendigo's long period of quartz reef mining. It has been suggested, but not confirmed, that he became a mine manager.

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities. Vernacular construction.

Statement of The stone house erected by Edward Yates in 1941 is situated on Maiden Gully Road, Maiden Significance Gully. It is technically important. This importance (Criterion C) arises from its mode of construction using local sandstone with red brick dressings. Though comparatively rare within the locality, it remains representative of a traditional low cost and enduring form of building construction that imparts character and a sense of history to Maiden Gully.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Borough of Eaglehawk Rate Books: 1933, 1934-41. Bice, William: pers. comm. to Ray Wallace, 17.8.98.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study CG3 House

Former Names Former Beale house

Address Maiden Gully Road

Maiden Gully

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 23 538.303 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A single fronted gable roofed cottage with mud brick walls and timber clad gable ends, modified to include a rear addition. There is a recent timber posted bull nosed verandah. Condition: Sound. Integrity: Medium, verandah reconstructed.

History Built for its owner, Mrs. Beale, this cottage was erected during the 1930's Depression. Mrs. Beale was a member of the Yates family, well known in the area.

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities. Vernacular construction.

Statement of The former Beale house on Maiden Gully Road, Maiden Gully, was erected during the 1930s Significance Depression. It is historically and technically important. It is historically important (Criterion A) in that its mode of construction demonstrates the low cost building traditions of the Bendigo goldfield that remained in use as recently as the 1930s Depression. In this respect it survives as an increasingly rare resource (Criterion B). It is technically important (Criterion C) for the information it offers concerning this traditional construction method.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References William Bice, interview with Ray Wallace, 13th. August, 1998. Mrs. Ray Bice, interview with Ray Wallace, 13th. August, 1998.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study CG4 Flagstaff Hill Service Basin

Former Names

Address Staley Street, California Gully

California Gully

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 23 539.307 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An abandoned former service basin consisting of an overgrown circular embankment with remains of stone facings, concrete lined pits and a cast iron outlet tower. Capacity 8.1 megalitres.

History The former State Rivers and Water Supply Commission was constituted under the Water Act of 1905, the Coliban System being transferred to the Commission in 1906. As a part of improvements to the urban water supply in the Eaglehawk area, the Flagstaff Hill service basin was constructed in 1927-28 during the chairmanship of William Cattanach C.M.G.,and subsequently abandoned in the early 1970's. The area in which it was located of 3 acres and 20 perches was gazetted as a water supply reserve in 1931. Abandonment is presumed to have been associated with the completion of the Eppalock reservoir in 1962-63 and subsequent improvement works.

Thematic Context 7. Governing. 7.5.7. Providing services and welfare.

Statement of The former Flagstaff Hill service basin was built in 1927-28 for the State Rivers and Water Significance Supply Commission at Staley Street, California Gully, and de-commissioned in the early 1970's. It is historically important. This importance (Criterion A) arises from the part it played in the infrastructural improvements to water supply carried out under the chairmanship of William Cattanach, a term of office noted for the great development of water supply in Victoria. It compares with other contemporary works in the Bendigo area including the Specimen Hill and the Spring Gully reservoirs (1927-28) and is for these reasons a work of interest in California Gully. The survival of the outlet tower is of technical interest (Criterion F).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Unpub notes: "Coliban system of Waterworks History of Major Works 1858- 1983", held at Coliban Water. Pers. comm. John Ashby of Coliban Water. State Rivers and Water Supply Commission: "Pioneers of Victorian Irrigation", SR & WSC, 9/1976, pp.22-24 for information on William Cattanach.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study E1 "Rosemundy House"

Former Names

Address Rosemundy Road

Epsom

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 24 596.341 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An imposing single storeyed red brick and stuccoed Italianate villa with faceted window bay and cast iron lace enrichment to the timber posted verandahs. The hipped roof is corrugated iron clad with metal finials and there are white (cream) bricks to the chimney corbels. Inside the principal rooms survive with a high level of integrity. There is an adjoining former small office in red brick with decorated barges in the Queen Anne manner and it is understood the former timber maids' quarters have been re-located nearby. The original grating factory has been demolished. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High.

History John Goyne (1826-1907) erected "Rosemundy House" with an adjoining office opposite his highly successful stamper grating factory at Epsom. This factory, now demolished, manufactured the cast iron gratings that improved the efficiency of Bendigo's battery stampers. Goyne was a Cornishman, born at Rosemundy, St. Agnes, Cornwall in 1826, migrating to Victoria early in 1854. He had built a temporary house at Epsom by 1858, bringing his wife out from England in 1866 and his children a year later. His business prospered during the latter decades of the nineteenth century, closing with the decline in quartz reef mining around the time of the Great War. He was elected to the Huntly Shire Council in 1881, remaining as a councillor for many years. "Rosemundy House" is first mentioned in the Marong Shire Rate Books in 1894, the factory having been in existence for some 20 years previously. The property consisted of 20 acres, 6 of which were orchards. The house included a scullery, laundry, maid's quarters, stables and gold office.

Thematic Context 3.2. Developing an Australian manufacturing capacity.

Statement of "Rosemundy House" was built off Goynes Road, Epsom, for the grating manufacturer and Significance councillor, John Goyne in 1894. It is historically and aesthetically important. It is historically important (Criterion A) for its capacity to demonstrate indirectly an aspect of the gold mining industry on Bendigo and beyond as well as the level of prosperity attained from an innovative mining related enterprise of which John Goyne was the principal. In this respect it underscores Bendigo's pre-eminence in the development of mining expertise, a role for which the City was noted until well after the turn of the century. The complex has aesthetic importance (Criterion E) as a stylish late nineteenth century villa with associated office demonstrating Bendigo society's acceptance of prevailing architectural fashions at the time.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Aicken, Nola: "John Goyne (1826-1907), unpub. Paper, n.d.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study E2 Magetti's Wine Hall Site

Former Names Wallace Reef Wine Hall

Address Neilborough Road

Epsom West

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory RRD Map 11, Lat: 37 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description Magetti's Wine Hall Site (the Wallace Reef Wine Hall Site) is a small clearing on the Neilborough Road, presently signed as a picnic area. Brick rubble spread across the site, and two (?) trenches are archaeological evidence of the Wallace Reef Wine Hall. A small group (4) of Peppercorn Trees (Schinus molle var. areira) has established on the road verge. These are the only clearly visible landmark of this site for passers-by. Because of the variable habit of Schinus molle var. areira, the age of these trees is difficult to determine exactly. Nevertheless, Bill Perry has confirmed that the trees were in existence at the time of demolition. Condition: poor. Integrity: poor.

History The Wallace Reef Wine Hall was popularly known as Maggetti's Wine Hall. Alberto Maggetti was an early arrival in the Whipstick and, like many Swiss and Italians, carted wood to the mine for a living. His principal client was the Derbyshire Gold Mining Company who ran a substantial mine at Sydney Flat. Magetti's Wine Hall, operating from early 1870s, was a gathering place for isolated workers in the Whipstick. It was especially popular as a meeting place for the ethnic minority of Italian bushworkers and miners, a group estimated at no more than one percent of the population. A strip of ground which ran in front of the wine hall alongside the Neilborough Road was prepared and used for bocce playing (also called 'Italian bowls'). The Wine Hall closed in the 1930s and was completely demolished in 1947. Early photographs of the building do not include the Peppercorn Trees which are now the only substantial landmark of the Hall.

Thematic Context Entertainment & recreation.

Statement of Magetti's Wine Hall Site, on the Neilborough Road in the Whipstick, is a scrubland clearing Significance used as a picnic area developed on the site of the now-demolished Wallace Reef Wine Hall. It is significant for its role as an entertainment and recreation venue developed during the goldrush (AHC Criterion A4; HV Criterion A) and for its association with the Italian community (AHC Criterion G1; HV Criterion G) which was sustained through social entertainments attendant to a wine hall or hotel, and exemplified through recreational pastimes such as bocce-playing. The Peppercorn Trees are important elements to the extent that they directly recall the latter period in the history of the site during which the Wine Hall remained in use.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Perry, William: Tales of the Whipstick, William Perry (Vic), 1975, p. 158, 208. Wallace, Ray (1998), 'History' section for this assessment.

Assessed by Karen Olsen 17/08/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study EF1 "Symbester House"

Former Names

Address Symbester Crescent (Jackass Flat)

Eaglehawk Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 23 563.337 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An austere symmetrical overpainted brick villa with central entry and protruding stuccoed surround ornamented with a keystone and the words "Symbester house" in raised cement. The roof is corrugated iron clad and hipped in form and the building is located close to the street frontage. There is a large random coursed stone with brick dressings former ginger beer factory nearby with a corrugated iron clad roof and louvred windows. The stone appears to have been obtained from the mines. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High.

History William Bruce of the Shetland Islands off the coast of Scotland arrived in Melbourne in 1852, opening a store at Eaglehawk in the vicinity of St. Killians Church, in 1852-53. In 1854 he opened a store in partnership with George Reade at Sydney Flat and later, they opened stores at Beelzebub Gully, Ironstone Hill and Eaglehawk Flat. Bruce had built "Symbester House" by 1859 where he lived. Shortly afterwards his partnership with Reade was dissolved. Bruce began brewing ginger beer and later purchased the "Old House at Home" hotel at Sydney Flat. "Symbester House", together with the ginger beer factory, were offered for sale on 2nd. July, 1875. Bruce died in Bendigo on 12th. June, 1916, aged 82 years.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local, regional and national economies. 3.11. Feeding people. 3.11.5. Retailing food and beverages.

Statement of "Symbester house" and its associated former ginger beer factory were built at Jackass Flat, Significance now Symbester Crescent, Eaglehawk, for William Bruce commencing c.1859. The complex has historic and aesthetic importance. Its historic importance (Criterion A) arises from the capacity of the place to demonstrate the enterprise of persons who set themselves up to provide stores and, in this case, ginger beer to the goldfields population from its beginnings on Jackass Flat. The factory is a rare survivor on Bendigo (Criterion B), comparing with Cohn Brothers brewery on Bridge Street, Bendigo and another cordial factory on Peg Leg Road, Eaglehawk. The complex is aesthetically important for the house which is characteristic of the early yet substantial houses erected in the area whilst the factory is highly picturesque and redolent of the past, demonstrating construction techniques that were directly linked with mining activities and were not uncommon at the time.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register, the National Estate Register, and for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Gretare Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Shire of Marong rate books: 1872 et. Al. Penny, William, "Tales of the Whipstick", 1975. Rayner, Len., son of Joseph Rayner, interview with Ray Wallace, 17th. August, 1998.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998

City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF1 Sugar Gum (Eucalyptus cladocalyx) Avenue

Former Names

Address Calder Highway

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference Road Reserve. Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description The Sugar Gum Avenue at Kangaroo Flat is a mature avenue of Eucalyptus cladocalyx extending more than 800m along the Calder Highwy leading into Kangaroo Flat and thence to Bendigo. The trees are situated on both sides of the road, terminating in the north at View Street and in the south at Laxdale Court (west side only). Sugar gums are a common utility tree - fast growing and also often used for timber. While indigenous to South Australia, Sugar Gums are planted extensively along roadsides in country Victoria, particularly characterising the Western District. The trees in this avenue are variable, ranging from approximately 19.5 - 25 metres in height. The older trees are thought to date from the original avenue of pre-1930, while some smaller specimens may have been interplanted at later dates. The trees also vary in structure and condition. However, as a mass planting, the avenue forms a prominent landscape feature and announces the main entry to Bendigo from the south. The avenue also provides visual continuity linking the larger city to Kangaroo Flat. Condition: fair. Integrity: good.

History Kangaroo Flat was established during the gold rushes, and is recorded as a stopping point for Cobb & Co. coaches on the Melbourne-Bendigo route by 1858. The Melbourne-Bendigo Road was named the Calder Highway after William Calder, first chairman of the Country Roads Board (CRB). The CRB, established in 1914, had contributed greatly to the development of both major and subsidiary roads in the region, including bitumenizing the road before 1934. In 1927 the Kangaroo Flat Progress Association proposed that an avenue of sugar gums be planted in memory of the fallen of the Great War between Alder Street and the Crusoe Road turn off. The Marong Shire agreed with the proposal and engaged W. Londy, a local contractor and market gardener, to undertake the work. He was assisted by Jim Blake and his son, Wilfred. A timber guard and wire netting were placed around each tree. Names were cast and placed at each tree for the sum of ten shillings each and subsequently fixed to the tree trunks. They were painted black with white lettering. At the commencement of the avenue a red flowering gum was planted with a silver trowel by Sophia Morrison, wife of the Shire President. Nearby an Aleppo pine was planted in honour of Maltby Furness. A c.1933 photograph shows the densely planted roadside avenue at sapling age, with a canopy height of 6-8 metres. Cattle appear in the image, grazing under the trees on one side of the road. A number of trees were removed after the Second World War whilst the widening of the Calder Highway resulted in the loss of additional trees. The name plates were removed in the 1950's. The existing avenue of Sugar Gums (Eucalyptus cladocalyx) now stands at a height of between19.5 - 25 metres.

Thematic Context Settlement (suburban expansion).

Statement of The Sugar Gum Avenue at Kangaroo Flat is a mature avenue of Eucalyptus cladocalyx Significance extending more than 800m along the Calder Highwy leading into Kangaroo Flat and thence to Bendigo. The avenue is significant as a prominent landscape feature (AHC: Criterion A3) which forms the main entry to Bendigo from the south and which links the larger city to Kangaroo Flat.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme, with Tree Controls. Management to include rejuvenation and ongoing replanting as necessary to improve the condition of individual specimens in the avenue. References Costermans, Leon (1994): Trees of Victoria and Adjoining Areas, Costermans Publishing (Frankston, Vic), p. 66; Anonymous (n.d.), The Victorian Centenary Book 1834-35 - 1934-35:The Story of the Marong Shire from Its Inception, pamphlet held by State Library of Victoria.

Assessed by Karen Olsen 17/08/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF2 Former Weighbridge Hotel

Former Names

Address Bendigo - Maryborough Road,(Camp Street) at the Dunlop Lane intersection

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 32. 539.239 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A single storeyed brick former hotel with corner splay and early bar window. The parapet has a bracketed projecting course whilst the Dunlop Street side wall is relatively plain. Condition: Sound, evidence of rising damp. Integrity: High, window and door openings to façade and Dunlop Lane elevation intact, verandah later, additions at west end.

History This hotel takes its name from the former public weighbridge opposite. On 22nd December, 1884 Robert Slessar's licence was renewed by the Liquor Control Commission. In 1907-08 the licensee was G. Brooks and in 1910 the Licenses Reduction Board presided over its closure.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life: 8.4 Eating and drinking

Statement of The former Weighbridge hotel at the Camp Street/Dunlop Lane corner, Kangaroo Flat, is of Significance historic, aesthetic and social importance. It is historically important (Criterion A) as an early surviving hotel at Kangaroo Flat, recalling the existence of the former public weighbridge opposite. It is of aesthetic importance (Criterion E) as a vernacular hotel of the mid Victorian period, similar in treatment to the nearby former Liverpool Arms and also the former Happy Jack's hotel at Lockwood South and the former Royal hotel, Campbells Forest. It is socially important (Criterion G) as a past meeting place and place of refreshment and accommodation in Kangaroo Flat.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Horsfall, David, "Kangaroo Flat, A History, Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back to Committee, 1993, p.84. Sands and McDougall, "Bendigo, Suburban, and District Directory for 1907-08"

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF3 Former Liverpool Store, now YMCA Hall.

Former Names Liverpool Store

Address Camp Street, Dunlop Lane corner

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo map 32 539.239 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A large former store with break fronted and trabeated façade on sandstone base wall and with plain brick side and end walls. The façade is subdivided into three parts with a cornice and pedimented parapet carried on pilasters having unusual recessed panels. The central entry is round arched and flanked by a single window in the side bays, now bricked up but possibly always having been blind. The archway has a fine metal (?) fan light, the original doors having been removed. The roof has a lantern, now sheeted over. Inside, the floor is subdivided into a central section with aisles divided by timber posts supporting a complicated system of ties and struts to carry the roof. Condition: Medium, rising damp caused by comparatively recently poured concrete slab. Integrity: High.

History This building was erected presumably as the centrepiece of Roger's "Liverpool Store" complex which included a post office and a timber shop acting as the retail outlet for the store. It is presumed to have been built in the 1860s. The premises passed to H. Algier and then to Curnow and Anderson, grocers, ironmongers and produce dealers in the 1870s. The complex was also occupied by Earl's bakery and in 1907-08 by F. Lapsley for his Corn Store. In the mid 1930s Mr. Jeffery, who was to become one of Bendigo's most prominent bakers, purchased the property. Later, it was used as the YMCA Hall.

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities.

Statement of The former "Liverpool Store" building is situated on Camp Street, Kangaroo Flat at the Significance Dunlop Lane corner and is presumed to have been built during the 1860's. It is historically and aesthetically important. Its historical importance (Criterion A) is derived from its role as an early store in the Kangaroo Flat township and one which might reasonably be judged to be the largest of its type. It has importance also as a rare surviving building of its type offering an insight into a past type of commercial activity. Its aesthetic importance (Criterion E) is derived especially from its façade which is distinguished by its trabeated treatment and remarkable fan light that are unique in the Municipality and rare in the State.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register, the National Estate Register and for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning scheme.

References Butcher, Mike, Flanders, Gill, "Bendigo Historic Buildings", National Trust of Australia (Vic), 1987, p.140 Horsfall, David, "Kangaroo Flat, A History, Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back To Committee, 1993, pp.4, 41 Sands and McDougall, "Bendigo, Suburban, and District Directory for 1907-08".

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998

City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF4 Uniting Church

Former Names Methodist Church

Address Camp Street, at the Church Street corner.

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 32 542.239 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An imposing bi-chrome Gothic Revival church overlooking High Street with break fronted façade subdivided into three parts, having a central lancet arched window and doors with three oculus windows as the principal visual elements. The plinth is of sandstone and there is a decorated wrought iron cross at the gable apex. There is an inter war hall to the immediate south of red brick with a rough cast gable end and a Tudoresque hood mould to the principal wall flanked by buttresses. Condition: Sound, evidence of structural movement. Integrity; High, rear additions.

History The Methodist Church at Kangaroo Flat has its origins in a slab hut from 1854. It was relocated to this site in 1856 and replaced with a brick church in 1858. The foundation stone of the present church was laid on 7th. March, 1871 by Mr. Thompson Moore, MLA for Mandurang and local business man. It was designed by the eminent firm of Melbourne architects Crouch and Wilson who undertook many church commissions. The builder was W. Gibbons of Castlemaine and the cost 1,150 pounds. It was opened on 4th. July, 1871. The earlier brick church was then used as the Sunday School. It was enlarged in 1936. In 1952 the original section was demolished and replaced with a new vestry and hall linking the church and the Sunday school. The new additions were opened on 25th. September, 1954. The Methodists, Presbyterians and Congregationalists combined to form the Uniting Church in 1977. There was a fire in May, 1982 that damaged the temporary back end of the church which was of timber construction. It was replaced with additional accommodation and a new brick wall in 1986.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life: 8.6 Worshipping. The Cornish presence.

Statement of The former Methodist (now Uniting) Church at the corner of Camp and Church Streets, Significance Kangaroo Flat, was built in 1871 to the design of the eminent firm of Melbourne architects, Crouch and Wilson, who undertook many church commissions. The complex has historic, aesthetic and social significance. The historic significance (Criterion A) is derived from the role of the Church as the centre of Methodism at Kangaroo Flat from 1871 to 1877 and of the Uniting Church from 1977. This role is significant in that its expresses an aspect of the Wesleyans' extraodinary pre-eminence on Bendigo and their links with the Cornish miners since the earliest times. The church has aesthetic significance (Criterion E) as a representative example of the work of the noted architectural firm of Crouch and Wilson, demonstrating the tri-partite façade treatment which was a characteristic of that firm's church work. Finally, the church complex has social significance (Criterion G) for its place in the spiritual lives of the people of Kangaroo Flat from 1871 until the present.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. References Butcher, Mike, Flanders, Gill, "Bendigo's Historic buildings", National Trust of Australia, (Vic), 1987, p.143 Horsfall, David, "Kangaroo Flat, A History, Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back To Committee, 1993, pp.51, 106,107 Hopkins, Ruth, "Where Now Cousin Jack?", Bendigo, 1988, pp.56-57.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF5 St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church

Former Names St. Mary the Virgin Church of England

Address High Street

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 32 539.237 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small polychrome brick church in the Early English Gothic Revival manner with additions at both ends. The nave is divided into four buttressed bays with coupled lancet arched windows and a plain end wall with provision for an extension never undertaken. Instead, there is an inter-war period rectangular sanctuary and vestry (?) At the front there is a recent narthex with freestanding metal framed bell tower alongside. Inside, the walls are stuccoed and the roof carried on plain exposed timber trusses with gracefully curved struts. Condition: Sound. Rising damp. Integrity: Fair, bellcote defaced, abandoned tennis court at rear.

History Built in 1862, this church was designed by Nathaniel Billing and its construction supervised by the architect and land surveyor, William Smith. It was the second Anglican Church completed in the district. The foundation stone was laid by the first Bishop of Melbourne, Charles Perry on 30th June 1862 who was also present at its opening on 30th.October 1862. The small belcote over the west gable has been defaced. Two alms dishes, carved from cedar at the time by Henry Bailes, have survived. Bailes provided many of the carvings for Parliament House in Melbourne. The consecration of the new sanctuary (chancel and vestry) took place on 21.9.1952, while the present rectory was dedicated on 12.7.1958. The interior of the church was altered in 1967. The internal box porch was removed and the original furniture replaced. The present parish hall was dedicated on 8.2.1970. The exterior of the church was modified in 1987 when the narthex was built on the front of the original church. The weatherboard parish hall of 1890 was demolished in 1992.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life. 8.6 Worshipping.

