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AUSTRALIAN ROMANESQUE a History of Romanesque-Inspired Architecture in Australia by John W. East 2016
AUSTRALIAN ROMANESQUE A History of Romanesque-Inspired Architecture in Australia by John W. East 2016 CONTENTS 1. Introduction . 1 2. The Romanesque Style . 4 3. Australian Romanesque: An Overview . 25 4. New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory . 52 5. Victoria . 92 6. Queensland . 122 7. Western Australia . 138 8. South Australia . 156 9. Tasmania . 170 Chapter 1: Introduction In Australia there are four Catholic cathedrals designed in the Romanesque style (Canberra, Newcastle, Port Pirie and Geraldton) and one Anglican cathedral (Parramatta). These buildings are significant in their local communities, but the numbers of people who visit them each year are minuscule when compared with the numbers visiting Australia's most famous Romanesque building, the large Sydney retail complex known as the Queen Victoria Building. God and Mammon, and the Romanesque serves them both. Do those who come to pray in the cathedrals, and those who come to shop in the galleries of the QVB, take much notice of the architecture? Probably not, and yet the Romanesque is a style of considerable character, with a history stretching back to Antiquity. It was never extensively used in Australia, but there are nonetheless hundreds of buildings in the Romanesque style still standing in Australia's towns and cities. Perhaps it is time to start looking more closely at these buildings? They will not disappoint. The heyday of the Australian Romanesque occurred in the fifty years between 1890 and 1940, and it was largely a brick-based style. As it happens, those years also marked the zenith of craft brickwork in Australia, because it was only in the late nineteenth century that Australia began to produce high-quality, durable bricks in a wide range of colours. -
NEWSLETTER Von- ~.1 U~Auladl(..-C:I1 W"Dct Really) &!.Ilion 1994 Bo:IC 220 Holme Buijdirl& Re~Ral (Of J'o"'Urc A.T
TIlE AUSTRALASIAN SOCIETY FOR HISTORICAL ARCHAEOWGY NEWSLETTER von- ~.1 u~AUlaDl(..-c:I1 W"Dct really) &!.ilion 1994 Bo:IC 220 Holme BuiJdirl& Re~ral (Of J'O"'Urc a.t. Prim Pml Publication NBH 221012 Uni~T'lity ofs~ 2OOl'i ISSN 0156-9'295 ~ (02) 6922763 FlU (OZ) 629Cl3 THE STATE OF THE ART in the Rocks in the 1790s came from a very different New South Wales society one with different social habits and world views. For example people lived and ate more communally, they The Last of the Big Digs? had different notions of time and so on. The site between Cumberland and Gloucester Street is one We also know that society changed to become the modem of the few remaining areas in the Rocks where substantial capitalist society that we live in. How did this change archaeological remains are likely to occur. The tag "last of occur and why? American archaeologists such as Mark the Big Digs" has been used because it is likely that this is Leone and Paul Shackel have argued that the adoption of true for the Rocks area (although not for Sydney). the newly available cheap goods made by the emerging capitalist economy, such as cheap transfer printed plates to The Sydney Cove Authority is undertaking this excavation make formal settings, helped the move from the Georgian in order to save the archaeology of this area of the Rocks to the Victorian era as their use by people reinforced the prior to the site being redeveloped. With the archaeology new order. -
A SHORT HISTORY of the ARMIDALE SCHOOL
A SHORT HISTORY of THE ARMIDALE SCHOOL D L (Jim) Graham January, 2008 FOREWORD The genesis of this book was a chance remark by the Headmaster, Murray Guest, about the need for a simple and concise history of the School for new boys and other interested people. When I approached Jim Graham, the author of A School of Their Own (the first and only comprehensive history of TAS), he enthusiastically agreed with the idea. This book is the result; I was privileged to assist Jim with the text and editing. Acknowledgement is given to Andrew Constable, a duty master at TAS in the 1980s, and the members of the then History Committee who produced The Armidale School - An Introduction in 1987. Some material from that publication has been used in the preparation of this book. We also thank Ian Johnstone for his valuable assistance. This is a pilot edition and any suggestions or corrections would be welcome. It is hoped to add illustrations at a later date. David Connah January, 2008 FURTHER INFORMATION For further information on the history of the School, the following sources are invaluable: A School of their Own: The History of The Armidale School, by Jim Graham, published in 1994 and The Armidale School Register 1894-1993, compiled by Belinda Anstock, also published in 1994. Past copies of The Armidalian and Binghi are very useful. Many editions of The Armidalian are reproduced on the School's comprehensive website (www.as.edu.au) which is also well worth searching for other information about TAS. AUTHOR'S NOTE I wish to express my thanks to David Connah and his wife Barbie for their invaluable contribution in the preparation of this Short History. -
Brick Tales the Story of Brick Table of Contents