Statement of The St. Mary the Virgin Anglican Church at High Street, Kangaroo Flat, was built in 1862 to Significance the design of the prolific and notable church architect, Nathaniel Billing and supervised by the architect and land surveyor William Smith. It is of interest as a very early example of the use of bichromatic brickwork in the design of a church, post dating Billing's St. Margarets, Eltham, acknowledged as the first convincing patterned brick church in Australia by one year, (Criterion B). It compares closely with the design of this church also in its use of paired lancet arched windows and bellcote at the gable apex. Billing's church of St. John the Evangelist, Cranbourne (1864) is also comparable, showing that St. Mary's was both innovative for its period and representative of this early phase in Billing's career. The church is important also as the second Church of England completed in the district (Criterion A) whilst its presence on rising ground overlooking High Street gives it special prominence in the urban fabric of Kangaroo Flat. Finally, as a place of worship since 1862, this church has social importance within its community (Criterion G).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion on the National Estate Register and for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning scheme. References Horsfall (ed.), Kangaroo Flat: A History of Gold, Goats, and Peppercorns. (Bendigo: Richard Cambridge, 1993 Butcher, M., Flanders, G., Bendigo: Historic Buildings, (Maryborough: National Trust of Australia, 1987).

Assessed by ACW 1/04/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF6 Former Liverpool Arms Hotel

Former Names Liverpool Arms Hotel

Address High Street

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region Rural Directory Bendigo Map 32 539.237 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A bi-chromatic brick former hotel with parapet to High Street having a recessed stuccoed panel for signage and simple cornice treatment. The façade openings are intact and there is a sympathetic rear addition and later posted verandah. The verandah is stepped along the View Street elevation and there are unpainted bi-chrome chimney stacks. Condition: Sound. Integrity: Fair, interior alterations, brickwork overpainted.

History Understood to have been in use as the Liverpool Arms in 1884, delicensed on 15.9.1915.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life. 8.4 Eating and drinking

Statement of The former Liverpool Arms hotel at the corner of High and View Streets. Kangaroo Flat was Significance built prior to 1884 . It is important as an early surviving hotel in Kangaroo Flat, comparable with the former hotel at the corner of Camp Street and Dunlop Lane and others in the wider locality including the former Royal near Woodvale, the former Happy Jack's hotel and the former Camp hotel in the Whipstick. It is important also as a prominent early building at the principal entry to Kangaroo Flat and the Bendigo urban region on the Melbourne road.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Horsfall, David, "Kangaroo Flat, A History Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back To Committee, 1993, p.84.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/04/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF7 Shop: John Jones Pharmacy

Former Names

Address 116 High Street

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 32 540.241 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A brick shop with sparrow picked sandstone quoins, distinguished by its curved pediment with recessed tympanum and dog's tooth cornice returning on the side elevations. Condition: Sound. Integrity: Medium, later shop front and verandah, rear additions.

History This building is understood to have been a house forming part of the Kangaroo Flat post office. It was run for a period by Mrs. Robinson and there was a cast iron drinking fountain in front of the building. Previous postal managers included Miss Hocking (1930's), Miss Davidson, Fred Jackson (1940's) and J. Clarke who ran the post office until the chemist's shop was established there in 1950. In 1907-08 the post mistress was Mrs. M.A. Davidson.

Thematic Context 7. Governing 7.5 Developing administrative structures and authorities.

Statement of The former post office residence at 116 High Street, Kangaroo Flat is historically important Significance (Criterion A). This importance arises from its survival as a presumed mid Victorian building in the Kangaroo Flat shopping centre, distinguished by its curved parapet and details including the sparrow picked quoins.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Horsfall, David, "Kangaroo Flat, A History, Gold, goats and Peppercorns", Back To Committee, 1993, pp.3, 160 Wild, Dorothy, pers. comm. to Ray Wallace, 16th. Sept.98.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF8 Butcher's shop

Former Names

Address 138 High Street

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 32 540.241 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small brick shop distinguished by its overpainted parapet with dog tooth cornice and curved pediment, stepped down to the side walls. Condition: Sound. Integrity: Medium, later cantilevered verandah and shop front.

History Sparks Petherick erected this building in 1882 as the first butcher's shop in Kangaroo Flat. Slaughtering was carried out at the rear of the premises with the offal being thrown into pits and the blood running through the network of street drains. This activity was later moved to Collins Street, Kangaroo Flat. The properietor's sons, Alf and Ted, were both butchers, Alf taking over the shop and living in a timber house between the shop and the Kangaroo Flat hotel. In 1935, Alf transferred to a butcher's hop in Hargreaves Street, Bendigo, and Ted carried on the business at Kangaroo Flat until the 1950's. Subsequent owners were a Mr. Young and Ray Wilkinson. It is understood the building once had a flywire screen instead of the present plate glass windows at the front and there was a large ceiling height ice box across the back wall to keep the meat cool.

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities.

Statement of The butcher's shop at 138 High Street, Kangaroo Flat was built by Sparks Petherick in 1882. Significance It is has historical and aesthetic importance. Its historical importance (Criterion A) is derived from the shop's survival as the first butcher's shop in the Kangaroo Flat township centre. Its aesthetic importance (Criterion E) is derived from its picturesque parapet treatment which is an indicator of its considerable age in the largely modernised shopping centre at Kangaroo Flat.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Horsfall, David, "Kangaroo Flat, A History, Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back To Committee, 1993, p.101.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF9 Shops, former "Victoria Store"

Former Names "Victoria Store"

Address 143-147 High Street

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 32 540.240 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A single storeyed row of shops with simple stuccoed parapet and cornice with plain frieze. The shop fronts have been defaced and now have inter-war period metal framed windows and tiled dados with the the remains of face brickwork and plain architraves above. There is a two storeyed brick wing at the rear with a gable roof and gable coping treatment characteristic of the area. It is attached to the back of the shops and there is a timber lean to. Condition: Sound. Integrity: Medium, see above, later unsymapthetic posted verandah.

History James Stevenson erected a timber store on this site in 1861. In 1868 he built the present brick shop at no. 145, extending it subsequently at both ends to form the present row. By 1872 the premises were recorded in the Marong Shire Rate Books as a "brick hotel and store". Following his death in 1891, his widow and their son, Richard, ran their business at this address. In 1907-08 Mrs. E. Stevenson, draper, was the proprietress when it was known as the "Victoria Store". Richard and his wife, Mary, then ran the business until their deaths on 14.4.1945 and 27.5.1944 respectively. "Dick" Stevenson is fondly remembered for his visits by bicycle to take orders and for his kindly gift of sweets in a paper "twist". There have been many owners since the departure of the Stevensons.

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities.

Statement of The shops at nos. 143-147 High Street, Kangaroo Flat, formerly known as the "Victoria Significance Store",were commenced in 1870 by James Stevenson. They are historically and aesthetically important. Their historical importance (Criterion A) is derived from their early construction date in the history of the Kangaroo Flat centre and from the fact that they remained in the one ownership for three quarters of a century prior to their entry into the post war era. They have importance also as a surviving early hotel in Kangaroo Flat, the two storeyed section at the rear possibly containing physical evidence of this period in their history. Their aesthetic importance (Criterion E) is derived from their straightforward design which is highly representative of the mid Victorian period in the Bendigo area and therefore offers an insight into this important period in the foundation of the Kangaroo Flat township centre. As a former hotel, they compare architecturally with the closed "Liverpool Arms" in High Street and the closed "Weighbridge" hotel in Camp Street, Kangaroo Flat.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Butcher, Mike, Flanders, Gill, "Bendigo Historic Buildings", National Trust of Australia, (Vic), 1987, p.139 Horsfall, David, "Kangaroo Flat, A History, Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back To Committee, 1993, p.75 Sands and McDougall: "Bendigo, Suburban and District Directory for 1907-08".

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998

City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF10 Shop: Kangaroo Flat Barber Shop

Former Names

Address 149 High Street

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 32 540.239 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small detached brick shop with plain parapet having a double projecting frieze course, sandstone base walls and a single doorway and window as its principal external early features. Condition: Sound. Integrity: Medium, later tiled dado and posted verandah erected early 1990's.

History Understood to have been erected c.1885, this building was occupied by the miner, Jim Blake, in the 1920s, who after a day's work practised in the evenings as a barber. He was followed by Sam Jenkins and then by Danny McKay, a Kangaroo Flat identity, in the 1940s; his son, Ron, succeeding him. Jack Taylor took over the business after the Second World War and a Mrs. Nesbit conducted her dressmaking business here for a period. The ANZ Bank occupied the building as its first premises in Kangaroo Flat and it was here that Len Price brought his 127 oz 11 dwts nugget after finding it early in the morning on 21.4.1965. It was the largest nugget found in the Bendigo area this century. No. 149 was originally part of the Victoria Stores and was used as a booking office for Fry's Taxi Service.

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities.

Statement of The shop at no. 149 High Street, Kangaroo Flat, is understood to have been in existence in Significance 1885. It has historical and aesthetic importance. It is historically important (Criterion A) as an early shop in the Kangaroo Flat centre. It has aesthetic importance (Criterion E) as a prominent shop at Kangaroo Flat, its simple architectural form being representative of the mid - late nineteenth century.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Kangaroo Flat, A History of Gold, Goats and Peppercorns, Kangaroo Flat Back To Committee, 1993, pp.3,66,79 Wild, Dorothy, personal comment to Ray Wallace, 4.9.98

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF11 "Bonhaven"

Former Names

Address 181 High Street

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 32 540.239 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A picturesque inter war Mediterranean villa with projecting arcaded porch and balancing curved window bay, the tuck pointed red and clinker brick base walls being relieved by stuccoed upper areas. There is a cast cement balustrade to the terrazzo porch and the ornamental glass work is a picturesque element. The garage and southern wing wall use decorative arrangements common to the period whilst there is a brick and wrought iron fence with "lych gate" at the corner.

History "Bonhaven" was built in 1932-34 by the butcher and small goods manufacturer, Alf Petherick, who ran the butchers shop at 138 High Street, Kangaroo Flat, for many years. Petherick was a prominent harness racing owner-trainer in the 1920's and it is understood his home was paid for out of the winnings of the champion trotter "Glideaway".

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities.

Statement of "Bonhaven" was built in 1932-34 at 181 High Street, Kangaroo Flat, for the butcher and small Significance goods manufacturer, Alf Petherick. It has aesthetic significance. This significance (Criterion E) is derived from the picturesque design of "Bonhaven" in the then highly fashionable Mediterranean manner, set in spacious grounds that complement its choice of architectural style. The arcaded porch sets the tone of the development which extends to the front fence and "lych gate". This significance is enhanced by the prominence of "Bonhaven" on High Street.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Horsfall, David, "Kangaroo Flat, A History, Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back To Committee, 1993, p.101.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF12 "Millewa Hall"

Former Names

Address 214 High Street

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 32 538.235 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An imposing single fronted stuccoed Italianate villa with symmetrical window bays and chimney stacks above the hipped slate roof. There is a terrace, originally forming part of the verandah, since removed, and an extraordinary flight of curved approach steps. The window bays have a pilastrated treatment and there are quoins and robust frieze brackets. Inside, the rooms have been restored without careful research and the arched vestibule with stained glass fanlight and ceiling rose are intact. There are also former servants' quarters at basement level. Condition; Sound. Integrity: Medium, verandah removed, later rear additions. Brick stables, now converted into residfential space. Spacious grounds with one of original two mature Moreton Bay figs.

History "Millewa Hall" was built for the Irishman, James Moore, brother of the eminent MLA for Mandurang, Thompson Moore. In partnership with his brother, James traded as Moore Bros and Co., and (presumably with his brother) bought the Lyceum Theatre in Bendigo and established the Lyceum Store Co. Ltd. "Millewa Hall" was built in 1872 to the design of noted local architects Vahland and Getzschmann. In 1914 the Kangaroo Flat branch of the Red Cross held its inaugural meeting at :"Millewa Hall". The property originally extended to the Bendigo Creek. Moore eventually met an untimely death when he was struck by a train on his way to the station at Kangaroo Flat.

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities.

Statement of "Millewa Hall" is situated at 214 High Street, Kangaroo Flat and was built for the Irish Significance business man, James Moore, in 1872 to the design of architects Vahland and Getzchmann. It has historical and aesthetic importance. It is historically significant (Criterion A) as a surviving early house of some pretension erected by a leading member of the Kangaroo Flat community. It has aesthetic importance for its remarkable façade treatment, boldly expressed in the manner of the architects and comparing with "Colbinabbin" and "Stanhope" homesteads of 1867. The sweeping staircase is especially noteworthy. It is important also as a highly representative example of the work of the noted firm of Bendigo architects, Vahland and Getzschmann (Criterion H).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Butcher, Mike and Flanders, Gill, "Bendigo Historic Buildings" National Trust of Australia (Vic), 1987, p.138 Horsfall, David, "Kangaroo Flat, A History, Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back To Committee, 1993, p.127 Thomson, Kathleen and Serle, Geoffrey, "A Biographical Register of the Victorian Parliament 1859-1900", ANUP, Canberra, 1972, p.146.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998

City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF13 Kangaroo Flat Railway Station

Former Names

Address Short Street

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 32 544.241 Victorian Heritage Register Yes National Estate Register Yes Planning Scheme No

Description A complex consisting of the main station building with associated lamp room/closets, waiting shelter, goods shed and sites of Departmental residence no.3972 (down side) and van goods shed (up side). The main station building is of a standard design common to the Main Trunk Lines and is of brick construction with office, waiting rooms and two storeyed residence with a timber addition. There is a yard enclosed by a fence and the combined lamp room/closets at the far end. The design is both austere and of English origin after a fashion known in England at the time as the "railway style". It is also Classical with shallow slated gable roofs carried on fretted timber brackets, cement quoins and plain cement architraves to the openings, the red body bricks having white tuck pointing. Inside, the residence has been burnt out but the office and fit out is insitu, occupying the space originally used as the lobby. There is a small vestibule and counter and doorway leading to the residence. The ladies' waiting room has a recent w.c. whilst the road side entrance has been partially bricked up and converted into a window. The upper level platform side window has an unusual timber curtain on one side, possibly screening the window from the lights of oncoming trains. Condition: Sound, conservation required. Integrity: High, internal alterations, cast iron drinking fountain on platform removed. The lamp room/ closets have not been inspected but consist typically of the station master's closet, a lamp room directly accessible off the platform and the men's closets also accessible off the platform. The cast iron gutters with lions' head connectors are in situ. The platforms have brick dwarf walls with granite copings and there is a timber waiting shelter with bench seat on the up side, the ground frame having been removed. The goods shed is bi-chrome with a granite plinth and impost blocks to the segmentally arched doorways. There is an outside loading platform with granite base for the crane (removed). One of the roadside doors allows for the entry of carts to an internal bay whilst the rails and buffer stops remain inside. The roof trusses are timber queen post with diagonal bracing in the horizontal plain and there is a door onto the down platform, presumably to facilitate staff access and van goods loading. Condition: Sound, maintenance required, loose slates and spouting discharging at base of structure. Integrity: High, crane removed.

History A contract for the construction of the railway between Footscray Junction and Sandhurst (Bendigo) was awarded to Cornish and Company who commenced work near Footscray on 7.6. 1858, the line being opened completely on 21.10.1862. The first site for a station was opposite Taylor Street but it was shifted to the present site apparaently on account of an gradient. On 24.9.1862 G. Piggins was awarded a contract to build platforms at Elphinstone, Chewton, Harcourt and Kangaroo Flat. A contract was let for the construction of a goods shed, passenger station "and so on" at Kangaroo Flat to G. McGrowther, presumably George McGrowther of Blair and McGrouther, sawmillers at Echuca, on 14.11.1862. The station was opened for goods traffic on 29.9.1863. The buildings were designed by the Engineer in Chief's Office of the Victorian Railways headed by Thomas Higinbotham. His chief draftsman in 1861 was Frederick C. Christy followed by P. Brady in 1862. For the year ending December, 1863, outward passenger traffic amounted to 4,197 and inward to 2,918.5 journeys. Outward tonnage was 49 and inward 654 tons. Passenger traffic was to peak c. 1890 when 19,187 journeys were recorded. Poultry and tomato traffic were important commodities carried for many years. On 7.6.1990 there was a fire in the station building, the premises having been de-manned for some time. It was subsequently sealed up and unoccupied and is presently being slowly restored.

Thematic Context 3.7.3.1 Building and maintaining railways

Statement of The Kangaroo Flat station complex is located at Short Street, Kangaroo Flat and was built by Significance G. McGrowther in 1862-63 to a design prepared by the Engineer in Chief's Office of the Railways Department. It is important as a substantially intact and rare surviving example (Criterion B) of a standard station building erected for the Main Trunk Lines to Ballarat and Echuca and therefore ably demonstrates an aspect of this era during which the Government entered into the field of railway construction. It is historically important (Criterion A) to its community in that it has served the locality since 1863 and continues as a stopping place for some Bendigo-Melbourne trains services.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Victorian Railways: Reports of the Board of Land and Works.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/08/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF14 Returned Soldiers League Hall

Former Names Independent Order of Rechabites Hall

Address Station Street

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 32 539.242 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small bi-chromatic brick hall located on the axis of Dunlop Lane having a moulded brick cornice with curved pediment and stuccoed tympanum surmounting a round arched entry with later canopy and doors and a sandstone keystone with "Erected A.D. 1890" incised on the face of the stone. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High.

History This hall was built for the Independent Order of Rechabites in 1890. It was known as the Temperance Hall in 1907-08. The building has been used by many organisations over the years including scouting groups, the Y.M.C.A. and the Red Cross. An infant welfare centre was located here from 1953 to 1959 and a pre-school centre occupied the building with additions from that year until 1961.

Thematic Context 8.5 Forming Associations. 8.5.2 Associating to help other people.

Statement of The former Independent Order of Rechabites hall in Station Street, Kangaroo Flat, was built in Significance 1890. It is historically, aesthetically and socially important. It is historically important (Criterion A) for its capacity to demonstrate the position taken on abstinence by the Rechabites during the heyday of the temperance movement in the 1880s and 1890s. It is aesthetically important(Criterion E) as a prominent Classical Revival public building exploiting the use of bi-chromatic brickwork in a manner characteristic of the Central Goldfields. It is socially important (Criterion G) and valued by the community for its role as a temperance hall and venue for a range of community based activities this century.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Horsfall, David, "Kangaroo Flat, a History, Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back To Committee, 1993, pp.124, 162. Sands and McDougall, "Bendigo, Suburban, and District Directory for 1907-08".

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF15 Kangaroo Flat Primary School (Annexe)

Former Names Common School No. 981, Bendigo Special School No. 4782.

Address View Street at the Church Street corner.

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 32 541.237 Victorian Heritage Register Yes National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small bi-chrome Government school built in at least three stages, the initial east facing wing having altered windows but being distinguished by its Romanesque Revival treatment using the Lombardic gable form with an arcade to the porch, now with entry bricked up; and grouped upper lights in the gable end, now sheeted over. The porch is surmounted by a frieze and what appear to be similar to three vaulting shafts. Inside, chamfered queen post trusses are exposed. The later west wing is in the Gothic Revival style of the Education Department's schools last century though foiled by the use of Romanesque openings and Corduzzian windows, now bricked up or altered. There is a fleche, jerkin head corrugated iron clad roof and raised central section with hood over former windows. Later additions are of framed timber construction. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High, lantern removed from original building, alterations to fenestration generally, porch bricked up.

History Common School No. 981 replaced Nos. 354 (Wesleyan) and 363 (Church of England) when these two were struck off the roll on 30th. June 1870. No. 981 was opened in that year, becoming a State School from 1st January 1873 when the Education Department was founded. The surviving east end building was designed by Bendigo architects Vahland and Getzschmann and built in 1870, the contractor being George Pallett. The surviving brick building at the west end was erected in 1877. General refurbishment took place in 1916. The school remained here until the late 1940's when a new site was purchased in Camp Street and opened in February, 1953. The Church Street complex became the Bendigo Special School No.4782 in September, 1953.

Thematic Context 6. Educating: 6.2 Establishing schools.

Statement of See Heritage Council file: "The Kangaroo Flat school is the sole occupant of a triangular block Significance surrounded by road in Kangaroo Flat. The first common school was built here in 1870 by builder George Pallet, to a design by the prolific Bendigo architectural firm of Vahland and Getzschmann. The style has been described as German Renaissance Revival. The building is of red brick with cream brick pilasters and parapets, and stucco detailing. The elaborate front gable features a porch with twin arched openings flanked by stucco tourelles (now missing). When built a raised lantern ran the length of the ridge above the queen-post truss roof structure. This was intended to provide light and ventilation to the classroom without the distraction and glare from windows in walls. The side walls were originally blank, and windows were added in the early twentieth century when the lantern was removed. The second brick building was added in 1877, in a restrained Gothic style similar to many urban schools of that period. It features cream and red brick banding and patterning, timber eaves brackets and bellcote, and jerkinhead slate roof. The adjoining timber and weatherboard classrooms were added shortly after. The buildings are now a part of the Kangaroo Flat Primary School which also occupies newer premises on another block nearby. The Kangaroo Flat School building is of architectural importance to the State of Victoria. The design of the Vahland and Getzschmann portion of the Kangaroo Flat Common School exhibits a particularly rich and unusual combination of features, in a period when most Common schools, especially in rural areas, were very austere. The building is executed in a striking German Romanesque Revival style, making use of decorative elements and scale in a manner not seen among the other works of these architects. Kangaroo Flat displays the most complete and elaborate example of three school buildings designed in a very similar form and style by these architects. The shape of the existing gable ends still reflects the unusual lantern for ventilation and lighting which originally ran the length of the ridge".

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. Recommended for inclusion in the Australian Heritage Commission Register.

References Butcher, M., Flanders, G.: Bendigo Historic Buildings, National Trust of Australia (Vic), 1987. Burchell, L.,: Victorian Schools A Study in Colonial Government Architecture 1837- 1900, M.U.P., 1980. Education Department of Victoria: Vision and Realisation, 1973, v.2. Horsfall, D.G. (ed): Kangaroo Flat A History, Gold, Goats and Peppercorns, 1993.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF16 "Hope Park"

Former Names

Address 12 Weir Court

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 32 537.253 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A picturesque stone house in the early nineteenth century Cottage Orne manner having steeply pitched now terra cotta tiled roof, chimneys at the gable apexes, a diminutive window bay, narrow window with stone hood mould to the entry and an elaborate timber porch, being reconstructed. The freestone work is rubble work with squared blocks at the corners and the openings to the side elevation have robust hood moulds and towards the rear a corbelled treatment. Condition Sound. Integrity: High, includes cypress pines.

History "Hope Park" was built in 1867 by the Scotsman, David Weir, who also designed the building. He had two acres of vines planted on the grounds by 1872. In 1907 Jack Giudice purchesed the property and established a thriving dairy farm and trotting stud here. "Hope Park" stayed in the Giudice family for nearly 90 years. Almost 20 hectares of land was under irrigation resulting in lush pasture. The Giudice family were also associated with Bendigo's Plaza Picture Theatre. The grounds of "Hope Park" have in recent years been subdivided and developed for residential purposes.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local regional and national economies 3.4 Developing primary production.

Statement of "Hope Park" is situated at no.12 Weir Court, Kangaroo Flat and was designed and built by Significance Scotsman, David Weir in 1867. It has historic and aesthetic importance. It is historically important (Criterion A) as an early farming property now subdivided as a part of the expanding residential suburbs of Kangaroo Flat. It is aesthetically important (Criterion E) as a highly picturesque and locally rare (Criterion B) example of a house designed in the "Cottage Orne" tradition, popular in Victoria from the 1840's to the 1860's. Its picturesque charm is heightened by the use of freestone and the manner in which it has been worked, this example of the Cottage Orne style being unusual on this account. As a consequence,"Hope Park" is especially linked in this way with its region.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme and for inclusion on the National Estate Register.

References Butcher, M, and G. Flanders, "Bendigo Historic Buildings", National Trust of Australia (Victoria), 1987, p. 141. Horsfall, D. "Kangaroo Flat, A History: Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back to Committee 1993, p. 89.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF17 "Myrnong"

Former Names

Address 2 Myrnong Close

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory Map 32 542.235 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An early Gothic influenced overpainted brick house with cast cement cornice to the parapets and symmetrical façade having gable ended paviloins terminating a reconstructed timber posted verandah. The pavilions have faceted window bays and the corrugated iron clad roof is mostly concealed from view. Condition: Sound, Integrity: High

History Built by the Englishman, John Capper, in 1857/8, "Myrnong" was originally set amidst 6.5 acres of grounds. The house had ten or twelve rooms. There was stabling for 28 horses as well as accomodation for the stable hands and a blacksmith's shop. The coach room was demolished in 1980 and continuing sub-division over the years has seen the original grounds eroded away. "Myrnong" is now located at the end of a court on a suburban allotment.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local regional and national economies 3.4 Developing primary production.

Statement of "Myrnong" at 2 Myrnong Close was built for John Cappy in 1857-58. It is important as a rare Significance surviving (Criterion B) very early building erected on the fringe of urban Bendigo, its symmetrical façade treatment with decorative cornice being highly representative of the mid Victorian period. It compares with Archibald McColough's "Tweedside" of 1855-60, nearby in Kangaroo Flat, as an early surviving villa.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Butcher, M, and G. Flanders, "Bendigo Historic Buildings", National Trust of Australia (Victoria), 1987, p. 141. Horsfall, D. "Kangaroo Flat, A History: Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back to Committee 1993, p. 86. Interview by Andrew Ward with Ian Walder, March, 1999.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF18 House

Former Names "Dunedin House", "Hillside"

Address 25 Morrison Street

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 32 535.233 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A substantial single storeyed mid Victorian Classical Revival villa in bi-chrome brick with stuccoed dressings and timber posted verandah with timber frieze rail and cast iron lace frieze to the principal elevations, terminated by projecting wings. Red body bricks are relieved by black tuckpointed whites and vermiculated quoins and panels to the chimneys establish the building's architectural character. The window sills overhang to receive sliding louvered shutters. The entry is approached by a flight of granite steps with curved ballustrades and urns and the rear section has Romanesque arched windows. Condition: Sound, Integrity: High, includes remnants of early garden layout with fountain.

History "Hillside" was built for the barrister, J. A. C. Helm, who had foregone a position at Cambridge University to come to the colonies. An expert on mining law, he had this house built in 1873. The architects were Moffat and Brady. Joseph M. Brady was, at this period, supervising the completion of the Crusoe waterworks and was conveniently placed to oversee the construction of Helm's home. He was in partnership with the mining engineer, Robert Moffat, during the 1870's and ran a successful practice at this time, designing the extant former "Bendigo Independent" offices in Williamson Street, the former "Golden Eagle" flour mill, also in Williamson Street and well known today as the Webb building. He undertook various residential and commercial commissions and is thought to have acted as the Sandhurst Diocesan architect for the Catholic Church, designing the former Bishop's Palace in McCrae Street. Later, the building passes through many hands including those of Mrs H. K. Atkinson of Ravenswood and at some stage was named "Hillside". In 1924 it was bought by John McNaur, who lived there until 1942. During part of his residence he conducted a poultry farm. In recent years the building was renamed "Dunedin House" and was used as hostel accomodation for students from the Bendigo Regional Institute of TAFE.

Thematic Context 4 Building settlements, towns and cities. 4.1.2 Making suburbs (Kangaroo Flat)

Statement of The house known formerly as "Dunedin house" and "Hillside" in Morrison Street, Kangaroo Significance Flat, was built for the barrister, J.A.C. Helm, in 1873. It is aesthetically important. This importance (Criterion E) is derived from the manner in which its architecture reflects on the status of its owner in the Kangaroo Flat community, from the treatment of its peripheral verandah with timber valence and unusual frieze and ironwork, the generous approach steps to the entry, the distinctive arched treatment to the rear wing windows and from the garden layout which survives in a surprisingly intact condition. Together, these elements offer insights into the way of life enjoyed by one of Kangaroo Flat's more prominent families during the mid nineteenth century.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. References Butcher, M, and G. Flanders, "Bendigo Historic Buildings", National Trust of Australia (Victoria), 1987, p. 143. Horsfall, D. "Kangaroo Flat, a History: Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back to Kangaroo Flat Committee 1993, p. 85.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF19 "Belmont"

Former Names

Address corner High and Lansell Streets

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 32 540.244 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A mid Victorian asymmetrical villa distinguished by its stuccoed quoins and gable end treatment with oculus and plain cement border with surmounting timber finial. There is a stuccoed chimney with terra cotta pots and a rear wing with stuccoed faceted window bay. Condition: Sound, Integrity: Medium, verandah unsympathetically rebuilt.

History Thomas Luxton in the early 1870's had this home built next to the Devonshire Arms Hotel in High Street. The death of Luxton's father, licencee of the Devonshire Arms, left the family in poor circumstances. Luxton became a successful investor and by the early 1890's had moved to Prahran where he ultimately became mayor. At this period "Belmont" consisted of nine rooms, including a small bathroom. In later years the house served as the dwelling of one of Kangaroo Flat's best loved medical practitioner's, Dr Peter Kirby, who had been the town's doctor for forty years. Dr. Kirby added a brick surgery to the rear of the original building and alterations were made to the verandah.

Thematic Context 4 Building settlements, towns and cities. 4.1.2 Making suburbs (Kangaroo Flat)

Statement of "Belmont" at the corner of High Street and Lansell Street, Kangaroo Flat, is aesthetically and Significance socially important. This importance (Criterion E) rests on its prominence on the main road into Bendigo, there being few villas of similar age and appearance in its vicinity on High Street. The principal contributory elements are the representative asymmetrical layout and the faint hint of the Gothic Revival in its form and detail. The building's association with Dr. Peter Kirby is of interest and is valued by the community (Criterion G).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Butcher, M, and G. Flanders, "Bendigo Historic Buildings", National Trust of Australia (Victoria), 1987, p. 142. Horsfall, D. "Kangaroo Flat, a History: Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back to Kangaroo Flat Committee 1993, p. 65.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF20 House

Former Names

Address 24 Chapel Street

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 32 543.234 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An unusual symmetrical red brick villa distinguished by its pilastrated verandah columns, formerly of open construction (treillage) and concave verandah. The entry is approached by slate steps and the brick reveal to the doorway is rebated to give it visual emphasis. There are plain cement quoins, moulded bricks to the chimneys and recent sympathetic rear additions. Condition: Sound, Integrity: High, includes Moreton Bay Fig and timber outbuilding

History By 11th. October, 1871, the blacksmith, James White, had purchased lot 82, section D, Parish of Sandhurst, Shire of Marong. He built this house in 1872, the NAV being 50 pounds. For many years this property was owned by the Kangaroo Flat miner, George Shelton, known as "Sweet Orange George" because of a well known and loved sweet fruited orange tree in his front garden. The large cellar attached to the house at one time was used as the billiard room. It has been suggested that this house was the last coaching stop before Sandhurst but it may also be that the Viaduct hotel nearby, where there was also a cab rank, served this purpose. The house is now owned by Robert Cameron, MLA for Bendigo West.

Thematic Context 4 Building settlements, towns and cities. 4.1.2 Making suburbs (Kangaroo Flat)

Statement of The house at no. 24 Chapel Street, Kangaroo Flat, was built for the blacksmith, James White, Significance in 1872. It is aesthetically significant. This significance (Criterion E) is derived from its unusual pilastrated and reconstructed verandah columns, seen on occasions elsewhere in Bendigo but remaining uncommon (Criterion B). They enrich a highly representative symmetrical villa, greatly enhanced by its location on Chapel Street opposite two masonry and metal girder railway bridges.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Shire of Marong rate book, 1872. Robert Cameron, interview with Ray Wallace, 2nd. March, 1999. Bill Pettit, interview with Ray Wallace, 11th. March, 1999. Lindsay Shelton, interview with Ray Wallace, 11th. March, 1999.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF21 House

Former Names

Address 290 High Street

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 32 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An innovative building design consisting of two attached reinforced concrete domes erected in segments meeting at compression rings at the top of each dome and having aluminium windows with sunhoods formed integrally with the domes. Inside, the lounge/kitchen has a domed ceiling with centrally located slow combustion heater whilst the second dome with level ceilings accomodates the bedrooms and bathrooms.

History Built in 1978 as the prototype for cyclone proof housing, this dwelling was designed by Siddons Energy Systems: John Siddons being the former leader of the Australian Democrats. The underpinning principle of this design is that the strongest shape in physics is the sphere. This prototype was experimented with four years after Cyclone Tracy had devastated Darwin. Originally Siddons had installed an extensive solar heating and power system in the house. This has been removed over the years.. Large fibreglass forms were built for the project and the local firm "Bendigo Readymix" prepared and poured the concrete. Siddons had built only one other dome while the consulting engineer, Mandeno Chitty and Bell of Auckland, New Zealand, had worked with domes previously.

Thematic Context 4 Building settlements, towns and cities. 4.1.2 Making suburbs (Kangaroo Flat)

Statement of The house at no. 290 High Street, Kangaroo Flat, was built in 1978 to the design of Siddons Significance Energy Systems. It is of historic and aesthetic interest. It is historically interesting in that the inspiration for its design arises from the devastation of Cyclone Tracey in Darwin in 1975 whilst its unusual form is in the tradition of the experimental concrete buildings designed by the architect, Robin Boyd in the 1950's using the ctesiphon system. Its aesthetic interest arises from its most unusual spherical forms. The failure of the design to gain acceptance detracts from its potential importance.

Recommendations Nil

References Butcher, M. and W. Gregson, "So Now You See It", Bendigo Advertiser, National Trust, 1992, pp. 79-80.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF22 "Woodville"

Former Names

Address 2 Olympic Parade

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 32 536.240 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A pyramidal roofed bi-chrome brick villa with partially reconstructed concave verandah and rear lean-to wing. Red body bricks are relieved by whites and the façade is symmetrical with balancing chimneys. The verandah, formerly timber posted is now supported by pipe columns. Condition: Sound, Integrity: Medium.

History John Scott Lithgow purchased lot 50, section 15, Parish of Sandhurst, Shire of Marong, on 26th. August, 1870. In that year there were stables on the land having an NAV of 10 shillings. By 1872 this house has been erected with an NAV of 50 pounds. Lithgow was a valuer in 1870 and by 1875 he was self employed as a storekeeper. He was also a prominent Wesleyan Methodist and an original trustee of the Kangaroo Flat Wesleyan Church in 1871.

Thematic Context 4 Building settlements, towns and cities. 4.1.2 Making suburbs (Kangaroo Flat)

Statement of "Woodville" at no. 2 Olympic Parade, Kangaroo Flat, was built for John Scott Lithgow in Significance 1872. It is aesthetically important. It is aesthetically important (Criterion E) as a comparatively rare surviving (Criterion B) mid Victorian brick villa in Kangaroo Flat, prominently situated at the intersection of Olympic Parade and the Maryborough Road, and locally distinguished by its bi-chromatic brickwork and symmetrical façade, the verandah, though defaced, retaining the evidence necessary to ensure accurate reconstruction.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Horsfall, D., "Kangaroo Flat, A History, Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back To Committee, 1993, p.107. Shire of Marong rate books, 1870-72.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF23 St. Monica's Catholic Church

Former Names

Address Corner High Street and Station Street

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 32 541.242 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A richly decorated Gothic Revival white truckpointed red brick church with stuccoed pinnacles to the porch buttresses. The gable ends have characteristic Gothic Revival copings with crosses at the apexes and there is a rose window with diapur panel above to the west end. Windows are lancet arched, the roof is of slate and there is an apsidal sanctuary with attached vestry. Condition: Sound, Integrity: High

History The first Mass in Kangaroo Flat was held in Mr Hiemann's International Hotel in 1857. Hiemann, a Lutheran, declared a bark hut would never be used to serve God while he could provide something better. The present church replaced an earlier chapel built opposite in 1864 and which served as a schoolroom until its recent demolition. Situated in High Street, it was built in 1926 on the site of the International hotel, the foundation stone having been laid by Bishop McCarthy, the third Bishop of Sandhurst, on Sunday 16th. May 1926. It was blessed and opened by the Bishop on Sunday 7th. November 1926. The cost of the building and fittings totalled four thousand pounds. The nave is 55 feet (16.7 metres) by 27 feet (8.2metres) with a height of 30 feet (9.1 metres). The sanctuary is 17 feet (5.2 metres) by 17 feet (5.2 metres) and is octagonal in shape. The sacristy, situated on the east side of the sanctuary is 14 feet (4.3 metres) by 12 feet (3.7 metres). The ceiling is of Californian Pine, framed into large panels. The architect was George Austen, whilst the contractor was Frank Brown. Austen designed Bendigo's former Limerick Castle hotel in Williamson Street, also in1926.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life. 8.6 Worshipping.

Statement of St. Monica's Catholic Church is situated at the corner of High and Station Streets, Kangaroo Significance Flat, and was built to the design of architect George Austen in 1926. It is historically, aesthetically and socially important. It is historically important (Criterion A) as the centre of Catholic worship in Kangaroo Flat since 1926. It is aesthetically important (Criterion E) for its prominence on High Street and for its highly ornamental design drawing on French Gothic images for inspiration. Finally it is socially important (Criterion G) for the value placed on the building by the Catholic community of Kangaroo Flat over the years.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Hattam, J. "The Church of St. Monica, Kangaroo Flat", unpublished paper, 1976.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF24 "Tweedside"

Former Names

Address 29 Crusoe Road

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 32 534.226 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An early symmetrical overpainted brick villa with distinguishing angled chimneys and a corrugated iron clad hipped roof. There is a later Arts and Crafts influenced timber posted verandah, and outbuildings with presumed stabling at the rear, the parapet wall having serrated brick coping courses. Inside, there are early timber panelled ceilings characteristic of Bendigo's early buildings and seen elsewhere in the urban area.

Condition: Sound. Inegrity: Medium, spacious landscaped grounds.

History "Tweedside" was built between 1855 and 1860 for the sheep farmer, Archibald Parks McColough. By 1860 his house, described as having four rooms, was offered for sale but it was never purchased. Additions, undertaken possibly as early as the 1860's, brought the house to six rooms with stables, coachouse, servants' quarters and kitchen. It is understood the bricks were made on the site. "Tweedside" was purchased in a derelict state by the Londey family in 1929-30 and it is presumed that the verandah was reconstructed around this time. In the 1950's a tapestry brick fire surround was built to replace the marble one in the large room, which had a tiny inefficient grate, quite inadequate to heat the room, and lining-board ceilings were covered with fibrous plaster. The kitchen was completely replaced also in the 1950's.

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities.

Statement of "Tweedside" at no. 39 Crusoe Road, Kangaroof Flat was built in 1855-1860 for the sheep Significance farmer, Archibald Parks McColough. It is historically significant. This significance (Criterion A) is derived from its very early date, causing it to be rare in the Bendigo region (Criterion B) and now offering information concerning the kind of house that a prosperous early settler would have built on the Bendigo goldfield. It compares in this respect with John Cappy's "Myrnong" of 1857-58, also in Kangaroo Flat. Distinguishing aspects include the straightforward design for the villa, by today's standard lacking in pretension but possibly unusually substantial in its day, the picturesque angled chinneys and the timber lined ceilings that are clear pointers to the building's early date of construction.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Butcher, M., Gregson, W., "So Now You See It", Bendigo Advertiser, National Trust, 1992, pp. 79-80.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF25 Former police station and quarters

Former Names

Address Corner Camp and Church Streets

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 32 541.239 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A former timber police residence and station, being asymmetrical on plan with a part built-in posted verandah, the finials and details being expressive of the Gothic Revival. The chimneys and serrated ornamentation are prominent elements and the main body of the building has a double gabled roof. This section is linked with a rear wing of similar age and appearance and there is a recent attached portable classroom at the rear.

Condition: Sound. Integrity: Medium.

History The Kangaroo Flat district was first policed during the 1850’s with a station being opened at Robinson Crusoe (also known as Crusoe Gully). In 1866 the station was relocated to Kangaroo Flat following large gold strikes and a consequent increase in population. The staff at that time consisted of a senior constable and a trooper.

In 1883 new four roomed, double fronted timber police quarters were built on the corner of Camp and Church Streets. They were drawn by architect John.R. Brown and approved by Charles Barrett, an architect with the Victorian Public Works Department. Brown was noted for his ornamental designs using sunshades, multi-gabled facades with decorative woodwork, Gothic roof vents and elaborate chimneys. The Kangaroo Flat design was one of nine similar buildings designated by Trethowan in "The Public Works Department of Victoria 1851-1900" v.2 as double fronted four roomed police quarters, erected over a period from 1880 to 1886. The station was closed in late 1922, with the officer-in-charge being transferred to Golden Square. It was not until 1963, after several submissions from local representatives, that a local police station was again established. Once again, it closed between 1971 and 1974.

Thematic Context 7. Governing. 7.5.4. Policing Australia.

Statement of The former Kangaroo Flat police station and quarters is situated at the corner of Camp and Significance Church Streets, Kangaroo Flat and was built in 1883 to the design of John R. Brown and Charles Barrett of the Victorian Public Works Department. It is historically important. It is historically important (Criterion A) not only as a centre of policing activity from 1883 to 1922 but also as a surviving example of a common Departmental design in use between 1880 and 1886. It is one of three similar buildings, the others being at Serpentine and Rochester, that were also designed by Brown and Barrett. NB. An inspection of the surviving examples of this building type has not been made although it would enable meaningful comparisons to be made between Kangaroo Flat and the other surviving examples.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Trethowan, B., (ed.), "The Public Works Department of Victoria: 1851-1900", (Melbourne: Department of Architecture and Building, University of Melbourne), 1975, vols. 1 and 2. Horsfall, D., (ed.), Kangaroo Flat, A History, Gold, Goats and Peppercorns, (Bendigo: Richard Cambridge Printers), 1993. “Gold Rush Days Recalled: New Station Opened at Kangaroo Flat”, in "Police Life", July 1963.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999

City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study KF26 House

Former Names Reservoir View hotel

Address Crusoe Road

Kangaroo Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory Map 40 515.213 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An early though substantially altered former brick hotel, now overpainted and with encircling posted verandah and pyramidal corrugated iron clad roof. There are two front rooms, both entered by individual doors and later additions at the rear. Condition: Sound. Integrity: Medium.

History Andrew Logiannis (Lagogiannis?) purchased land at Crusoe (lot 23, section G, Parish of Sandhurst, Shire of Marong) on 29th. April, 1873. It was in this year that the Crusoe Reservoir was opened. He was working as a publican by 1874 (rate books) and some time later ran a store in one of the rooms of the Reservoir View hotel. Later on, another licensee hired boats out to patrons from Bendigo and Kangaroo Flat. Boating on the reservoir was a very popular pastime from 1880 until the hotel was delicensed on 31st. December, 1908. Subsequently, Harry and George Miller lived there for many years.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life. 8.4 Eating and drinking

Statement of The former Reservoir View hotel on Crusoe Road, Kangaroo Flat, was presumably built in Significance 1874 for Andrew Logiannis (Lagogiannis?). It has historic significance. It is historically significant (Criterion A) as an early surviving out of town hotel on the Lockwood Road so located as to capitalize on the Crusoe reservoir as a recreational resource. In this respect it contributes to the significance of the reservoir and associated derelict installations.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Pam Caswell, present owner, interview with Ray Wallace, 25th. March, 1999. Horsfall D., "Kangaroo Flat, A History, Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back to Committee, 1993, pp.83-84. Bill Pettit, interview with Ray Wallace, 18th. March, 1999.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study L1 House

Former Names "Ark Hall"

Address Calder Alternative Highway, at Boyles Lane corner.

north of Lockwood

Map Reference CFA Region Directory map 30 452.251 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A symmetrical bi-chrome brick villa with later posted verandah and distinguishing central round arched doorway with white brick surround and red brick pilasters, the superstructure of which has been demolished. The corrugated iron clad hipped roof dormer and chimneys were built when the upper floor was demolished c. 1945-47. The front window sashes are divided into two parts by glazing bars and there are white quoins to the external corners and a cellar. Inside, the original staircase is understood to have survived.

History John Wallis was born at Tamworth, England, in 1831, arriving with his wife, Alice, in Melbourne in 1853. He took up land on the Bullock Creek in the same year. Prior to this he had worked briefly as a journeyman butcher in Kyneton. Their first house was of wattle and daub construction, built on the creek. Wallis wheeled vegetables into Bendigo by barrow to sell. John and Alice had 14 children. He returned to England in 1860 but was back by 1865 when the present house known as "Ark Hall" was built, the NAV being 70 pounds. The staircase and fittings were of cedar and a large cellar was provided. A front room at ground floor level was fitted out as a shop, selling market and garden produce as well as home made bread. The Wallis' market garden had been established from seeds brought from England and the plants were watered by bucket from the creek. Wallis was a successful exhibitor at the district agricultural and horticultural shows, enjoying success with his game fowl. He was also a councillor of the shire of Marong. A violent windstorm blew the upper storey away in the 1930's. The balcony was folded back against the house and bricks embedded in a nearby shed. The lower level, however, was roofed and remains in use as a residence.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local regional and national economies 3.4 Developing primary production.