Brick Tales The Story of Brick Table of contents Think Brick Australia represents Australia’s clay brick and paver manufacturers. We aim to inspire contemporary brick architecture and building design in all areas of the Introduction 2 built environment: commercial, residential and landscape. Reaching back into pre-history 3 Think Brick Australia undertakes extensive research, provides technical resources and training to ensure clay brick is recognised as a pre-eminent building material by Brick spreads throughout the colonies 4 leading architects, developers, builders and property owners. Changing technologies 6 www.thinkbrick.com.au Architects of influence 7 Brick Tales / 1 Introduction Reaching back into pre-history From the Tower of Babel to the European settlement of Australia, brick has a It was probably as long ago as 8000 BC fascinating history going back thousands of years. in Mesopotamia (part of modern Iraq) when mankind first discovered clay On 4 June 1789, just sixteen months after the could be shaped and sun dried to first landing at Sydney Cove, the ladies and Among the First Fleet’s produce a building material. gentlemen of the settlement gathered to cargo were 5000 bricks celebrate the birthday of King George III and and brick moulds the grand opening of Government House, Bricks from Assyria, in the Australia’s first brick building. heart of Mesopotamia, Located on what is now the south-west corner of Phillip and Bridge Streets, the two weighed over 18 kilograms storey Georgian-style residence was designed and built for Governor Phillip by a convict brickmaker, James Bloodsworth. A piece of Roman brick from the Theatre at Fiesole, near Florence, Italy. -
Meeting of Born in 1815, Is the Principal Reason for Large Grounds Or Garden Were Known As a Park at That Time in Ireland
the balmain association incorporated news sheet Vol 37 No 4 Issue 278 Founded November 1965 August 2002 C a l l a n P a r k a n d perintendent at Tarban Creek Lunatic Asylum, but Dr Manning successfully John Gordon J - \ agitated for a new asylum at Callan Mystery of Name Solved Park. 104'/.^ acres was purchased by the The Balmain Association history Government for £12,500, which was team began to investigate the origin of shared by J Gordon and Samuel Deane the name Callan Park and its associa Gordon MLA. pastoralist. Our search is continuing for the connection between tion with John Gordon, who had pur • t ? y I T f i ^ chased the Garry Owen Estate in 1865 the two men. and renamed the property Callan Park John Gordon s elder brother Robert, but after two years searching Gordon's mother Jane and their sister Margaret ancestors, other matters came forward Annie arrived in Port Phillip, Victoria on and the study was put aside. ' \ > the Alalia, on 20th September 1849. History research is much like being a Jane died in 1857 aged 80 at Lower detective and also requires luck. By Tarcutta near Wagga Wagga and chance one of the team was given a ^ % Robert died in 1888 aged 79 at Walgett. diary written by Robert David Gordon, John now in Melbourne, called his dated 9"'June 1904 to his wedding day Bttulcvardj) ^ home Tassagh and he used the house 30"' November 1904. A reference in the name again when he returned to Lon P1/\GRAK II don where he died in 1889. -
With City W Alking T
WITH CITY WALKING TOUR ‘This is IMPACTFUL ARCHITECTURE, BOTH FUNCTIONAL AND INSPIRATIONAL, providing a greater public good than just the sum of individual buildings.’ – Peter Poulet, 23rd NSW Government Architect, 2016 FOREWORD For 200 years New South Wales weaving together plans, images wrote despairingly that has been shaped by the ideas and other items, applying his he hoped soon ‘there will and imaginings of a unique group inimitable knowledge of this state’s be a new Government of architects. The legacy of their architectural and social history. Architect and may be a service as government architects It is a story and an exhibition new and less “pigheaded” lies in the design and realisation that touches us all. It is hard to Principal Librarian’. of many thousands of buildings. imagine our towns, our cities and In addition to the Not all survive; not all were our lives without the ubiquitous Government Architect and even built, existing today only public buildings created by our his staff, we acknowledge in description or perhaps in government architects. It is a story the support of a number plans. Yet as today’s Government that touches us as we walk our of our partner cultural institutions Architect, Peter Poulet, comments, streets, visit towns, go to school, which have generously lent items, their legacy is architecture with attend court, seek medical aid, read in particular, State Records NSW, enormous impact that amounts in a library. the Museum of Applied Arts to far more than the sum of the It is fitting to hold this exhibition & Sciences, the National Archives individual buildings, an impact that in the State Library as our buildings of Australia, the Australian Institute continues in our cities and towns. -
Glebe Society Bulletin 2015 Issue 04
Issue 4 of 2015 (June) ISSN 1836-599X UranGrowths Bays Preint consultation – should we be worried? From Lesley Lynch, Convenor, Bays & Foreshores: UrbanGrowth NSW held a marathon consultation – The puli good in suh a huge the Sydneysiders Summit and related forums – urban development cannot be over five days (14-18 May) on the ‘transformation’ of the Bays Precinct. The general public was protected by the good intentions invited to drop in over the weekend. More specialist of some officials. It requires groups were invited to separate forums: councils strong formal planning on Thursday evening, community stakeholders/leaders on Friday evening and principles guaranteeing industry (planners, architects etc) on Monday. We transparency, strong planning are not quite sure when the big end of town and major developers were invited! laws protecting the public good and politial will The Glebe Society took UrbanGrowth’s invitation to this consultation