Statement of "Ark Hall" is situated on the Calder Alternative Highway at the Boyles Lane corner, north of Significance Lockwood, and was built for John and Alice Wallis in 1865. It has historic and aesthetic importance. It is historically important (Criterion A) as a rare (Criterion B) surviving mid Victorian house in the area associated with primary production and indirectly demonstrating an aspect of the functional link between Lockwood as a vegetable producing area and Bendigo as its principal market from the earliest times. It is aesthetically important (Criterion E) on account of its central round arched doorway which provides an indication as to the former grandeur of this house and of its early date.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Hopkins, R., "Moving Forward, Looking Back", Shire of Marong, 1985, p.70. Jean Thomas, interview with Ray Wallace, 11th. March, 1999. Shire of Marong rate book, 1865.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999

City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study L2 Stables

Former Names

Address Calder Alternative Highway

Lockwood

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 30 464.227 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A c. 22 metre by 9 metre timber framed stables and detached gable roofed timber fenced office. Square edged weatherboard wall linings have stable doors and there is a t&g timber floor and earth and timber slat floor. Inside, sawn timber framing is supported centrally on bushpoles and there is a loft (?) door and ridge lantern. There are timber lined rooms and stabling within. Condition: Medium, maintenance needed. Integrity: Medium.

History

Thematic Context 3. Developing local, regional and national economies: 3.4 Developing primary production

Statement of These stables are of interest on account of their size although insufficient information is to Significance hand at present to enable their cultural significance to be evaluated.

Recommendations Nil

References

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study LS1 Happy Jack General Store

Former Names Happy Jack Hotel

Address Calder Alternative Highway

Lockwood South

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 39 no.54 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A vernacular mid Victorian former hotel of brick construction with lean - to roof and altered interior spaces and having an inter-war period verandah. Distinguishing early elements include the "dog tooth" treatment to the brick cornice and the recessed frieze panel surmounting double hung windows with glazing bars but no horns. Condition: Medium. Evidence of structural movement. Integrity: medium, later verandah and refurbished interior spaces following conversion into a general store.

History The Scotsman and overseer on the "Ravenswood" Run, John Kennedy, was widely known as "Happy Jack" and legend has it that the "Happy Jack" hotel was built on the site of his shepherd's hut. His wife, Margaret, was among the first to find gold on Bendigo in company with Patrick Farrell and his wife. The hotel was offered for sale as early as 1859 and a photograph taken in 1865 shows that the present structure had been built by that time. It was delicensed in 1916.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life: 8.4 Eating and drinking

Statement of The former "Happy Jack's" hotel, now the Happy Jack General Store on the Calder Alternative Significance Highway, Lockwood South, is understood to have been built in 1857. It is of historical, aesthetic and social significance. It is historically important (Criterion A) for its capacity to demonstrate an aspect of life in the earliest phase in the development of the Lockwood South district which was important as an agricultural community supplying produce to the Bendigo goldfields. It is important also as an early surviving wayside hotel, comparing with the "Royal" hotel and the "Old House at Home" hotel in Bendigo's rural fringe and with the former also in its architectural treatment (Criterion E). It is of social importance (Criterion G) as a meeting place in the district since the mid Victorian period and is valued today by the community as a picturesque and somewhat solitary reminder of the district's early days.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Cusack, Frank, "Bendigo A History" Heinemann, 1973, p.26. Hopkins, Ruth, "Moving Forward Looking Back", Shire of Marong, 1985, p.18 Horsfall, David, "Kangaroo Flat, A History, Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back To Committee, 1983, p.83.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study LS2 Uniting Church

Former Names

Address Calder Alternative Highway

Lockwood South

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 39 462.197 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small bi-chrome brick church with flat arched windows and doorway with hood moulds in the Tudoresque manner. The gabled roof has an unusually shallow pitch and there is a cartouche reading "Wesleyan Church AD 1872" in the façade gabled end. The brickwork to the nave eaves spans between the buttresses simulating trabeations and there is a disused fireplace at the west end of the nave. Inside, the varnished timber ceiling is in situ. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High, additions on north side, includes crimped wire fence and gate, conifers and post mounting for bell (removed).

History Methodism, both Wesleyan and Primitive, was very strong on the Bendigo goldfields, mainly due to the large Cornish population. Services were held in most areas from an early date and Lockwood was no exception. The Rev. T. Raston was conducting services in a tent on a regular basis from mid 1854. The present building followed in 1872.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life. 8.6 Worshipping.

Statement of The former Wesleyan Church at Lockwood South on the Calder Alternative Highway was built Significance in 1872. It is historically, aesthetically and socially important. It is historically important (Criterion A) as the centre of Methodism at Lockwood since 1872, recalling the unusually strong presence of the Wesleyans in the area at the time. It is aesthetically important (Criterion E) as a picturesque building on the road through Lockwood and is stylistically unusual in the region for its Tudoresque references. It is a rare (Criterion B) surviving early building in the locale.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Benson, Rev. Irving, "A Century of Methodism", Spectator Publishing Company, Melbourne, 1935, p.457. Les Thurrowgood, interview with Ray Wallace, 17th. March, 1999.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study LS3 House

Former Names

Address Calder Alternative Highway at Belvoir Park road corner.

Lockwood South

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 39 469.182 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A roughly coursed granite former hotel with corner splay, now bricked up and occupied by a fireplace and timber posted bullnosed verandah. The central front door is approached by a flight of granite steps and there may have been an elevated timber verandah floor at one time. Condition: Sound, Integrity: Medium, early stabling at rear.

History This building is situated on lot 1, section 5, Parish of Lockwood and was alienated on 11th. August, 1853. It may have been built as a hotel and is thought to have been also a police troopers barracks. In more recent times it has been the house associated with the Frost family dairy farm.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life. 8.4 Eating and drinking (presumed)

Statement of The presumed former hotel and possible police troopers' barracks on the Calder Alternative Significance Highway at the Belvoir Park road corner, Lockwood South may have historic importance. This importance (Criterion A) would rest on its survival as an early presumably mid Victorian wayside hotel on the old Bendigo road, the survival of the stables at the rear adding importance. It is a comparatively rare early (Criterion B) granite house in the area and the only building of this type in Lockwood.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme with control over outbuildings.

References Peter Costello, owner, interview with Ray Wallace, 2nd. March, 1999.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study M1 St. Patrick's Catholic Church, presbytery and stables

Former Names

Address Cathcart Street

Marong

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 21 439.307 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small Gothic Revival stuccoed church with porch and sanctuary and vestry at either end. Windows and doorways are lancet arched and there are oculus windows and motifs in the gable ends, the west wall of the nave having a blind Romanesque arch to the sanctuary. Condition: Sound, Integrity: High. The white tuckpointed red brick and rough cast presbytery has a symmetrical façade with turned timber posted bullnosed verandah and cast iron frieze with timber frieze rail. There are symmetrical window bays and half timbering to the gable ends. The verandah is terminated by projecting wings with bracketed and half timbered gable ends and there are cellars at the rear. Condition: Sound, Integrity: High, includes palm trees and early garden layout. The timber framed stables at the rear consist of a central three stall stables with loft, a carriage room to the south and two roomed quarters, kitchen, laundry and shower alcove to the north. Inside, the mangers, stalls and brick pavement are in situ. The loading doorway to the loft retains its surmounting beam and gables with decorative brackets. Condition: Unsound, Integrity: High.

History Catholic worshippers had, in the Marong district, celebrated Mass at Duke's as early as 1860. It is also stated that the first mass was celebrated at Mr Lyon's home a few miles north of Marong. Mr. Backhaus had purchesed four blocks of land in Marong at nearly eighty pounds per acre. For the township's first Catholic Church, the foundation stone was laid on 22nd. November 1876 by Right Reverend Dr. Crane on a "gloriously fine" spring afternoon in the presence of 300 people. By late January the building was nearing completion and on Sunday 25th. March 1877 the Sandhurst architect, J. M. Brady and the builders, Wilson and Alcock, saw Bishop Crane dedicate the church they had built. The building measuring 40 feet long and 23 feet wide was built to accommodate 200 people. The bricks were made at a kiln near Mopoke Hill, north of Marong by William and James Lawyer. The bricklayers were Mr Junck and his son who walked out from Bendigo each week and camped on the site. "The Bendigo Advertiser" of 26th. March 1877 regarded the church as a "pretty country edifice". The present presbytery was built during the incumbency of the first Parish priest, the Rev. Fr. J. O'Carroll. The foundation stone was laid and blessed by the Most Reverend T. Reville, Bishop of Sandhurst on 15th. October 1905. O'Carroll died in the Lewisham Hospital, Sydney on 18th. July 1918 and is buried at Marong. The metal fence of the Presbytery was erected in 1969.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life. 8.6 Worshipping.

Statement of The St. Patrick's Catholic Church situated in Cathcart Street, Marong, was designed by J. M. Significance Brady and dedicated on 25th. March 1877. The presbytery followed in 1905 and it is presumed the stables were erected at this time. The complex has historic, aesthetic and social significance. It has historic significance (Criterion A) as the centre of Catholic worship in the locality since 1877 and for its capacity to demonstrate the status of the Church in its community over the years and especially the life style of the parish priest with his large presbytery, stables and quarters for the stable hand. It has aesthetic importance (Criterion E) for the austere mid-Victorian character of the churrch, for the imposing though conservative Federation period design of the presbytery, complete with early front garden layout and for the picturesque though ruinous stables at the rear. It has social importance (Criterion G) for the value placed on the complex by the Marong community over the years.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. References Anon. "St. Patrick's Marong 1877-1977", Centenary Committee, 1977, pp. 6-10, 17.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study M2 Holy Trinity Anglican Church

Former Names

Address 35 High Street

Marong

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 21 438.306 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small Gothic Revival parish church with porch and surmounting west window with hood mould, sanctuary and vestry. Red bricks are relieved by black string courses and tuckpointed bright red brickwork to the arches. Gable profile cement copings to the parapeted gable ends have cusped terminations and there is an unmarked foundation stone at the base of the corner buttress to the façade. The window sills are cement and the oversized crosses are prominent elements. Condition: Medium: structural movement. Integrity: High, recent glazing, post mounted bell cast by J. W. Horwood's Albion foundry at Castlemaine.

History By 1873 Anglican (Church of England) services were held in the Presbyterian Church at Marong by the Rev. J. Carlisle, vicar of Eaglehawk. On 5th. November a public meeting was called for the purpose of establishing a church of England place of worship. Less than a week later Mr. H. J. Palmer had donated land for the site of a church. Like the Catholic Church in Marong, Holy Trinity was made of bricks manufactured by J. W. Lawyer at Mopoke Hill. On 10th. April 1878 the foundation stone was laid by the Right Rev. James Moorhouse, Bishop of Melbourne. The building was to cost 430 pounds, twelve shillings plus the cost of the bricks. The designer was the well known Bendigo architect W. C. Vahland of the Albion Chamber and the builder Thomas Smallwood. The length of the church was 36 feet, the width 25 feet, the chancel 11 feet by 13 feet and the porch 6 feet by 8 feet. On the first day of September 1878 Holy Trinity was opened for public worship, the service being conducted by the Rev,.Joseph Carlisle. The vestry was added in 1897 by A. Betts at a price of 46 pounds, the foundation stone being laid by the mayor of Bendigo Mr. H. M. Marks on the 10th. of June 1897.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life. 8.6 Worshipping.

Statement of The Holy Trinity Anglican Church at no. 35 High Street, Marong, was designed by the noted Significance Bendigo architect W. C. Vahland and built in 1878 with the vestry being added in 1897. It is historically important. This importance (Criterion A) is derived from its role as the centre of Anglican worship in Marong since 1878, for its association with the important Bendigo architect W. C. Vahland and for the bell which is an example of the work of J. W. Horwood's Castlemaine foundry. It is a representative small parish church of its period, enhanced by the attention to detail which includes the treatment of the brickwork and the juxtaposition of the crosses to the gable ends of the façade.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. References Kissick, Rev. P. D. "Brick Making for God: Built in Truth, Holy Trinity Centenary 1878- 1978", Holy Trinity Centenary Committee 1978. Pp. 6,8,9,14-23.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study M3 Former Shire of Marong Hall

Former Names Shire of Marong Hall

Address Calder Highway at Calder Alternative Highway intersection

Marong

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory Map 21 439.304 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An imposing Classical Revival Shire hall distinguished by an arched loggia with flanking wings and recessed surmounting pediment to the hall, having the former Shire coat of arms in a foliated surround to the tympanum. Red brickwork is white tuckpointed with relief afforded by means of stuccoed cornice, loggia spandrels and pediment vents and there are recent additions at the rear. Inside, the main hall/chamber has been restored. Condition: Sound, Integrity: High, includes garden, palm trees and granite Marong and District Soldiers Memorial gateway.

History It was not until 1908 that the former Shire Hall was built at Marong after nearly forty years of agitation. The early meetings of the Shire of Marong were held at Lockwood where municipal offices were built at the crossroads opposite the old Queen's Head Hotel. The Shire building has long been demolished. The architects Vahland and Beebe were responsible for the design of the present hall. Vahland was 80 years of age at this time so it is presumed that John Beebe acted as the principal architect. The hall was officially opened on 11 September 1908. N.B. There is some suggestion that certain Council meetings (whether meetings of committees of the Council or full Council meetings is unknown) were held at David Sterry's house at Maiden Gully.

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities: 4.6 Remembering significant phases in the development of towns and suburbs. 7. Governing:7.5.1 Developing local government authorities.

Statement of The former Marong Shire Hall is situated at the corner of the Calder Highway and the Significance Lockwood Road and was built in 1908 to the design of the noted firm of Bendigo architects Vahland and Beebe. It is historically, aesthetically and socially significant. It is historically significant (Criterion A) for its capacity to demonstrate the pre-eminence of Marong as a centre for local government in the Shire during the first decade of this century and supplanting Lockwood North in this role. It is aesthetically important (Criterion E) as a well resolved and prominent Classical Revival public building in the Municipality, enhanced by its association with the noted firm of Bendigo architects Vahland and Beebe. It is socially important (Criterion G) for the values placed on it as a symbol of the township's past and present status by the Marong community.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme with control over interior alterations.

References Butcher, M and Flanders, G., "Bendigo Historic Buildings", National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 1987, p. 167. Horsfall, D. "Shire of Marong 1864-1964", Shire of Marong p. 1.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999

City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study M4 Marong School No. 400

Former Names

Address Calder Highway

Marong

Map Reference CFA Region Directory map 21 442.304 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A single room standard school with porch of the mid Victorian period in bi-chrome brick and having a later addition on the east side, now open to the school playground. The barges have finials (defaced) and the façade classroom window has been enlarged. Inside the former classroom, now an office, retains its coved timber ceiling, the porch being used as a store. Condition: Sound. Integrity: Medium

History Marong School was opened in August 1859 on a half acre site on a bend in Bullock Creek on the Marong township reserve. Local inhabitants raised money for the building. A brick building measuring 30 feet by 16 feet with a shingled roof was completed by James Wait in July 1859, and E. P. Date opened the school in August. By 1863 the average attendance was 46. In 1874 extensions were completed and a teacher's residence added on additional land. A new residence was built in 1887 and an additional room for the school. The town water supply was connected in 1889. Sanitary arrangements at the school were condemned in 1909 as an outbreak of typhoid fever was attributed top their poor condition. Extensive repairs were not carried out until the end of 1912. A new two room weatherboard building was erected and occupied by the beginning of 1938.

Thematic Context 6. Educating: 6.2 Establishing schools.

Statement of The Marong School no.400 building is situated on the Calder Highway, Marong, and is Significance presumed to have been built in 1859 by James Wait, the school being opened in August of that year. It is historically and aesthetically significant. It is historically significant (Criterion A) as the principal centre of State funded education at Marong since its inception. It is also a unique building in Marong and rare in the Greater City of Bendigo for its very early date (Criterion B). The building is aesthetically important (Criterion E) as a prominent bi-chromatic public building in the township and for its capacity to demonstrate the importance of the Marong township at such an early stage in its history.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Education Department of Victoria: "Vision and Realisation", v.3.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study M5 Marong hotel

Former Names

Address Calder Highway at High Street corner

Marong

Map Reference CFA Region Directory Map 21 439.304 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An ostentatious Federation period single storeyed black tuckpointed red brick and stuccoed hotel with timber posted verandah and ladder frame frieze, addressing the corner with a splay and corner verandah gable. Parapet ornamentation is prominent and picturesque with finials and semicircular pediments with rising sun ornamentation in cast cement giving emphasis to the corner and ends of each street elevation. Inside, the public spaces have been altered. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High, includes Anni and George Bill's horse trough, timber additions at rear; stables presumed demolished.

History The original Marong Hotel was built in 1867 and was conducted by William Lanaby in its early years. It was burnt down and the present hotel was rebuilt on the same site in 1917. A small part of the old hotel is understood to remain at the rear of the present building. Some early licencees after the hotel was rebuilt were Alan Hollingworth, Edward Tresize and Arnold ("Barney") Treweek, who had the licence from 1938 to 1949.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life: 8.4. Eating and drinking

Statement of The Marong hotel is situated at the corner of High Street and the Calder Highway, Marong, Significance and was built in 1917. It is historically and aesthetically important. It is historically important (Criterion A) as a long standing social centre of the township, its location at the principal intersection being expressive of this status. It is aesthetically important (Criterion E) as a prominent and substantially intact picturesque hotel of its period, the parapets, posted verandah and unaltered windows and doorways being important elements in this respect. It is important also in that its architecture speaks eloquently of a period of expansion and consolidation in the township's history.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Hopkins, Ruth, :"Moving Forward Looking Back", Shire of Marong, 1985, pp. 54-61. Thomas, Jean, Interview with Ray Wallace, 11th. March 1999.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study M6 Uniting Church complex

Former Names Presbyterian Church

Address 32 High Street

Marong

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory Map 21 439.304 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small eclectic Federation period white tuckpointed red brick stuccoed and rough cast church with porch and timber framed hall at rear. The parapet copings, buttresses, and lancet windows demonstrate the influence of the Gothic Revival whilst the pedimented treatment to the porch with ball finials and oculus vent with semi-circular hood mould and burning bush motif are Classically derived. Condition: Sound Integrity: High, timber hall at rear with early windows and altered façade. The bell mounted on a pipe column frame was cast in 1862 by John C. Wilson's foundry, Glasgow. Includes fence and gates.

History Formerly the Marong Presbyterian Church, this building was built in 1914. Presbyterian services had been held at Marong at least since 1862 when a weatherboard church was built. The priests Nish, Henderson and Abernathy were among the pioneers who had a part in the leadership of Presbyterian worship in the early days. Due partly to financial stresses services were only held irregularly and it was to be several years before weekly services were held. The church land at Marong was a Crown Reserve, the church receiving a Certificate of Title on 22nd. November 1886. At the annual meeting of the congregation on 13th. November 1912, Mr John Ride was appointed treasurer and a new building fund was instituted. In that year too, George McKay was ordained and inducted as the church's first elder. By 11th. April 1914 John Ride had drawn up plans for the new church. The well known Eaglehawk bricklayer, Mr. Crawford performed his task after day labour had erected the frame- work under the supervision of the Church Board. The new church was opened with a debt of 275 pounds and the old building auctioned and sold for 17 pounds to J. Chambers Snr. Drought and War cast their sombre shadow over the district when the foundation stone was laid by the moderator of the Presbyterian Church, Rev J. Crookston on 2nd. September 1914 at 2pm. This was attended by some of the largest gatherings Marong had seen. On 1st. November, the Rev. John Barnaby M.A., B.D., of Ormond College, assisted by the incumbent minister, the Rev. A. Irving Davidson, M. A., conducted two special services at 5pm and 7:30 pm. A fortnight later the Rev. A. Davidson conducted the first communion service in the church. The Sunday School building at the rear is the former Woodstock Presbyterian Church which was built in 1939. It was moved to its present site in Marong in 1972. The last service was held at Woodstock on Loddon on 16th. May 1971.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life. 8.6 Worshipping.

Statement of The present Uniting (former Presbyterian) Church at 32 High Street, Marong, was built in Significance 1914 to the design of John Ride. It is historically, aesthetically and socially important. It is historically important (Criterion A) as the centre of Presbyterian, later Uniting Church worship at Marong since 1914 whilst the former Woodstock on Loddon Presbyterian Church at the rear has importance to the people of that district for the same reasons since 1939. The main church is aesthetically important (Criterion E) as a post Edwardian Freestyle building, unique in Marong and enriched by the burning bush symbol over the porch door. Both are valued by their communities (Criterion G) for their family associations with them over the years.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. References Anon. "Marong, Vic. Presbyterian Church", 1964. Anon. "Centenary Celebrations, Woodstock- on-Loddon Presbyterian Church, 1967. Wallace, Ray, "Under the Shadow of Bald Hill", Woodstock History Committee 1997, p. 55.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study M7 "Park View"

Former Names

Address off Calder Alternative Highway

south of Marong

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory Map 30 442.284 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An opulent mid Victorian Italianate farmhouse with symmetrical façade overlooking a mature garden landscape falling to the Bullock Creek. The central entry is given emphasis by a protruding gabled archway to the encircling cast iron verandah and there is a surmounting gablet with oculus at eaves level. Unpainted stuccoed pilasters and architrave surround the entry and the symmetrical window bays are also in stucco. Inside, mirrors, and marble fire places are in situ. It is presumed that the early light fittings and elaborately wall papered ceilings with painted roses, inspected some years ago, remain intact. Condition: Sound, structural movement. Schemes of decoration water damaged. Integrity: High, garden includes mature Moreton Bay fig trees, monkey puzzle trees and conifers. Gates reconstructed using photographic evidence.

History Thomas Glover arrived at Marong in 1854. Born in Antrim, Ireland, Glover was a successful farmer who had interests in many mining ventures in Bendigo including the Hustlers and Garden Gully mines. He was a member of the Marong Roads Board first in 1862 and was chairman in the following year. For many years, Glover was a councillor of the Shire of Marong, being elected president in 1873. He married Margaret Ann Campbell (1832-?) of Loughbrick, Country Down. By 1867, Thomas Glover had 118 acres under cultivation, 224 acres of pasture and 2 acres under vines. He commissioned William Vahland at a time when he was in partnership with R. Getzschmann, to design his house adjacent to the Bullock Creek and overlooking a treed garden. Built in 1864, a nine hole golf course adjoined. The building and land had an NAV of 150 pounds.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local, regional and national economies: 3.4 Developing primary production

Statement of "Park View" and its associated gardens were established in 1864 by the successful farmer Significance and councillor, Thomas Glover, the house being designed in that year by the noted Bendigo architect, William Vahland. It has historic and aesthetic significance. "Park View" is historically important (Criterion A) for its capacity to demonstrate aspects of a past way of life, shored up by the prosperity generated within the goldfields communities, wherein the locality's more prosperous families lived in substantial villas with extensive gardens in dramatic contrast to the urban and rural poor. It is aesthetically important (Criterion E) as an example of the work of the noted firm of Bendigo architects, Vahland and Getzschmann, demonstrating the use of such stylistic devices as the round arch, pediment and coupled columns also seen in Vahland's own home and being imbued with the confidence of its era which has been skilfully interpreted in architectural terms. The aesthetic values of the place are formed also by the interior schemes of decoration which are understood to have survived and by the surviving landscape and mature exotic trees. "Park View" is for these reasons rare (Criterion B), being a complete and substantially intact statement for its time.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme with control over interior alterations and trees and for inclusion on the National Estate Register. References Butcher, M. and Flanders G., "Bendigo Historic Buildings" National Trust of Australia (Victoria) 1987, p.151. Hopkins, R., "Moving Forward Looking Back", Shire of Marong, 1985, p.23. Marong Roads Board rate books: 1862-63. Marong Shire rate books: 1864 and 1878. Mrs. Jean Thomas, interview with Ray Wallace, 11th. March, 1999.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study M8 McKenzie's Tomato Seed Extraction Factory

Former Names

Address McKenzie Road, at O'Sullivan Road corner

south of Marong

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 321 420.270 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An abandoned tomato seed extraction factory consisting of a gable roofed bush pole framed cart shed (?) at the north end, the seed extraction room of sawn timber framed construction with asbestos cement sheet lining and corrugated iron cladding on two levels, and lined and ceiled vented rooms and store (?) at the south end. On the west side an underfired boiler, manufactured by L.B. Coulsell and Brothers, North Melbourne, in a brick setting supplied steam to the plant prior to electrification. The tomato seed extraction equipment was being removed to the Lockwood Museum at the time of inspection. Condition: Medium-Unsound. Integrity: Medium.

History Tomato growing was formerly an important industry within the Bendigo region. Marong, Wilson's Hill Huntly and Epsom in particular were centres which witnessed much activity in this form of primary production. A forgotton facet of this industry is that of seed supply. It seems that there were very few plants operating in this area. This complex was one. Although built by Duncan, McKenzie, during the Second World War, it had its genesis prior to the War. During the 1930's German horticulturalists had developed the highly prized Grosse Lisse variety of tomato. So special were these plants that a small parcel of seed was given to the American nation as a diplomatic gift from Germany. They were delivered in a sealed diplomatic bag to the United States Government. During the War twelve of those seeds were sent to Australia and the Marong tomato grower, Duncan McKenzie, obtained use of them. Realising the commercial potential he held in the palm of his hand McKenzie successfully grew the seeds. A supply was now assured and the machinery and factory were erected. Jim Kearney designed and made the pulping and seed extraction plant. The building itself was erected by the Eaglehawk builder, Mitchell, who hired locals Bill Elvey and Charles Grey as his assistant. The plant was driven by a McDonald deisel engine until 1953 when electricity reached the district and the plant was converted. Tomato pulp was pre-cooked on the site utilising steam produced from a boiler formerly used in mining operations and then sold to various tomato sauce manufacturers.

Thematic Context 3.11 Feeding people. 3.11.2 Developing sources of fresh local produce.

Statement of The now disused seed extraction factory at McKenzie's Road, south of Marong, was Significance established by Duncan McKenzie during the Second World War. It has historic and scientific importance. Its historic importance (Criterion A) rests on its capacity to interpret an aspect of the tomato growing industry in the region and on its association with the valued Grosse Lisse tomato variety. It has scientific importance (Criterion F) as a rare example (Criterion B) of a complex of its type, the plant having been removed in 1999 to a museum at Lockwood. The mode of construction is of interest for its capacity to inform the observer as to the nature of the undertaking and for the bush pole outbuildings alongside. The surviving underfired boiler is also of interest on account of the position of the steam chest.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. References Duncan McKenzie, (former owner) interview with Ray Wallace, 4th. March 1999. Kim Ross, Bendigo Steam Preservation Society, interview with Ray Wallace, 4th. March 1999.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study MG1 Pratty's Patch Restaurant

Former Names Former "Monsant's Villa"

Address Monsant's Road

Maiden Gully

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 22 498.291 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A large rubblestone complex built over a long period and consisting of a gable roofed room with parapeted ends and chimney closest to the roadway with a recessed front entrance to the former villa and the remains of the interior configuration of rooms, including part of a loft. The earliest chimney has its uppermost section in brick and this practice has been replicated in the more recent work which consists of a large dining room alongside the gable roofed room and an enlarged bar at the south end. Condition: Sound. Integrity: Medium.

History John Fellows occupied a stone cottage here from as early as 1865, the previous rate book entry recording John Fellows as the owner of a "hut and land". The cottage had a comparatively high NAV of 25 pounds, yielding a rate of 1 pound and 5 shillings. Fellows practised as a vetinarian, victualler and dentist as well as having mining interests. The Spaniard, Peter ("Pratty") Monsant, took over after the Fellows for over half a century, growing tomatoes on the surrounding acreage. Dances were held in the front room and cricket matches on the flat across the road, the Monsants particpating vigorously in community activites. Today, the buildings have been extended and are known as "Pratty's Patch", a licensed restaurant, bar and bistro.

Thematic Context 3.4 Developing primary production. 3.11.2. Developing sources of local produce. Vernacular construction.

Statement of The complex formerly known as "Monsant's Villa" and now expanded as "Pratty's Patch" was Significance built for John Fellows in 1865 and is located on Monsant's Road, Maiden Gully. It is historically important for its capacity to recall the period of earliest settlement at Maiden Gully when the house' associated holding was exploited for agricultural production, presumably to supply the local market (Criterion A). It is of aesthetic value as a surviving stone villa, now much altered but remaining comparatively rare (Criterion B) in the locality.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme

References Shire of Marong rate books 1864, 65. "Pratty's Patch" promotional pamphlet.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/08/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study MG2 "Rocky Vale Villa"

Former Names

Address off Calder Highway

Maiden Gully

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 31 527.274 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An extraordinary sandstone and granite Gothic Revival residence with L shaped form and engaged tower at the junction of the two wings forming the L. The tower has a more steeply pitched roof with gable ends having copings and fleur de lis finials in the Gothic manner and a cartouche reading "Rocky Vale Villa". There are brackets to the eaves and a gutter that runs across the sides of the tower. The two wings also have copings to the gable ends but the roof pitch is more shallow and the apexes are terminated with a finial in one instance and a chimney in the other. The coursed stonework incorporates granite heads, sills and architraves to the windows and gable vents and there are granite quoins. There is a domed well in the yard and large timber framed and galvanised iron clad outbuilding of early date and unknown origin. Condition: sound. Integrity: High, includes mature trees.

History "Rocky Vale Villa" was designed and built by the stonemason William Beebe Senior, whose two sons, John and William, followed in their father's footsteps to become stonemasons, later practising as architects. The house took over 20 years to complete, being finished in 1891, the same year in which William Beebe died. It was once associated with a two acre orchard.

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities.

Statement of "Rocky Vale Villa" was designed and built by the prominent Bendigo stonemason, William Significance Beebe Senior, over a period from c.1870 to 1891 and is situated to the south of the Calder Highway, Maiden Gully. It is aesthetically important. This importance (Criterion E) is derived from the extraordinary architectural character and pretension of the house which demonstrates the Victorians' predeliction for the picturesque and for the Gothic Revival style as a means of translating the picturesque ideal into a reality. It is important also for its connections with William Beebe (Criterion G) and his family, whose work as stone masons is commonplace in Bendigo's cemeteries and whose sons gave the family name recognition for their work as architects in Bendigo and in the case of William Beebe Junior as a councillor and twice mayor of the City of Bendigo.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register, the National Estate Register and for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning scheme.

References Butcher, Mike, Flanders, Gill, "Bendigo Historic Buildings", National Trust of Australia (Vic), 1987, p.168.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study MG3 Maiden Gully Community Centre

Former Names Myers Creek School, Maiden Gully State School No. 1592

Address Beckhams Road

Maiden Gully

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 22 503.298 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A single roomed prefabricated former classroom with asbestos cement sheet wall linings and a shallow pitched gabled roof. The walls are constructed in panels. There is chicken wire lining to the eaves and a corrugated iron clad roof with additions at one end. Condition: Sound. Integrity: Medium, recent windows, interior fitted out as a kitchen (?)

History Originally known as Myers Creek School, the buildings (now demolished) were opened on this site on 1st. July, 1875, the first head teacher being Patrick Fitzpatrick. Average attendance was 22, the school being of timber construction with a capacity of 72 students. As enrolments fluctuated, it was closed from time to time. New buildings were erected by George Davey who signed the building contract on 18th. Feb. 1908. The school was renamed Maiden Gully c. 1937 and subsequently destroyed by fire. The replacement school consisted of the present prefabricated classroom measuring 30 feet by 10 feet and built in January,1938. It was called a "portable timber panelled school" on the working drawings and consisted of a single classroom and porch, the architect being Percy Everett, then chief architect of the Victorian Public Works Department. New designs for small portable schools were tested in the 1930's, some using new materials. Designs generally had low pitched gable roofs with horizontal fenestration on a modular grid with a concrete chimney if required. Oxley Flats No. 2347 (1937) and the Maiden Gully School are examples. The latter had timber framed units bolted together in panels, composed of an insulation core compressed between fibro-cement sheets. A new room was added in February, 1967. The classroom was one of only three of its type imported from England and it is understood that this example is the last in existence in Victoria. A new school on another site was opened in 1988.

Thematic Context 6. Educating: 6.2 Establishing schools.

Statement of The former Maiden Gully school classroom on Beckhams Road, Maiden Gully, was Significance assembled here in 1938. It is of historical and technical importance. Its historical importance (Criterion A) arises from its capacity to demonstrate the Government's interest in experimentation with prefabricated construction, presumably as an economical way of meeting the changing demand for facilities across the State and foreshadowing the widespread use of portable classrooms during the post war period. Its technical importance (Criterion C) arises from its mode of manufacture as a prefabricated classroom, imported from England as one of a group of three structures of its type. As the sole survivor, it is unique. (Criterion B). The building is also important as an example of the work of Percy Everett, chief architect of the Public Works Department from 1934-53, (Criterion H).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register, the National Estate Register and for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. References Education Department: "Vision and Realisation", v.2., 1973. Jones, Ross, "Back to Maiden Gully 50 Years 1938-1988 Primary School 1592", 1988. Contract drawings for State School No.1592 Myers Creek dated 1908 and standard drawing for Portable Timber Panelled School .

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study MG4 Lone Grave, Maiden Gully

Former Names Lone Grave, Myer's Creek Grave, Pioneer's Grave

Address Allotment 36, Parish of Marong

Maiden Gully

Map Reference Owners: Return Nominees P/L, Queensland Bendigo Map 4 529.496 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description Lone Grave, a grave site identified by a monumental cairn, is located in an open woodland on private property approximately 1.6km south-east of the Maiden Gully Post Office, on the north side of the Calder Highway (National Route 79). The property is owned by Return Nominees P/L (Queensland). The site is a rectangular plot with dimensions approximately 3.0 x 2.5 metres, clearly delineated on all sides by a low wall of up to 0.9 metres high at its highest point. The wall is constructed of local sandstone (see photograph), repaired and altered at various times since its initial construction. A cement capping to the wall, mortar repairs, and an engraved memorial stone, are the most recent (1990s) additions to the grave. Condition: fair. Integrity: poor.

History Thomas and Maria Ninnes and their three daughters were making their way to the Bendigo goldfields from Burra Burra. They had overlanded by wagon and had eventually arrived at Maiden Gully. (They had arrived in Australia at Point Henry, Geelong, on 8 November 1948 aboard the Andromache from Cornwall, and headed thence for South Australia.) At Myer's Creek (now known as Maiden Gully), Maria, and her young daughter Jane, became ill. Too sick to travel, Maria remained with the three children while Thomas went for medical assistance to Bendigo. On his return, Thomas found his wife and daughter dead. Thomas dug the grave and built a cairn to mark the spot, and nearby inscribed on an old tree stump their names and the date 7 July 1852. The tree stump does not survive today. Maria and Jane's coffin is said to have been built from timber which Thomas had intended using for a hut. Thomas left Myer's Creek and returned to South Australia with his two remaining daughters. Purchasing a farm at Clare in South Australia, he there remarried and had several more children. Thomas died in 1894, requesting in his will that the grave be found, repaired and maintained. During the 1920s and 1930s an unknown stone mason reset and mortared the sandstone. Over the years, local residents have maintained the site. Today family members hold an annual pilgrimage to the grave. Peter Rohs was the first owner of the Allotment 36, from 1869-1910. An immigrant from Denmark, he operated a bone and flock mill on the property. Subsequent owners include E.W. Hands, Mr & Mrs Wearnes, Desmond Checcucci (owner from 1954-1966) and Joseph Brains (owner from 1966-?). The property is presently owned by developers Return Nominees Pty Ltd, Queensland. A cement capping to the wall, mortar repairs, and an engraved memorial stone, are the most recent (probably 1990s) additions to the grave. The prior existence of an earlier memorial stone is not known.

Thematic Context Gold discoveries & the development of gold mining.

Statement of The Lone Grave is a grave site identified by a low sandstone wall and located in an open Significance woodland approximately 1.6km south-east of the Maiden Gully Post Office, on the north side of the Maiden Gully-Bendigo Road (Calder Highway, National Route 79). It is historically significant (AHC Criterion A4; HV: Criterion A) as an early gravesite associated with a pattern of migration generated by the first goldrushes to the Bendigo region; and as a rare remaining example (AHC: Criterion B2; HV: Criterion B) of an isolated burial site (i.e. outside of a cemetery) in the region.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. References O'Donahue, Annette: The Lone Grave, paper submitted in part fulfillment of Diploma of Regional Studies, School of Education and Arts, Latrobe University, Bendigo, 1988. Wallace, Ray (1998), 'History' section for this assessment.

Assessed by Karen Olsen 17/08/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study MG5 "Turand"

Former Names

Address Andrews Road

Maiden Gully

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory Map 31, no.6 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An imposing Classical Revival villa of red brick on sandstone footings and plinth, the façade being symmetrical and single fronted about a centrally placed porch and doorway with surmounting pediment. The frieze is of ornamental brickwork and the window shutters have been removed. There is a stone terrace suggestive of a posted verandah, since removed, this area being now enclosed by a wrought iron balustrade. The stables are an imposing two storeyed uncoursed sandstone structure with gabled roof, parapeted gable ends and lean to at the rear. The openings and corners are retained by red brickwork and the building includes stables, loft and stable hand's quarters. Condition: Sound. Integrity: Medium.

History David Chaplin Sterry arrived in Bendigo in 1853, quickly recognising that quartz reef mining was to hold the key to Bendigo's prosperity. He became wealthy from the Victoria Reef, facing the extant Goldmines hotel on the Marong road, Ironbark. He formed the New Victoria GMC, prospected at Eaglehawk, was a large shareholder in the Catherine Reef United and a local director in the Bendigo Goldfields Co. Sterry took up land at Myers Creek, later to be known as Maiden Gully, on 13th. March, 1867, acquiring additional land over the years. By 1868 (rate books), Sterry had ten acres under cultivation, erecting a hut there in the following year. His house, made of hand made bricks and local sandstone, was erected in 1872, having an NAV of 60 pounds. Born in 1832 in Suffolk, Sterry took a strong interest in local government, being elected president of the Marong shire on four occasions, holding his seat until 1903. He served concurrently on the Sandhurst City Council and was mayor of the City in 1878-79. He was elected to the Legislative Council for the Northern Province in 1882, retiring in 1889 to take up a seat in the Assembly representing the newly formed electorate of South sandhurst. He held his seat until 1904 when failing health caused his retirement from public life. He died shortly afterwards.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local regional and national economies 3.4 Developing primary production.

Statement of "Turand" is situated on Andrews Road, Maiden Gully and was built for David Chaplin Sterry Significance (1831/2-1904) in 1872. It has historic and aesthetic significance. It is historically significant (Criterion A) as an early surviving farm house in the district, comparing with Monsant's villa (1865) and "Rocky Vale Villa" (c.1870 - 1891) and recalling the area's long history of agricultural production supplying the Bendigo market. It is historically important also as the home of a local politician and parliamentarian and demonstrates aspects of the lifestyle that could be attained with wealth founded on gold. It is aesthetically important (Criterion E) also for this latter reason and captures the essence of a prominent business man's house on the goldfields, the pedimented treatment being symbolic of this status, now given emphasis by the portico.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme and for inclusion on the Register of the National Estate with control over outbuildings. References Butcher M., and Flanders G., "Bendigo Historic Buildings", National Trust of Australia (Vic), 198. Hopkins, R., "Moving Forward, Looking Back", Shire of Marong, 1985, pp.88-89.

Marong Roads Board rate book, 1862-63. Marong Shire rate books, 1867-72. Mrs. Jean Thomas, interview with Ray Wallace, 11th. March, 1999. Thomson, K., and Serle, G., "A Biographical Register of the Victorian Parliament 1859- 1900", ANUP, 1972, p.201.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study N1 Former Shamrock hotel

Former Names

Address Corner Whewell and Miller Streets

Neilborough

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 4 529.496 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A surprisingly substantial single storeyed red brick and stuccoed corner hotel with corner splay and timber posted verandah to both elevations. The chimneys are highly ornamental and complemented by roof vents. The verandah posts have Arts and Crafts influenced brackets redolent of the First world war period. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High.

History There was a Shamrock hotel of timber construction, possibly situated on this site, from as early as 1858. The Shamrock hotel at Neilborough appears in the Marong Shire rate books as early as 1872 when the licensee was Thomas Wherritt, followed by Alexander Munroe in 1873. Thomas Crapper was the licensee by 1876, being replaced by Thomas Harris in 1878. Crapper took over the Shamrock again in 1883, the family remaining there as licensees for over half a century. The present building appears to have been erected during their term as licensees. The Judd family were the last licensees whilst Joseph Rayner lived in the old hotel as a residence and it remains in use for this purpose today.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life: 8.4 Eating and drinking

Statement of The Shamrock hotel is situated at the corner of Whewell and Miller Streets, Neilborough, and Significance appears to have been built late in the nineteenth century. It has historic and aesthetic importance. Its historic importance (Criterion A) rests on its survival as the sole remaining (Criterion B) nineteenth century public building of substance in Neilborough, recalling the importance of this township as a centre of gold production and demonstrating an aspect of life in the locality. Its aesthetic importance (Criterion E) is derived from its late nineteenth century architectural treatment, enhanced by its corner location with shady verandah redolent of the past.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Shire of Marong rate books: 1872 et al. Penny, William, "Tales of the Whipstick", 1975. Rayner, Len, son of Joseph Rayner, interview with Ray Wallace, 17th. August, 1998.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study N2 Black Rock/Sentinel Point

Former Names

Address

Neilborough

Map Reference Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description Black Rock is a low protruding rock formation located in the Whipstick region north of Eaglehawk, 200 m from the Black Rock road. While rising 3-4 metres above the surrounding land, Black Roack is predominantly concealed by the adjoining mallee scrub and is not an easily identifiable landmark. Adjacent are abandoned diggings. Condition and Integrity: not applicable.

History The area around the Black Rock was rushed early. The year 1858 is cited as the first alluvial mining activity. The area was worked repeatedly over the years right up to the 1980s. Black Rock was important in the landscape awareness of the local community. Up to 30 years ago the prominent landmark was almost unknown except to a few eucalyptus cutters and other bushworkers as well as a few members of the Bendigo Field Naturalist's Club. It loomed prominently in the psyche of interested people in its remote and forbidding aspect. Many people knew of Black Rock, but did not know where it was precisely; many surmised its whereabouts. Whipstick men were proud to know where Black Rock was. With improved transport and possibly a greater interest in heritage and environment, the feature is now becoming better known, and its mystique has diminished proportionally.

Thematic Context Primary industries: forest industries; recreation.

Statement of [NB - May be nominated under AHC Criterion G1 - 'importance as a place highly valued by a Significance community for reasons of symbolic and cultural associations', however there does not appear to be enough evidence to support this. Significance may be for: its role as symbol of knowledge of the Whipstick locale; a symbolic landmark. It is secondarily significant for its strong or special associations with the Bendigo Field Naturalist's Club for educational reasons (National Estate Criterion G.1).)

Recommendations Not recommended for planning scheme control based on information available at the time of this assessment.

References Perry, William: Tales of the Whipstick, Perry William (Vic), 1975, p.58; Harvey, Hugh: pers. comm., Ray Wallace, 1987; Calvert, Albert: pers. comm., Ray Wallace, 1970); Wallace, R., 'History' section of this assessment.

Assessed by Karen Olsen 17/08/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study PF1 Hooper's Eucalyptus Distillery

Former Names

Address off Scotts Road, to south of Welsh Road corner

Patchy Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 4 525.475 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An operational distillery consisting of the following elements: 1.Boiler in brick housing with metal stack. 2. Disused brick lined vat. 3. Condensing dam. 4. Overhead gantry. 5. Truck with metal vat mounted on tray. 6. Other items. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High.

History Perce and Ron Hooper commenced construction of their eucalyptus distillery in 1975. It was completed in 1978 when distilling commenced using the traditional 20 foot deep brick lined underground vats. This method of production was subsequently replaced by a system of distilling the leaf on the tray of a truck fitted with a sealed container and lid lowered onto the container by means of an overhead pulley.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local, regional and national economies. 3.3.4. Making forests into a saleable resource. Vernacular construction.

Statement of Hooper's eucalyptus distillery is located off Scotts Road near Sebastian and was Significance commissioned in 1978. It has scientific significance. This significance (Criterion F) arises from the capacity of the place to demonstrate a recent refinement in the process of distilling eucalyptus contrasting with traditional methods used since the industry's inception in the area.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Perce Hooper: interview with Ray Wallace, 17th. August, 1998.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study PF2 Cockatoo Hill Reservoir

Former Names

Address Pierce's Road

Patchy Flat

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 4 525.455 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A 105 megalitre reservoir with earth retaining walls located in bushland.

History The Cockatoo Hill reservoir was built by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission in 1939-40 together with smaller reservoirs at Lockwood-Marong, Ironstone Hill and Longlea. Together they formed part of a program of works on minor channels enabling a reduction in the number and duration of runs along the channel system, thereby reducing channel water losses. The Cockatoo Hill reservoir serves the townships of Neilborough and Sebastian and the locality of Patchy Flat.

Thematic Context 7. Governing. 7.5.7. Providing services and welfare.

Statement of The Cockatoo Hill reservoir was built by the State Rivers and Water Supply Commission in Significance 1939-40 off Pierces Road, Patchy Flat. It is the largest but is in other respects representative of comparable works undertaken for similar purposes during the same period by the Commission and is of historical interest as one of many reservoirs that make up the Coliban System.

Recommendations nil

References "Coliban System of Water Works History of Major works 1858-1983", p.9.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/12/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study R1 St. Mary's Anglican Church

Former Names St. Mary's Church of England

Address Bendigo Pyramid Road

Raywood

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Page 143, 495.523 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small brick and stuccoed Church in the Gothic Revival manner having three buttressed bays to the nave with lancet arched windows and a circular rose window to the front gable surmounted by a relieving arch and overlooking a diminutive buttressed porch. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High, recent leadlight work to rose window, additions at rear.

History This building was erected as a Congregational Church and occupied for a period by the Salvation Army before being sold to the Church of England some time after 1895. It was redecorated and reconsecrated by Bishop Richards on 28.10.1962.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life. 8.6 Worshipping

Statement of St. Mary's Anglican Church is important as a nineteenth century church in Raywood, Significance comparable with the present Uniting Church and being representative of its period.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme

References Manning, Marie, "Back to Raywood and District", Back To Committee, 1973, p.8.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study R2 Uniting Church

Former Names Methodist Church

Address Bendigo Pyramid Road

Raywood

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Page 143, 493.520 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A Gothic Revival bi-chrome brick church with buttressed nave and unusual façade treatment consisting of a low gable roofed porch surmounted by a blind lancet arch with surmounting gable set against a plain wall having a small circular gable end vent with quatrefoil enrichment. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High. Additions at rear.

History The first Methodist minister was appointed to Raywood in 1874, the present building being opened in 1876 at a cost of 700 pounds.

Thematic Context 8. Building settlements, towns and cities: 8.6 Worshipping

Statement of The present Raywood Uniting Church on the Bendigo Pyramid road was built in 1876 as the Significance Methodist Church. It is important as an unusual building for its period on account of the façade treatment (Criteria B and E) and has its place in the religious life of the community for over a century (Criterion G).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Manning, Marie, "Back to Raywood and District", Back To Committee, 1973, p.8

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study R3 Raywood School No. 1844

Former Names

Address Bendigo Pyramid Road

Raywood

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Page 143, no.29 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A standard nineteenth century gable roofed brick school room with gable vent, original windows and a sandstone plinth. There is a later front entrance and office (?), memorial gateway in granite and shelter shed with generous eaves overhang and Dutch gabled corrugated iron clad roof. Condition: Sound. Integrity: Fair.

History This school was opened on 27.2.1877 under head teacher John Poer, replacing the earlier Common School opened in 1864. Founded on the prosperity associated with the goldfields, attendances dropped during the inter-war years as the mining activity diminished and rose again after the Second World War when surrounding holdings were subdivided for the soldier settlers. Enrolments have since dropped following the establishment of the East Loddon Consolidated School.

Thematic Context 6. Educating: 6.2 Establishing schools.

Statement of The Raywood School no. 1844 was opened in 1877 on the Bendigo Pyramid road . It is Significance representative of the Education Department's early standard designs for one roomed brick schools developed following its formation in 1873 (Criterion D) and is socially important as the centre of education in Raywood since 1874 (Criterion G).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Education Department: "Vision and Realisation", v.2, 1973.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study R5 McGregor's Store

Former Names Morgan's Store

Address Inglewood Street

Raywood

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Page 143, 500.528 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description Two timber shops and rear dwelling with posted verandah and original shop fronts with pressed metal sheeting to the stall boards. The parapet has sheet metal linings and the upper lights of the windows display the words "Confectionery" and "Soft Drinks" in a style contemporary with the building. Inside, the linings to the left hand shop are intact along with the counter and scales.

History The pair of shops was erected by Bill Morgan during the 1920's and has been subsequently owned by the Wodetski family, Frank and Mary Scarce and for c. 40 years by Stuart McGregor.

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities.

Statement of McGregor's Store at Raywood is important as the only remaining substantially intact early Significance retail building in the township still in use and surviving in a substantially intact state (Criterion B). The survival of the interior fitout including scales in one of the shops is of interest.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme and for control over interior alterations.

References Manning, Marie, "Back to Raywood and District", Back To Committee, 1973, pp. 5-6.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study R6 House

Former Names Higgie's Saddlery, Higgie's Fancy Goods

Address Inglewood Street

Raywood

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Page 143, 499.528 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small brick former shop and rear dwelling with serpentine parapet and bracketed cornice and later screen wall on the west side. Condition: Fair, structural movement. Integrity: Poor. Verandah removed, brickwork overpainted, original central doorway and windows defaced.

History David Higgie's widow, Alicia, built this building following the destruction by fire of the original timber saddlery on this site. His saddlery is first mentioned in the Shire of Marong rate books in 1878 with a GAV of 10 pounds. She lived there with her second husband Colin McKenzie in this building in 1896. David Higgie established the saddlery business and the present building was later used as a fancy goods store and drapery. It was subsequently sold to Bill Morgan.

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities.

Statement of The building formerly known as Higgie's Saddlery in Inglewood Street, Raywood, is Significance historically and architecturally important as surviving evidence of the commercial centre of Raywood. This importance is compromised by the alterations sustained.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Manning, Marie, "Back to Raywood and District", Back to Committee, 1973, pp.5-6.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study R7 Post Office and Quarters

Former Names

Address Inglewood Street

Raywood

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Page 143, no.10 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small and picturesque timber post office in the Queen Anne manner with central public space given emphasis externally by king post gable decoration, oculus vent, hood to the window and angle stops to the corners of the projecting wing. The mail box opening survives and there is a picturesque bayed porch with bracketed eaves on the right and quarters with timber posted bull nosed verandah and cast iron lace enrichment to one side. Inside, early elements presumably include the counter and door.

History Initially, Raywood's mail was despatched from the Elysian Flat (Neilborough) post office. Raywood's first post office was located at Gunn's hotel and opened on 4.1.1864. There was a daily mail and passenger connection with Bendigo travelling via Huntly, Elysian Flat, Raywood, Sebastian and back to Bendigo. Later, a separate building was erected as a post office elsewhere in Inglewood Street. In 1902 Mrs McPhee built the present house on this site, adding the post office in 1912. It is understood not to have been built by the Commonwealth Government, there being no mention of a post office at Raywood being built during this period in the Department of Home Affairs reports covering post and telegraph offices.

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities. 4.2 Supplying urban services

Statement of The Raywood post office and quarters were built in 1912 and 1902 respectively in Inglewood Significance Street, Raywood. They are historically important as the centre of post and telegraph operations from this time (Criterion A) and are architecturally of interest in Raywood for their picturesque treatment in the Queen Anne manner (Criterion E), also demonstrating improvement in the provision of urban services at a time when the township was in decline (Criterion A). Today, they constitute a rare surviving timber post office and quarters of the period not conforming to the PMG Department's design standards of the day (Criterion B).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Perry, William, "Tales of the Whipstick", 1975, p.133. Manning, Marie, "Back to Raywood and District", Back To Committee, 1978, pp.4 and 6.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study R8 Former gatehouse and railway water supply ruins

Former Names Victorian Railways Departmental Residence no. 927

Address Inglewood Street

Raywood

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Page 143, 493.529 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description The house is a standard Departmental T shaped timber residence of the late nineteenth century with distinguishing remnant king post decoration to the projecting gable ends and triangular gable end vents. Inside, the linings are presumed to be timber with coved ceilings. Condition: Sound. Integrity: Fair. Verandah built in, windows replaced. The ruins of the water supply installation consist of a brick lined pit with timber copings (presumably decked over at one time) with iron pipe and valves situated near the grade crossing.

History The line between Eaglehawk and Raywood was opened on 15th. December 1882 and extended to Mitiamo on 21st. June 1883. The following contracts were let for the construction of gatekeepers' cottages on the Eaglehawk Kerang line: Johnson and Garrett, 8 cottages: 3rd. February 1882; W.E. Brown, 9 cottages: 11th. August 1882; B. Jensen, 8 cottages: 17th. November 1882 (contracted on same day to build the station building at Raywood), John Gibbs, 1 cottage: 17th. August 1883; N. Irwin, cottages and fencing: 21st. December 1883. The water supply installation consisted of a 20,000 gallon tank, pipe track, engine house, boiler and pumping engine. It was similar to the Sebastian installation provided by L. McPherson and Co. on 1st. December 1882. Raywood was a watering station for locomotives , the installations at Sebastian and Raywood being demolished by a Mr. Stevens. From 1st. July 1896 to 30th. June 1900 the Railway Department relocated 268 gatekeepers' cottages where they restricted the view of approaching trains, using them to provide accommodation for employees. During the post war period, DR no.927 was used as a repairer's residence.

Thematic Context 3.7.3 Moving goods and people on land: 3.7.3.1 Building and maintaining railways

Statement of The former Railway Departmental residence no. 927 at the railway crossing in Inglewood Significance Street, Raywood, is presumed to have been built in 1882 as a gatekeeper's cottage to a standard departmental design. It is historically important as the only surviving building recalling the existence of the railway station at Raywood (Criterion A) and is a rare surviving gatekeeper's cottage (Criterion B). This importance is compromised by the recent alterations to the windows. The ruins of the water supply system, which may be more extensive at the offtake point (not inspected) recall Raywood's role as a watering station for locomotives for many years.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Annual Reports of the Board of Land and Works: Victorian Railways.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study R9 Former McKay Farm House

Former Names

Address Oxley's Road, at Elmore - Raywood Road intersection

Raywood

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Map 287C, no.20 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description This farm house consist of two parts: 1. The earlier hip roofed stuccoed single roomed brick dwelling with timber posted verandah protecting the exterior walls, a brick chimney and single door and double hung window with glazing bars but no horns facing Oxley's Road. 2. A later timber hip roofed cottage with bullnosed verandah and ladder frame frieze attached at the south end, facing the Elmore - Raywood Road. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High

History The original brick dwelling was occupied by Nathaniel McKay as early as 1864 (rate books). It is understood that one of his sons, Hugh Victor McKay (1865-1926), inventor of the Sunshine harvester, was born here. He was the fifth of twelve children born to Nathaniel McKay who had been a stonemason and then a miner before becoming a small farmer at Raywood. Young McKay grew up to become an efficient ploughman, managing his father's farm at Drummartin at 18 years of age. He used a reaper and binder and later on a stripper on his father's holding where with other members of his family he designed and built a machine that would gather, thresh and clean the grain as it went through the crop. It was successfully trialled on the farm in February 1884. H. V. McKay subsequently commenced building machines for sale in Ballarat and from 1906 in Braybrook (later Sunshine). McKay built up the largest agricultural implement factory in the southern hemisphere. He was noted for his stand on unionism and the wages board regulations established by Victorian Premier Allan McLean in 1900. The later timber section of the farm house was relocated from one of Raywood's mines, having been built as a mine manager's house. It was probably the home of Mr. R. Eddy, the manager of the New Nil Deperandum mine, Raywood's last quartz reef mine, which closed in 1916. This mine had employed c.100 men.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local, regional and national economies: 3.3 Exploiting natural resources. 3.3.3 Mining. 3.4 Developing primary production.

Statement of The former McKay farm house at the corner of Oxley's Road and the Elmore - Raywood Significance Road, Raywood, was in existence in 1864 and was extended presumably after 1916 by the addition of the former New Nil Desperandum mine manager's house following the closure of that mine. It is historically important. The farm house's historic importance (Criterion A) rests partly on its very early date but principally on the presumption that it is the birthplace of Hugh Victor McKay (Criterion H), noted industrialist and inventor/manufacturer of the Sunhine harvester. It is important also for its presumed association with Raywood's last quartz reef mining company, the New Nil Desperandum, the front part of the farmhouse having served originally as the mine as the manager's residence.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register, the National Estate Register and for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme. References Australian Dictionary of Biography Shire of Marong rate book, 1864 Mrs. Oxley, long time Raywood resident and owner of the property, interview with Andrew Ward and Ray Wallace, 6th. August, 1998 Penny, William, "Tales of the Whipstick", 1975, p.123.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study R10 Gunn's Raywood hotel

Former Names

Address Sandhurst Street/ Inglewood Street intersection

Raywood

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural directory Page 143, no.20 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A prominent single storeyed timber hotel with posted verandah to two elevations, corner splay and asbestos cement lined parapet with arch surmounting the residential entrance and corresponding verandah treatment. The window and door openings appear to be unchanged whilst the leadlight work to the residential entrance has "Gunn's" in the fanlight. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High, frieze rail to verandah removed.

History Gold was discovered at Raywood in October, 1863 and only nine days later William Gunn opened his hotel in Inglewood Street in conjunction with the Raywood Royal Theatre. There were many large attendances and charity performances held here including one to raise funds for the poor "on Raywood". Gunn had arrived in Bendigo in 1852 and died in September, 1885. The present hotel was built on the site of the Bank of New South Wales.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life: 8.4 Eating and drinking

Statement of Gunn's Raywood hotel, Sandhurst Street, Raywood, is historically important (Criterion A) as a Significance long standing social centre of the township, its location at the principal intersection being expressive of this status. It is important also for its association with William Gunn, a founding settler and publican for many years and president of the Shire of Marong, this link being especially demonstrated by the leadlight work in the residential entry fanlight. Finally, it is important as a rare surviving timber hotel in the region (Criterion B).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Manning, Marie, "Back to Raywood and District", Back To Committee, 1973. Perry, William, "Tales of the Whipstick", 1975, pp.205-207.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study R11 Former White Horse Hotel

Former Names White Horse and Shamrock Hotel

Address Corner Sandhurst and Inglewood Streets

Raywood

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Page 143, 497.528 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A former single storeyed brick hotel with hipped corrugated iron clad roof and corner splay retaining its original door and double hung windows with cement sills. The corner is given emphasis by plain brick pilasters. The building is L shaped on plan and there are timber additions. Inside, original fireplaces and vertical timber lined dados survive, the upper sections of the walls having been lined with wall paper (largely? removed) over timber framing. Condition: Fair, structural movement, later alteration along side wall facing Inglewood Street has been removed, reconstruction in hand. Integrity: Fair, posted verandah removed.

History A Mr. Malloy had the Shamrock hotel in 1863 before it passed to the publican, Thomas Draper who ran two hotels in Inglewood Street during the 1860's known as the Shamrock and the Whitehorse. The former was closed in the 1870's, Draper retaining the White Horse which he renamed the White Horse and Shamrock in 1879. Raywood's hotels provided approximately 30% of the Borough's rate revenue in 1865.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life: 8.4. Eating and drinking

Statement of The former "Shamrock", later the "Whitehorse and Shamrock" hotel, at the Inglewood Street/ Significance Sandhurst Street intersection, Raywood, was in existence in the 1860's. It is historically important (Criterion A) as an early social centre of the township, its location at the principal intersection being expressive of this status. Its association with the prominent early publican, Thomas Draper, is of interest. Together with the "Raywood" hotel, this building defines the centre of Raywood township.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Borough of Raywood rate books: 1864 et al. Perry, William, "Tales of the Whipstick", 1975, p.204.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study R12 Raywood Town Hall

Former Names Raywood Borough Town Hall

Address Inglewood Street

Raywood

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Page 143, no.21 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small former town hall and offices with symmetrical break-fronted facade in bi-chrome brick having a pedimented treatment to the projecting central section surmounting deeply recessed doors. Inside, the hall has a coved and varnished Baltic Pine lined ceiling with circular vents. The doors have Smiths patent closers. There are two front offices with varnished Baltic Pine lined ceilings and evidence of a removed wall forming a narrow central vestibule. Condition: Sound, Rising Damp. Integrity: High. The stage is recent.

History Raywood was declared a Borough in 1865 as a result of representations from the local progress association at a time when it was a part of the Marong District Roads Board area. The first Council elections were held on 21st March 1865. The first councillors were Messrs. Emmett, Pendlebury, Molloy, Ratcliffe, McKay, Tatchell, Gunn, Emery and Page. George Emmett was the founding mayor and George Hall the first secretary. The first council meeting was held at Gunn's hotel on 5th April 1865. Thomas Draper, a publican, owned the land on which the present building was erected. James Wilcox occupied a hut thereon. The new building was designed by Henry E. Tolhurst, a successful Eaglehawk architect who also designed the "Manchester Arms" hotel, Long Gully and the Bank of Victoria, the "Camp" hotel and the Oriental bank at Eaglehawk. It was built by J. Herbert of Eaglehawk in 1878 for the sum of 351 pounds 5 shillings. The public debt incurred was considerable and the loan was still being paid off in 1887. By this time alluvial mining had ceased and after many difficult years the Borough was united with the Marong Shire on 1st October 1915.

Thematic Context 4. Building settlements, towns and cities: 4.6 Remembering significant phases in the development of towns and suburbs. 7. Governing:7.5.1 Developing local government authorities.

Statement of The former Raywood Borough Town Hall was built in 1878. It is historically important Significance (Criterion A) for its capacity to demonstrate the aspirations of the community during the years when the township was the centre of a prosperous goldfield. It is of interest in the evolution of local government in Victoria, comparing as a former seat of government in a small goldfields centre with Chewton (1861), Stawell (1866), Browns and Scarsdale (1864), Yackandandah (post 1864), Huntly (1867), Maldon (1859), Chiltern (1866) and Newstead (1860). It has aesthetic value as a dignified public building in the Classical Revival manner (Criterion E) and is an important surviving work of the noted Eaglehawk architect, Henry Tolhurst.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme and for control over interior alterations. Recommended for inclusion in the Australian Heritage Commission Register.

References Manning. Marie, "Back to Raywood and District", Back to Committee, 1973, p.5. Hopkins, Ruth, "Moving Forward Looking Back: The history of the Marong Shire", 1985.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998

City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study RV1 Ravenswood Siding and picnic ground`

Former Names Ravenswood railway station

Address Off Calder Highway

Ravenswood

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Map 322 526.125 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description This site is bordered on the east by the main line of double track railway and on the west by a watercourse. It is made up of the following elements: two standard Victorian Railways yard gates and a collapsed pedestrian gate, connected by a post and wire fence, dividing the former station ground from the former picnic area; a remnant of the former goods siding made up of chaired rail and a section of the outside loading platform and the associated picnic reserve. To the west of the level crossing are the remains of a former departmental residence and mature pine trees. The siding remnant consists of ten double lengths of chaired rail and 101 cast iron joint and intermediate chairs with hardwood keys. Many chairs have been illegally removed and the remainder are at risk. The route of the removed section of siding past the remnant goods platform, approximately 7.5 metres long, is clear. There are three mature pine trees on the railway reserve near the southern most gate. On the picnic reserve, faint tracks run from the yard gates whilst the collapsed pedestrian gate opened onto what is today the trunk of a mature eucalypt. The picnic ground has a cleared area in the centre and falls to the south and west to a water course strewn with granite boulders. Elsewhere there are mature eucalypts. The site of a collapsed toilet block to the south of the southern water course is marked by fallen timbers and the remains of a timber toilet seat. Condition: Gates and siding: unsound. Integrity: Medium (siding), Low (railway station), High (picnic ground).

History The "Main Line" of railway between Kyneton and Bendigo was opened to traffic on 21st. October, 1862 and the station at Ravenswood followed on 1st. February, 1863. It became a favourite spot for picnics, the mayor of Sandhurst, Cr. A. Harkness, holding a picnic for 8,000 Sunday school children in 1883. The practice became a tradition wherein trains from Golden Square and Bendigo were chartered for the conveyance of families to the Ravenswood picnic ground alongside the station yard. In that year outward passenger journeys numbered 3,450 and inward journeys, presumably the picnickers, amounted to 16,641. Freight traffic included the wool clip from the "Ravenswood Estate" as well as livestock and quantities of timber for the Bendigo mines and firewood for the Melbourne market. Ravenswood was closed to passenger traffic on 3th. August, 1970 and the points were removed from the up end of the extant siding on 28th. February, 1971. The timber passenger platform was removed and the last portable building demolished after 1981. In 1991 the main lines were re-aligned and it was at this time that the greater part of the now disconnected siding was removed for use on the proposed tourist railway between Maldon and Castlemaine.

Thematic Context 3.7.3 Moving goods and people on land: 3.7.3.1 Building and maintaining railways.

Statement of The siding remnant and former picnic ground were established at Ravenswood railway station Significance in 1863. They have historical, scientific and social importance. Their historical significance (Criterion A) arises from the survival of the chaired rail to the siding as the last remaining section of such rail on the Echuca railway line, (Criterion B) comparing only with a similar installation in the former locomotive shed at Ballarat. This remnant is important (Criterion F) for the insights that it offers into the technology of railway construction prior to the era of flat bottomed rail introduced with the opening of the Wodonga railway and subsequent lines in the 1870's. It is especially important for the survival of different types of cast iron chairs and is understood to be unique in this respect at the national level. The place is important also for its role in the lives of generations of Bendigonians who participated in the Sunday School picnics at Ravenswood prior to the widespread use of the motor car. The former picnic ground has social importance (Criterion G) for the place it holds in the memories of long established families in the district .

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register, the National Estate Register and for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme (railway siding only). Picnic ground recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme with control over the removal of exotic trees.

References Victorian Railways: Report of the Board of Land and Works for the year ending 31st. December, 1883. "The Age": 28th. January, 1863. "Weekly Notice" in Guiney, M.,"Weekly Notice Extracts 1894-1994", p.290. Cusack, F., "A Ravenswood Muster", 1972, pp.18-19.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/11/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study RV2 "Belvoir Park"

Former Names

Address off Belvoir Park Road

Ravenswood

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Directory map 40 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A substantial and unusual coursed granite house with red brick dressings to the openings and symmetrical façade having a central faceted bay with flanking windows, the main wall being surmounted by a moulded brick course rising to a central pedimented section, this unusual and somewhat unskilled treatment creating the fleeting image of a castle, the situation of the house on high ground giving credence to this view. There is a cellar and side verandah with rear wing. Inside, at least one fire place has a lancet arch whilst a large cabinet from Favaloro's shop at Charing Cross was located in the kitchen when inspected some years ago. Condition: Sound. Integrity: Medium, the original roof having been replaced with a gable structure that has never been completed.

History It is thought that "Belvoir Park"was built in the early 1860's when it was occupied by Edward Bissill who is thought to have built the house and named the property after "Belvoir Castle" in his native Lincolnshire. "Belvoir Park" remained in his family until 1893. The house was constructed from granite blocks quarried further up the hillside and tradition has it that the masons working on the railway line built the house while on strike. An adjacent granite barn was demolished in the 1950's. An extremely successful business man and investor, Bissill had amassed a vast fortune and was one of Bendigo's largest property holders. He arrived in Adelaide in 1850 and after going briefly to New Zealand, made his way to the goldfields at Forest Creek and then Fryerstown where he combined digging with mending cradles and operating a small store. Bissill was present at the first land sales in Bendigo in 1854 and purchased land on the corner of Hargreaves and Mundy Streets and was later to make immense profits from the Epsom diggings. He made several trips to England when his Epsom and Bendigo properties were returning him 4,000 pounds per year. The original 100 acres of land which were to become "Belvoir Park" were part of the Ravenswood run and were purchased by Bissill from Judge Skinner. One of Bissil's sons, Walter, was a prominent early botanist who had contacts with Baron Von Mueller and had plant species named for him.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local regional and national economies 3.4 Developing primary production.

Statement of "Belvoir Park" on Belvoir Park Road, Ravenswood, was built for Edward Bissill during the Significance early 1860's. It is historically and aesthetically important. It is historically important (Criterion A) as an early rural villa in the area, demonstrating the wealth attainable from the goldfields community during this period and representing a phase in the subdivision of the earlier Ravenswood run. It is aesthetically important (Criterion E) both as a most unusual and naive romantic design recalling the common man's perceptions of an English castle and as a building using the locally available building stone to advantage. The story that "Belvoir Park" was built by stone masons engaged on the railway works, if true, adds interest, and implies a construction date of 1860-61 when the strikes were at their worst.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme and for inclusion in the National Estate Register. References Butcher M., and Flanders G., "Bendigo Historic Buildings", National Trust of Australia (Vic), 1987, p.170. Horsfall D., "Kangaroo Flat, A History, Gold, Goats and Peppercorns", Back to Committee, 1993, pp.57-8. Wallace R., "The Naturalist in Bendigo", the author, 1985, p.1.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/03/1999 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study S1 Little Sebastian hotel

Former Names White Horse hotel

Address Sebastian Township Road

Sebastian

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 4, no. 69 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An exceptionally richly decorated nineteenth century hotel in bi-chrome brick with a central gable having intricately fretted barges in the Carpenters' Gothic tradition. There is a timber posted verandah with timber frieze rail and cast iron lace enrichment and a cartouche with surmounting oculus vent in the gable end. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High. Interior not inspected. Note standard pre-cast concrete horse trough and pitched drain at front of building.

History In 1865 the timber White Horse hotel was located near the Frederick the Great Mine workings. It was replaced by the present building erected by Francis Harritable as the "Whitehorse" hotel in c.1879-80 in what was then the main street of the township. Subsequent long standing licensees were the Bryden family.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life: 8.4 Eating and drinking

Statement of The former :"Whitehorse" hotel, now the "Little Sebastian", was built c.1879-80 in Sebastian Significance Township Road, Sebastian. It is historically important as the last remaining commercial building marking the former centre of the Sebastian township (Criteria A and B) and has aesthetic value on account of its richly decorated intact exterior (Criterion E).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Bryden, John D., "Sebastian Back to and School Centenary", Back To Committee, 1975. Wallace, Ray, "Sydney Flat Gold to Woodvale Green", Woodvale Progress Association, 1984, p.22.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study S2 Farm outbuilding

Former Names Sebastian Public Hall

Address Vogele's Road

Sebastian

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendio Map 4484.465 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A vernacular timber framed gable roofed hall with double hung windows and central doors to the façade. Inside, there is a timber dado to head height with exposed stud framing and roof trusses above, the junction between the studs and the trusses being strengthened with decorative timber plates and further strengthened at the time of relocation. Condition: Fair, maintenance needed. Integrity: High, stage removed.

History This public hall at Sebastian was erected in 1915, replacing the earlier Mechanics Institute Hall that had been burnt down. It was located in the main street of Sebastian on land donated by Mr. F. Hunter. A grand ball was held there on 17.9.1917 to mark the unveiling of the World War 1 honour roll. It was eventually relocated to the Vogele's farm about 25 years ago by Green Brothers.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life. Vernacular construction

Statement of The former Sebastian public hall was built in the main street of Sebastian in 1915 and Significance relocated to a farmhouse on Vogele's Road about 25 years ago. It is important for its direct links with the social and cultural life of the Sebastian community for over half a century (Criterion G) and is today also a rare surviving public building at Sebastian (Criterion B), the austerity of its interior accommodation offering insights into life in the district earlier this century.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Mrs. Vogele, interview with Andrew Ward and Ray Wallace, June, 1998.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study S3 Abandoned farmhouse and outbuildings

Former Names Engi's farmhouse and outbuildings

Address Bendigo Pyramid road and Bridgewater Sebastian road intersection

Sebastian

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 4 493.452 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A single fronted mud brick cottage with cement rendered facing having ashlar markings. The roof is hipped and corrugated iron clad and the openings have been sheeted over. There are corrugated iron clad additions at the rear. There is an associated stud framed dairy with gable roof, internal asbestos cement linings and a ventilated concrete floor. Condition: Fair, conservation needed. Intergity: Fair, verandah removed. Associated mature pepper trees.

History Built by the Engi family who came to Sebastian in 1896, subsequent owners include the Pollocks and the Dows, Andy Dow selling about 32 year ago to the present owners. Like many Swiss in Australia, the Engis grew wine grapes on their property in the early days.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local, regional and national economies: 3.4 Developing primary production Vernacular construction.

Statement of The former Engi farmhouse and dairy are important for their capacity to demontrate a past Significance way of life (Criterion A) wherein milk was processed on the farm and the house itself built from locally available materials at minimal cost. The house, being of mud brick construction, is now a rare survivor of its type, (Criterion B) comparing in terms of this aspect with the surviving eucalyptus cutters' huts near Woodvale, the Kelly farm house on Caldow Road and occasional houses in urban Bendigo. The Kelly farm house is architecturally similar.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Mrs. Horace Engi, wife of descendant of the Engi family Shire of Marong rate book, 1896.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study S4 House

Former Names Christ Church Anglican Church

Address Bridgewater Sebastian road at the Three Chain Road intersection

Sebastian

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 4, no. 81 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A small timber Church in vernacular Gothic with corrugated iron clad gable roof and small porch at the front. The side walls have lancet arched windows. There are ridge ventilators and decorated barge ends. Condition: Poor. Integrity: High.

History Christ Church Church of England was built and opened in 1909 having been dedicated by Bishop J.D. Langley. Services had previously been held in the Mechanics Institute. The church was closed on 18.12.1982 and subsequently used as a dwelling. It was burnt down in 1998 following the site inspection conducted as a part of this Study.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life: 8.6 Worshipping.

Statement of The former Christ Church Anglican Church was built on its present site near Sebastian in Significance 1909 . It is historically important as a building associated with the geograhically separate Sebastian township, recalling the importance of this former mining community (Criterion A) and is socially important in the religious life of the area (Criterion G).

Recommendations nil.

References Bryden, John D., "Sebastian Back To and School Centenary", Back To Committee, 1975.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study S5 Harritables' Stables and outbuildings

Former Names

Address Off Fitzpatrick's Road

Sebastian

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Map 286 472.431 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A complex of three Cypress Pine log buildings, earth closet, farmhouse site, trees and pathways. The main structures are two gable roofed log buildings connected by a collapsed sawn timber famed link section. The eastern building has a raised timber floor with two doors, one to the lower level and the other to the upper level. The western building has a stone flagged floor and there is evidence that a raised timber floor has been removed . There is a wide opening on the north side where there are pepper trees, a riveted iron tank and the post of a former post and rail fence. Gutters are half round. A third log building, understood to have been a dwelling, has a window, doorway but no roof. The group is linked by a pathway to the farmhouse site marked by the fireplace and mature trees. There is an earth closet nearby with adult and child accommodation. Condition: Ruinous. Integrity: High.

History Francis Harritable was a Spanish seaman who arrived in Melbourne in 1858 before heading for the diggings. He arrived at Woodvale in 1865 where he was a miner, also working the Frederick the Great Mine at Sebastian. In October, 1873 he purchased a 35 acre holding from the Crown and an adjoining block of 136 acres four years later. He also acquired land at Campbells Forest and built the White Horse hotel (now the Little Sebastian) in the Sebastian township area. The easternmost log building was used as a dwelling by Robert Harritable. The Harritables were mixed farmers, growing grain, mainly wheat and some oats and holding sheep for meat and wool production.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local, regional and national economies: 3.4 Developing primary production Vernacular construction.

Statement of The buildings known as Harritables' stables and outbuildings were erected by the miner Significance Francis Harritable and his descendants off Fitzpatrick's Road, Sebastian and are of uncertain date. It is presumed that the stables accommodated horses, fodder and were also used to hold sheep whilst the eastern most ruin was a dwelling. They are architecturally important as rare surviving log structures (Criterion B), now unique in the municipality but surviving in very small numbers elsewhere and often in poor condition.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme and for control over interior alterations. Recommended for inclusion in the Australian Heritage Commission Register.

References Wallace, Ray, "Sydney Flat Gold to Woodvale Green", Woodvale Progress Association, 1984, p.22.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study S6 Pierce's Eucalyptus Distillery

Former Names

Address Pierce Road

Sebastian

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 4 508.463 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An operational eucalyptus distillery consisting of the following elements: 1. A Cornish boiler in a brick housing with brick base to stack in riveted metal. Pressure gauges etc. are in situ. 2. Two brick lined vats with concrete covers and derrick crane with winch and engine engine. 3. Pipework to condensing dam and glazed terra cotta collection point for eucalyptus oil at one end of dam. 4. Four pumps raising water from dam to boiler. Manufacturers' details are as follows: Miller and Co. Machinery Pty. Ltd, South Melbourne and Bendigo. Blakes Patent No.4, Boston and New York. Geo. F. Blake Manufacturing Co. New York and Boston. The Austral Otis Engineering Coy. Ltd., Melbourne. 5. Ash dump. 6. Hut and junk. Condition: Sound (operational). Integrity: High.

History John Wiseman Pierce of Flora Hill ran a butchers shop near the "Bulls Head" hotel (there was a hotel by that name at Grassy Flat, McIvor Road and at Lockwood) before moving to Sebastian in 1911. He established this distillery in that year, building his house and outbuildings a little further west on the other side of what became known as Pierce Road. It was at this distillery that Pierce produced his "Wallaby Brand" eucalyptus oil. He died in 1942 and his two sons, James and Thomas, took over the distillery, Thomas still running the plant. It is presently for sale. The boiler was relocated from the Nell Gywnne mine.

Thematic Context 3.3 Exploiting natural resources. 3.3.4 Making forests into a saleable resource. Vernacular construction.

Statement of Pierce's eucalyptus distillery was established by John Wiseman Pierce on Pierce Road in Significance 1911 and remains operational today. It is historically significant as a rare surviving complex of its type, enhanced by its comparatively early date and high level of integrity reflecting its operation condition and offering valuable insights and comparative information into distilling operations in the Bendigo area this century (Criteria A, B and D). It has technical interest on account of the machinery including the boiler, much of which is of Victorian manufacture and which is presumed to have its origins, at least in part, in Bendigo's golden past (Criterion F). Finally, the place offers information concerning the nature of a picturesque local industry and the the way of life associated with it and is important in this respect.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register, the National Estate Register and for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Bendigo Planning Scheme .

References Conversation between Thomas Pierce and Ray Wallace, 11.8.98. Wallace, R., "As Aussie as a Gum Leaf; a Brief History of the Eucalyptus Industry in Bendigo", 1986.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/08/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study SU1 House

Former Names Neilborough North School no. 1726

Address Raywood Road

Summerfield

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Map 287 562.560 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A standard mid Victorian timber single room school with porch and lean-to section. The windows occupy the original wall openings and are double hung with glazing bars to the sashes and there is the characteristic timber louvre vent in the gable end. Inside, there is a fireplace, beaded timber linings, a coved ceiling with tie rods and diagonal braces and ample evidence of early paint colour schemes which include a mid brown dado, dark brown dado line and buff fill. The roof battens suggest that the original roof was shingled. There are associatedf sugar gums and pepper corns. Condition: Medium, maintenance needed. Integrity: High.

History The site for this school was gazetted in February, 1875, at the instigation of district inspector Craig. The land had been excised from W.J. Newton's farm and the school was opened on 22.4.1876 to serve the families of Raywood's farmers. The school room was 24ft. By 16ft. with two rooms attached as quarters. After a long period of diminishing attendances the school was closed on 12.5.1911 but re-opened on 6.5.1915 only to be finally closed on 23.3.1955.

Thematic Context 6. Educating: 6.2 Establishing schools.

Statement of The former Neilborough North School is situated on the Raywood Road, Summerfield, and Significance was opened in 1876 and finally closed in 1955. It is historically important for its capacity to demonstrate a way of life for the outlying rural communities of the district prior to the widesprtead use of the motor car when schools, churches and halls were often located within walking distance of their communities (Criterion A). It is important also as a substantially intact post 1872 weatherboard clad school building designed during the early years of the Education Department and conforming to its standard design for forty children.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Education Department of Victoria: "Vision and Realisation", v.2.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/08/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study SU2 "Viewbank" ruins

Former Names "Viewbank"

Address Elmore - Raywood Road

Summerfield

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Map 287 556.555 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A collapsed log structure with chocked corners fixed with iron pins, having an earthen ramp at one end with logs retaining the earth on both sides. Construction is massive with corner posts having U shaped terminations accommodating cross beams, the side walls being of log construction with rammed earth retained by mostly collapsed vertical timber linings on the inner faces. Condition; Unsound. Integrity: Difficult to establish. The site of the now demolished farm house is in front of this structure, between it and the main road.

History This district was first settled in the early 1870's and later named Summerfield. Thomas Hocking was an early selector, taking up 320 acres in 1882. He subsequently built this presumed log cellar here and named his property "Viewbank". It remained in his family until its recent purchase from Miss Florence Hocking by Peter Ludeman.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local, regional and national economies: 3.4 Developing primary production. Vernacular construction.

Statement of The ruinous cellar structure at the property formerly known as "Viewbank" was built by Significance Thomas Hocking some time after 1882. It is technically significant. This significance (Criterion C) arises from the adoption of a laborious system of log and earth construction to build a cellar, demonstrating an ingenious use of available materials to achieve what is judged by today's standards to be a simple task.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Peter Ludeman, interview with current owner by Ray Wallace, 14th. August, 1998. Shire of Marong rate book, 1882. Manning, Marie, "Back to Raywood and District", Raywood and District Back To Committee, 1973, p.12.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study W1 House

Former Names Former Royal hotel

Address Loddon Valley Highway at Riley's Road

Woodvale

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo map 13, no.26 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A single storeyed mid Victorian red brick hotel overlooking the Loddon Valley Highway with principal elevations to two sides meeting at a corner splay with the original double entry doors in situ. The doorways, which include a round arched opening, and windows are unaltered and there are recessed cement panels still with the words "Royal" and "Stabling" legible. The parapet has a simple stepped cornice and frieze with brackets formed by brick ends. There is a posted verandah at the rear but no obvious evidence of the stables. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High.

History It is understood that the original Royal hotel was destroyed by fire, this building having been erected c.1912. In 1926 it was owned by the Stewand brewing family. It was delicensed prior to the 1930s, some of the licensees including Alexander Smith, the Shadbolts and later on the well known "Widder" Malone. The Royal is near to the Old House at Home hotel and is one of several hotels that formerly existed on this road including the Swan Hill Road hotel, the Campbells Forest and the Royal Mail, all within a 15 kilometre section.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutuions and ways of life: 8.4 Eating and drinking. 3. Developing local, regional and national economies: 3.7.3 Moving goods and people on land

Statement of The former Royal hotel at the Riley's Road, Loddon Valley Highway intersection near Significance Woodvale is understood to have been built c.1912. It is historically important for its capacity to indirectly demonstrate the nature of past means of transport wherein horses were limited to relatively short distances of travel each day leading to a demand for hotels and stabling at frequent intervals on the trunk road system (Criterion A). Its presence at this location is of interest also in that it points to a time when there was sufficient local population to warrant a hotel. The design of the hotel compares with others in the region including the former Liverpool Arms at Kangaroo Flat whilst the rural location and design compares with the former Happy Jack's hotel on the Calder Alternative Highway, the former Camp hotel in the Whipstick and the former Junction Inn at Woodstock on Loddon.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Wallace, Ray, "Shades of the Past: A History of Campbells Forest and Yarraberb" Back To Committee, 1993, p.48. Wallace, Ray, "Sydney Flat Gold to Woodvale Green", Woodvale Progress Association, 1984, p.51.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study W2 Monmore Vineyard and Butter Factory (abandoned)

Former Names Monmore Winery and Butter Factory

Address Bayliss Road

Woodvale

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo map 13 no.3. Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A complex of ruinous buildings and machinery including the farmhouse and associated collapsed kitchen, two dairies of varying dates, a cellar and winery and blacksmith's shed. The timber framed house has a gable roof with fretted barges and a projecting wing giving an asymmetrical aspect to the roadway. There are three rooms and a vestibule connecting with the collapsed mud brick kitchen wing. The earliest dairy is of mud brick construction with 60cm thick ventilated walls, double doors, fireplace and chimney and with shelves to separate the cream. There is a hipped roof and white washed (?) walls. The later dairy alongside is presumed to have been build during the inter-war period and is of brick. The winery is ruinous and consists of a cellar surmounted by a fomer Railway Department gatekeeper's cottage ("no.7"). This cottage is a small three (?) roomed timber lined building with coved ceilings and has the number 7 in faded paint on the gable end. The smithy's is a bush pole shed with vertical slabs, riveted iron forge, metal implements and anvil base. There are large machinery sheds nearby in bush pole and mud brick construction. Machinery in the vicinity of the buildings includes a steam driven butter churn and there is at least one line of cable and posts with remnants of the grape vines. Condition: Ruinous, later dairy Sound. Integrity: High.

History Edward Bayliss (1840-1900) was born in Staffordshire, acquiring land at Woodvale in August, 1870. He had fenced the property by 1873 and there was a two roomed timber house and slab stables thereon. By the 1890's he ran a large dairy with butter factory here. The property was also known as the Monmore Vineyard, producing 1,600 gallons of wine (mostly Hermitage) annually. He obtained first prize at the Bendigo Grand National show in 1892. The farm was connected to the Whipstick water race by means of an extant two mile diversion race. A four h.p. Tangye steam engine powered the cream separator.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local, regional and national economies: 3.4 Developing primary production Vernacular construction.

Statement of The former Monmore Vineyard and Butter Factory complex was established after 1873 on Significance land in Bayliss Road, Woodvale. It is historically important (Criterion A) as a winery that withstood the Phyloxera scare last century. It is a rare surviving (Criterion B) complex of its type, enhanced by its intact state, methods of construction using locally available materials, and surviving machinery (Criterion F). The Railway gatekeeper's cottage is of interest as a rare surviving early structure of its type (Criterion B), remaining in an intact state and comparable with a similar building in Dunolly. Its relocation to the site possibly between 1896 and 1900 (see House and water supply ruins, Raywood) links it with the time of the construction of the winery cellar and is of interest in this respect. The steam driven butter churn is understood to be rare (Criterion B).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Bendigo Planning Scheme. Recommended for inclusion in the Australian Heritage Commission Register. References Arnold, Ken, "Bendigo A History in Bottles and Stoneware", n.d., p.14. O’Donohue, Annette and Bev Hanson, "Eaglehawk and District Pioneer Register", vol.1, 1995, pp.69-70. Wallace, Ray, "Sydney Flat gold to Woodvale Green", Woodvale Progress Association, 1984, pp.23-26.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study W3 Former eucalyptus cutters' huts

Former Names German Charlie's "Hut"

Address Daly's Road

Woodvale

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 13 513.417 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A treed area on elevated ground surrounded by a ploughed field consisting of two mud brick huts, the remains of brick and stone fireplaces and scattered metal implements. The southern hut ("German Charlie's") is a single roomed hut with a sawn timber framed roof with corrugated iron linings. There is a fireplace, door and window, the entire structure being protected by a recent shelter. The second hut has wire reinforcement to the brickwork, limewash facing remnants and corner bush poles carrying the roof. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High.

History These huts were part of the operations of Robert Flett's eucalyptus distillery in nearby Leatherarse Gully and were probably constructed in the early 1920's.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local, regional and national economies: 3.4 Developing primary production Vernacular construction.

Statement of The eucalyptus cutters' huts at Woodvale on Daly's Road are of uncertain date. They are Significance important for their capacity to demonstrate an aspect of the locally based eucalyptus distilling industry wherein the cutters invariably lived in remote locations with considerable deprivation, coming into town only at infrequent intervals (Criterion A). They are important also as rare examples of mud brick construction surviving with a high level of integrity (Criterion B).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Bendigo Planning Scheme. Recommended for inclusion in the Australian Heritage Commission Register. Recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register.

References Wallace, Ray, "As Aussie as a Gum Leaf: A Brief History of the Eucalyptus Industry in the Bendigo District", 1986, p.2.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study W4 Woodvale Hall

Former Names Woodvale School No. 1531

Address Daly's Road

Woodvale

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo map 13, no.15 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A standard bi-chromatic brick late Victorian single school room with porch, sandstone plinth, bluestone sills and original windows. Inside, the coved and painted timber ceiling linings and decorative ceiling vents are intact along with the roll of honour, blackboard and fireplace. Toothed brickwork at the north end anticipates an extension never built. There is a well nearby in the grounds, swing and octagonal shelter shed. At the front alignment are the remains of the school childrens' experimental garden plots and a Cypress row with cast iron AIF memorial plaques and rose bush remnants. Condition: Sound (School room), Ruinous (Shelter Shed) Integrity: High. Gallery removed. Later rear addition.

History Sydney Flat (later known as Woodvale) was rushed in 1852 and by 1858 there were several schools on the field: between Nuggetty and Poverty Gullies and on Sydney Flat near the Old House at Home hotel. In 1874 tenders were called for the present school building, the Bendigo builder, F. Button, winning the contract for the sum of 632 pounds5/10. On 27.4.1874 George Adams supplied the school with book press, master's desk and stool and a table and chair. The school was opened on 1.6.1875 with George Whitfield as head teacher. It closed in 1956 and was restored during the 1980's.

Thematic Context 6. Educating: 6.2 Establishing schools.

Statement of The Woodvale School no. 1531 was built in 1875 to a standard Education Department design Significance on Daly's Road, Woodvale. It is culturally important as a highly representative complex of its period also demonstrating aspects of the school childrens' activities in the grounds and being further enhanced by the memorial plantation (Criterion D). This importance is enhanced by the intact nature of the place. It is valued by the present community (Criterion G) and recalls the life of the former goldfields community on Sydney Flat.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Bendigo Planning Scheme with control over interior alterations. Recommended for inclusion in the Australian Heritage Commission Register. Recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register.

References Wallace, Ray, "Sydney Flat Gold to Woodvale Green", Woodvale Progress Association, 1984, pp.33-44. Education Department of Victoria, "Vision and Realisation", vol.2, 1972.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study W5 House

Former Names Old House at Home hotel

Address Loddon Valley Highway opposite Quinn's Road

Woodvale

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo map 13 497.372 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A mid Victorian single storeyed brick hotel with stuccoed front, recessed panel for signage in the parapet and surmounting pediment with acroteria. Vermiculated keystones and ashlar linings survive on the façade and there is a sign reading "Old House at Home Hotel Fosters Lager". Condition: Sound. Integrity: Fair, later inter-war verandah and front windows and door with rough cast to the side walls. Brick and stone stables are located to the south.

History This hotel was in existence during the 1860s around the time of the rush to the Red Flag diggings on the flat at the rear. The first publican was Stephen Ingham, leaving in the 1870s to run a butchery opposite the hotel. The Woodvale businessman William Bruce took over the license appointing Mr. Crawford as publican. "Ma" Burke ran the hotel during the inter- war period and was responsible for its high profile in the community at the time. The last publican was Jack Harris when the hotel was delicensed in March, 1970.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life: 8.4 Eating and drinking

Statement of The former Old House at Home hotel on the Loddon Valley Highway was in existence during Significance the 1860s. It is historically important as an early surviving building at Woodvale (Sydney Flat) township recalling the former town centre at this location (Criterion A) and is its last remaining hotel (Criterion B), representative of others including the "Nerring", burnt down during the 1980s.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Wallace, Ray, "Sydney Flat Gold to Woodvale Green", Woodvale Progress Assocuation, 1984, pp.51 and 54.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/06/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study W6 House: "Dunedin"

Former Names "Camp" hotel

Address 889 Neilborough Road

Woodvale

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 14, no. 5 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description An isolated brick hotel with double hipped corrugated iron clad roof. The walls are founded on a sandstone plinth and there are granite thresholds and cement sills with a rear verandah and gable roofed outbuilding. The façade is distinguished by the absence of a verandah and the original lamp has survived on a bracket, demonstrating the past practice of illuminating hotels after dark. Underneath the building is a cellar and the bar and original configuration of rooms survives including the store, bar and dining room. To the north is a vertical slab barn and stables (?) and a metal lined shed with Morewood and Rogers roof tiles. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High, includes framed picture of Mary Deeming.

History In October, 1857, gold was discovered in the "Whipstick" at Elysian Flat (Neilborough). The Irishman, Robert A. Love, from Donegal, prepared plans for this building along with many others in the Bendigo area including the View Street Temperance Hall lodge room, the present Anne Caudle Centre building, St. Jude's church and the St. Paul's Anglican Cathedral. Erected from bricks made at the site, it replaced an earlier slab hotel, also known as the "Camp". It was built in 1868 and strategically located at a road junction in the 'Whipstick' forest. The first proprietress was Mary Deeming whose license given by the District Licensing Branch commenced in May, 1857. She left after being attacked and John Dolman from Salisbury, Wiltshire, took over in 1862 after a career of sly grog selling and alluvial mining at Ironbark. Dolman died in 1878 when the premises was flourishing as a store and hotel. His widow carried on until 1910 when the old hotel was delicensed, her descendents remaining there until the 1974.

Thematic Context 8. Developing cultural institutions and ways of life. 8.4. Eating and drinking.

Statement of The former "Camp" hotel complex is situated at no.889 on the Neilborough Road in the Significance "Whipstick" forest. It was designed by the noted Bendigo architect, Robert A. Love, and built in 1868. It is historically and technically important. It is important for its capacity to offer an insight into a way of life now long past when the "Whipstick" was a centre of alluvial and lead mining and there were other buildings serving the resident mining population (Criterion A). This quality is reinforced by the building's intact state and by the associated buildings, one retaining the now rare imported Morewood and Rogers galvanised iron roofing tiles (Criterion C). An important aspect of the building's cultural values is its apparent remoteness and situation at a road junction in the wilderness of the "Whipstick".

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register, the National Estate Register and for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Bendigo Planning Scheme with, in the absence of registration, control over interior alterations.

References Cusack, F., "Robert Love, the Dreamer from Donegal" in Forgetten Bendigonians: Bendigo Advertiser, 23.3.1985. Wallace, R., "Sydney Flat Gold to Woodvale Green", 1986. Butcher, M and Flanders G., "Bendigo Historic Buildings", National Trust of Australia (Victoria), 1987. Butcher, M., Gregson W., "So now you see it…A Year in the Heritage of Bendigo", Bendigo Advertiser/National Trust, 1992.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/08/1998

City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study W7 Flett's Eucalyptus Distillery

Former Names

Address "Leatherarse Gully", nw of Camp Road

Woodvale

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo map 13 520.410 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A disused distillery located on an abandoned gravelled track in the bush. The elements of the complex are as follows: A Roberts and Sons (Bendigo) boiler in a brick housing with the base for a stack in brick and stone. There is a short associated narrow gauge tramway. Two brick vats with concrete lids and derrick crane and pipes conveying the eucalyptus oil to the brick and stone lined condensing dam and ultimately to a glazed earthenware pipe for the collection of the eucalyptus oil. Associated elements include a hand cart and a two wheeled cart, the platform for a vertical steam engine (removed to a local musuem), a chaff cutter (J. Bungle), another two wheeled cart, a vice, a disused railway guard's van for quarters and a water race, possibly supplying the dam. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High.

History Robert Magnus Flett set up his eucalyptus distillery here in 1921, having previously worked Shadbolt's distillery at the foot of Flagstaff Hill where he and his father together with Jim Borserio processed leaves on their own account. In the early 1920's the price for eucalyptus oil fluctuated from 1 shilling and twopence to 1 shilling and threepence per pound and during the Depression down to 9 pence per pound. There were about 50 stills operating around Bendigo at that time. By the Second World War, the price had risen to 8 shillings per pound. A small vertical boiler was obtained from the quarantine station at Point Nepean towards the end of the distillery's operations which were concluded in 1980.

Thematic Context 3.3 Exploiting natural resources. 3.3.4 Making forests into a saleable resource. Vernacular construction.

Statement of Flett's distillery at "Leatherarse Gully", Woodvale, was established by Robert Flett in 1921 and Significance ceased operations in 1980. It is historically important as a rare surviving and substantially intact industrial complex of its type retaining loose equipment associated with the era preceding the mechanisation of the industry (Criteria A and B). The survival of the Roberts and Sons boiler is important also as a direct link with Bendigo/Eaglehawk's golden past whilst the remoteness of the site adds to its cultural values by being representative of many other similar establishments. The known association of this distillery with German Charlie's hut and a second hut on Daly's Road; both being once occupied by eucalyptus cutters, is important for its capacity to offer an insight into lifestyles associated with the industry.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register, the National Estate Register and for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Bendigo Planning Scheme .

References Conversation between John Flett, son of Robert Flett and Ray Wallace12th. August, 1998. Wallace, R., "Sydney Flat Gold to Woodvale Green", 1984. Wallace, R., "As Aussie as a Gum Leaf - a brief history of the eucalyptus industry in Bendigo", 1986.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/08/1998

City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study W8 Kelly farm house

Former Names

Address Caldow Road

Woodvale

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Bendigo Map 13 no.56 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A symmetrical mud brick cottage with central front door flanked by double hung windows. There is a corrugated iron clad hipped roof and a part demolished front verandah with later (?) brick wall. Condition: Medium (interior not inspected). Integrity: High.

History Daniel Kelly first appears in the Shire of Marong rate books in 1902 suggesting that this cottage was built in that year. He died in 1904 and his widow, Sarah, carried on, the house being described in the 1911 rate book as a "German brick dwelling" with an NAV of 8 pounds. Her grandson, Frank Kelly, is known to have attended the Woodvale School.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local, regional and national economies: 3.4 Developing primary production Vernacular construction.

Statement of The former Kelly farm house on Caldow Road is understood to have been built in 1902. It is Significance of technical importance. This importance (Criterion C) is derived from its mode of construction using mud bricks which demonstrates a traditional system of construction in the Bendigo area for persons of limited means that is surviving in ever diminishing numbers (Citerion B).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Shire of Marong rate books, 1901, 1902, 1911. Wallace, Ray, "Sydney Flat Gold to Woodvale Green:", 1984.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/09/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study W9 Red Lion Hotel Site

Former Names Red Lion Hotel

Address Bendigo-Pyramid Hill Road

Woodvale

Map Reference Crown Land RRD Map 19, Lat: 36, Long 52 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description The Red Lion Hotel Site is a roadside block of naturalised vegetation on Crown Land on the Bendigo-Pyramid Hill Road at Woodvale. The boundaries of the site are not clearly delineated from the surrounding mixed eucalypt and acacia open forest. Brick rubble and other debris nearby indicate the presence of archaeological remains. It is identifiable primarily by the planting of Century Plant (Agave americana), which constitutes two low clumping specimens in poor condition. Although one plant has a spent flower stem of some 4 metres or more, the foliage of the plants are at a height of only approximately 0.8m. Unlike the Century Plant's typically arching architectural habit of up to 2 metres in its optimum condition, these specimens are diminutive in form and poor in vigor (indicating decline due to age) and are not prominent landscape features. Old Century Plants, or their vegetatively reproduced progeny, are often long-surviving remnants of garden plantings, and historical photographic evidence should assist in dating this planting. Condition: Poor. Integrity: not applicable.

History Daniel Boyle was a licensee of the early goldfields Red Lion Hotel and store at Sydney Flat (now Woodvale). A brick hotel and stables are understood to have existed here in 1857 whilst the 1864 rate book confirms that a weatherboard store was in existence at that time. The Boyle family were keen cricketers, and this site formed a locus for the development of the sport in this district. An area nearby the road opposite the Red Lion was used frequently for local sporting competitions, and this became known as Boyle's Oval (now Woodvale Oval). Daniel Boyle's son Henry Frederick played cricket for Victoria and, in 1878, was a member of the first Australian team to tour England. In 1882 he was a member of the third Australian eleven which defeated England, where the 'dead body' of English cricket was cremated and the tradition of the Ashes Test Series instituted.

Thematic Context Building settlements, towns and cities; entertainment & recreation.

Statement of The Red Lion Hotel Site is a roadside block of naturalised vegetation on Crown Land on the Significance Bendigo-Pyramid Hill Road. The Century Plant (Agave americana) is the only physical landmark remaining on-site. This marker is significant for its association with the development of the Woodvale community (AHC: Criterion A4) through sport and recreation, derived particularly from a focus developed by the Boyle family and exemplarised by Henry Boyle's representation in the Australian cricket team at the inaugural Ashes Test Series.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme.

References Wallace, Ray: 'History' section for this assessment. Wallace, R.: Sydney Flat Gold to Woodvale Green, Woodvale Progress Association (Vic), 1984, pp.51, 67-71.

Assessed by Karen Olsen 17/08/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study W10 Nerring Hotel Site

Former Names Daly residence

Address Old Pyramid Hill Road

Woodvale

Map Reference Bendigo Map 13 496.427 RRD Map 5, Lat: 42, Long: 50 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description The former Nerring Hotel is a rectangular block of land situated adjacent to the railwayline on the Old Pyramid Hill Road at Woodvale and enclosed by a post and wire fence (including Cyclone wire fence in parts). Rubble from the demolished house and garden remnants are the main features of the site. Substantial tree specimens, clearly visible from the roadside, include: Italian Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens) (one remaining of a pair damaged by fire), a specimen Canary Island Date Palm (Phoenix canariensis) encircled by a corrugated iron sheet at its base as a rude garden bed retaining edge and, at the rear of the site, a row of eight Peppercorn Trees (Schinus molle var. areira). The largest of the Peppercorns is multi- trunked and has a canopy diameter spread of 13 metres. Less substantial plantings include: remnants of an orchard planting (Prunus), a briar rose (Rosa sp.), Euonymus japonicus (probably 'Albomarginatus'), Bamboo (Bambusa sp.) and a Cactus plant. Condition: poor. Integrity: poor.

History Beside the old Pyramid Hill Road stood the early goldfields Nerring Hotel. Dating to 1872, the timber hotel was operated in its early days by Mr Cantini and before him the licensee was Ed Shinifer. Prominent community-personality Asinath (Ned) Shingles operated the hotel from its opening. When the Hotel was delicensed in the 1920s, it became the residence of Roy Daly and his family. Daly was known well in the local community, especially popular as a caller at dances. An undated photograph shows the front façade of the hotel and the Canary Island Date Palm. The building was gutted by fire in 1982. The present owner of the property is K. Draper.

Thematic Context Entertainment and recreation; Settlement.

Statement of Inadequate information to establish reason for significance. Significance

Recommendations Further information required to establish the cultural heritage significance, if any,of this site to the region. Comparative analysis may establish whether this garden remnant is unusual, or reflective of many other abandoned sites of similar value in the region. The garden specimens here are typical rather than unique, and would only be considered of significance for their historical association with the hotel.

References Wallace, R.: Sydney Flat Gold to Woodvale Green, Woodvale Progress Association (Vic), 1984, p. 51. Wallace, R. (1998): pers. comm.

Assessed by Karen Olsen 17/08/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study W11 Mulberry Tree (Morus sp.)

Former Names

Address Camp Road

Woodvale

Map Reference G. Scarlett RRD Map 6, Lat: 41, Long: 53 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A single mature specimen of Morus sp. (Mulberry) located on vacant land on property owned by G. Scarlett in Camp Road in Woodvale. While typical of the gnarled and picturesque form of older Morus specimens and a species which can be expected to develop a leaning habit or possibly to split in the future, the tree presently retains a relatively even and integrated canopy and is in good health. The tree is approximately 5.5m high. Its spread at its greatest width (as shown in photograph) is approximately 9.0m. No DBH (diameter at breast-height) measurement for the tree was available due to the low branches and partially multi-trunked habit of the tree. The tree is located on irregularly undulating land. A flattened area of land closer to the road and adjacent to a brick well suggests the previous location of a building such as an early house. The adjacent watercourse is understood to have been a recent landscape development. As assessment was made while the tree was in winter dormancy, the species could not be confirmed. However, at a seasonal time when the tree is in leaf, positive identification is expected to be Morus nigra. Age estimation is >90 years. Condition: very good. Integrity: not applicable.

History Christian Rothacker was born in Berlin in 1816. He arrived in Australia in 1855 and, shortly afterwards, joined the gold rush to Bendigo. He settled in Snowball Gully at Sydney Flat. Christian and his wife Julia (nee Slenter) raised 10 children, including Henry, who was employed as an engine-driver at the very rich Catherine United mine. Henry purchased a 20 acre block of land in September 1883, part of which is the site of the present nomination. Subsequent Rothacker family generations have continued to live and contribute to the local community in this area. The mature specimen Mulberry Tree (Morus sp.), a covered brick well, and possible archaeological building remains, are the only substantial remnants of Henry's house and garden. The tree is notable for its age, form and landscape contribution (being clearly visible from the road), and is considered a rare example of such quality in this region. Historical photographic records have not been available to confirm the exact age of the tree.

Thematic Context Settlement

Statement of A single Morus sp. (Mulberry tree) specimen is located in open land owned by G. Scarlett on Significance Camp Road, Woodvale. It is significant as a substantial garden remnant of settlement in this area (AHC Criterion A; HV Criterion A) and as an excellent known example of this slow- growing genus in both size and form in the region (HV Criterion B).

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme, with Tree Controls.

References Wallace, Ray (1998), 'History' section for this assessment. Rothacker, Mavis: Rothacker Family History, n.d.. Wallace, Ray: Sydney Flat Gold to Woodvale Green, Woodvale Progress association (Vic), 1984. Wallace, Ray: Shades of the Past: A History of Campbell's Forest and Yarraberb, Back- to Committee, (Vic), 1993, p. 106-107. Hillier & Sons: Hillier's Manual of Trees & Shrubs (5th ed.), David & Charles, Newton Abbott, 1981.

Assessed by Karen Olsen 17/08/1998

City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study WH1 Roy Roger's Tree (Eucalyptus tricarpa)

Former Names

Address Alan Fraser Drive

The Whipstick

Map Reference Whipstick State Park Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description Roy Roger's Tree is the largest mature specimen of Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus tricarpa) located on Alan Fraser Drive and the oldest known specimen in The Whipstick. It is a remnant of indigenous Ironbark forest vegetation of The Whipstick and goldfields areas. It is clearly distinguished from the surrounding mallee scrubland (and some secondary Ironbark growth) by its height of approximately 20.5m and even canopy spread of 14.8 metres spread. Its DBH measurement (diameter at breast-height) is 0.95 metres. Condition: very good. Integrity: not applicable.

History In the 1950s many parts of the Bendigo Whipstick were opened for timber-getting as 'firewood blocks'. One such was in Alan Fraser Drive just west of Notley's eucalyptus factory, which is today a popular picnic reserve. As the designated area was being logged, the then Forest Officer for the former Forests Commission of Victoria, Mr Roy Rogers, determined that a good remnant specimen tree of the Red Ironbark (e. tricarpa) forest should be preserved. That tree stands on the roadside of Alan Fraser Drive and is a prominent landscape feature from both directions. The specimen is now locally known as 'Roy Roger's Tree'.

Thematic Context Primary Production: Forest Industries.

Statement of Roy Roger's Tree is a large Red Ironbark (Eucalyptus tricarpa) on Alan Fraser Drive in the Significance Whipstick. Deliberately retained as a memento of the indigenous forest flora by Forests Officer Roy Rogers, it is significant as a unique (AHC Criterion B1 & 2; HV Criterion B2) mature remnant of the indigenous vegetation landscape of this heavily logged area.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning Scheme, with Tree Controls.

References Wallace, Ray (1998), 'History' section for this assessment. Perry, William: pers. Comm. Ray Wallace, Vic., 1986; Rogers, Roy: pers. comm., Ray Wallace, Vic, c1970. Costermans, Leon (1994): Trees of Victoria and Adjoining Areas, Costermans Publishing (Frankston, Vic), p. 115.

Assessed by Karen Olsen 17/08/1998 City of Greater Bendigo: Marong Heritage Study WL1 Farm complex

Former Names

Address Powers Road

Woodstock on Loddon

Map Reference CFA Region 2 Rural Directory Map 321C, no.28 Victorian Heritage Register No National Estate Register No Planning Scheme No

Description A mid Victorian complex of buildings including the main house and trees, barn and outbuildings and the remains of an unidentified industrial structure. The house is of red brick on bluestone base walls with a symmetrical façade and timber posted verandah with concave roof, timber frieze rail and grape vine lacework. The hipped roof is corrugated iron clad and there is a cellar and attached outbuildings and a well at the rear. The front driveway is landscaped with mature Monkey Puzzle trees and Moreton Bay figs. Condition: Sound. Integrity: High. In the rear yard is a coursed gable roofed two storeyed bluestone barn with tooled joints to the front (south) only and double sliding diagonally lined timber doors. The loft is accessed by an external staircase where there is a swinging iron bracket to assist with the loading and unloading of goods. Distinguishing elements include the rubbed white bricks to the oculi and lower level slit windows. Inside, the main beams are adzed and span about 6 metres. The walls are constructed of squared field stones in mud mortar and have been battered for stability and possibly climate control. There is a well at the rear and associated timber framed outbuildings. Condition: Medium, structural movement. Integrity:High. Nearby, set into a hill, are the remains of a partly subterranean structure measuring c.4 metres by 15 metres on plan and with a collapsed west retaining wall. This brick structure is divided into five compartments by what would appear to be sub floor walls, the timber floor having been removed. The remains of a collapsed roof rest on the top of the structure which coincides with ground level and there are also the remains of a timber staircase. The inner face of the top 12 courses has been rendered. Condition: Unsound. Integrity: Low.

History Michael Bourke of County Galway was an early farmer and businessman in the Woodstock on Loddon area, arriving there in 1857. He was involved in the hotel industry, butter and cheese manufacture, bacon curing, viticulture and dairying. Bourke regularly advertised the produce from his cheese factory in the "Bendigo Advertiser" during the 1880's and prior to its sale to Cocks and Co. He built a brick house in 3 acres of garden on his 1,600 acre property, erecting the present bluestone store alongside. Michael Bourke was elected to Council for the Shire of Marong in 1877, serving as president in 1884.

Thematic Context 3. Developing local, regional and national economies: 3.4 Developing primary production

Statement of The complex of farm buildings erected for Michael Bourke on Powers Road, Woodstock on Significance Loddon has historical, aesthetic and scientific importance. Its historical importance (Criterion A) rests on its survival as an early complex of buildings engaged in food production in the Bendigo hinterland, comparing with the Monmore Vineyard and Butter Factory at Woodvale and recalling the winemaking industry for which the district was noted prior to the phylloxera outbreak. This importance is established especially by the barn and associated ruins whilst the house and treed avenue offer insights into the life style of one of the area's most commercially successful families. The complex has aesthetic importance (Criterion E) especially for the fine bluestone barn but also for the unpretensious mid Victorian villa with its grape motifs to the cast iron verandah lacework, offering a reference to the viticultural activities of the property. The complex has scientific importance (Criterion F) for the method of construction of the barn which is rendered highly unusual (Criterion B) by its battered walls and potential scientific importance for the unidentified ruins nearby that with further research would offer insights into past industrial activity.

Recommendations Recommended for inclusion on the Victorian Heritage Register, the National Estate Register and for inclusion in the Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Table in the City of Greater Bendigo Planning scheme. References Hopkins, R., "Moving Forward, Looking Back The History of the Shire of Marong, Maryborough, 1985, p.75.

Assessed by Andrew Ward 1/12/1998