seriously and with our ever- optimistic good faith. We paid for 3,000 leaflets There was a veritable cornucopia of information: advertising the Summit locally, held a well-attended the professional, glossy Discussion Paper, public meeting to discuss the Summit and fascinating information displays and videos, reminded all members just before the Summit. The repeated short talks on ideas for ‘transforming’ the Glebe Society was consequently well-represented bays’ and helpful UrbanGrowth staff at every among the many interested Sydneysiders who display. This information flow was interspersed with dropped in to see what UrbanGrowth had to say. constant exhortations to tell UrbanGrowth what you An enjoyable weekend experience … think: through short Q&A sessions, sticky note boards, electronic gadgets, a video room, talking The Summit was a friendly, interesting and tables and intimate and informal chats with the enjoyable experience in a fabulous venue (the UrbanGrowth staff – including the CEO and senior refurbished Locomotive Hall of the Australian staff. -
National Parks and Sand Mining
Paul Stephen Sattler OAM M.Nat.Res.; B.App.Sc.(Rur.Tech.) Paul has a lifetime of professional experience in nature conservation. He was the principal architect in doubling Queensland’s National Park estate in the 1990s whilst working with the Queensland National Parks and Wildlife Service (QNPWS). Paul initiated and guided the comprehensive description of Queensland’s bioregional ecosystems and the assessment of their status, a vital planning tool for conservation and natural resource management. He was directly involved in the development of a range of State and national conservation policies and has a particular interest in rangeland conservation and sustainable management. After leaving the QNPWS, Paul formed his own specialised eco-consultancy business and was principal author of the National Land and Water Resources Audit’s terrestrial biodiversity assessment of Australia, the first detailed assessment of biodiversity at a range of scales nationally. He grew up in a beekeeping family and learnt a practical appreciation of nature and is now once again, an apiarist. Having completed a degree in Applied Science (Rural Technology) in 1971 at the University of Queensland, Gatton College, he went on to gain a Masters degree in Natural Resources at the University of New England, Armidale. Paul has been awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia for his services to biodiversity conservation. Dedication To my daughters, Seola Anne and Melita Louise. Cover photos Front: Boodjamulla (Lawn Hill) National Park in North-West Queensland – an old landscape of timeless residual rocks, sites of incredible beauty, fossil record and Aboriginal history (DEHP photo.). Back: Albinia National Park in central Queensland with its rolling Blue grass downs. -
VI Chapter 1
& VI Chapter 1. The Preparatory Years (1827-1864). James Barnet was a professional architect who became a long serving member of the New South Wales civil service and for that reason a study of his official career should begin with an examination of his professional training. His career from his arrival in New South Wales in 1854 until 1860 and his work as Acting Colonial Architect from 31 October 1862 until 31 December 1864 is also reviewed in this chapter. On 21 August 1860 a notice appeared in the New South Wales Government Gazette which announced the appointment of James Barnet to a position of clerk of works in the Office of the Colonial Architect. Who was this young man who had arrived in Sydney in December 1854 and who, since that date, seemed to have experienced some difficulty in settling into regular employment? The position of clerk of works carried an annual salary of MOO and offered security and prospects for advancement. A curious person might 1. Throughout this study the name James Barnet will be used. The entry in ADB 3 records his name as Barnet, James Johnstone, the name shown on both his and his wifes death certificates. In the numerous files examined Barnet almost invariably signed his name as James Barnet. There were many occasions when his name was incorrectly spelled as Barnett in official papers as well as the press. 2 wonder whether Barnet was qualified to fill such a position or whether he had been appointed solely as the result of the patronage 2 of influential friends. -
Appendix: List of Structures D
Appendix: List of Structures D Date refers to the date of initial construction, as well as subsequent dates for known alterations (given in bold). Where dates conflict, refer ences have been provided at the end of the table. Owner refers to the person responsible for the construction of the building. In the case of public buildings, this category does not always apply. Addresses in bold italic (e.g., 55 Allingham St.) indicate that the structure is without accompanying social context information. Addresses in bold (e.g., 78 Barney St.) indicate that the structure was not included in the 1991 Armidale Heritage Study database. ~ ~ Structure Date Owner Comments Alterations Sect Allot ~ Extant Public Buildings AMP society (135-137 1886/1929 Fully rendered Beardy St.) 1929 (HW) Georgian revival Courthouse 1860/18701 Builder: Edmund 187811897 Lonsdale 1878: pediment and bell turret 1897: clock tower replaced bell turret Richardsons 1904119308 Imperial Hotel 1889-1890 John Kickham (publican) Railway Hotel 1878 Oddfellows Hall (101) 1868 (HOlI Oddfellows established Marsh St.) 1870s 1865 Land donated by James Tysoe St. Kilda Hotel 1865?/cl900 Post office 1880/ 1897 (balc)1 t'" .... 1916 (arc)1 ~ 0 1929/1938 .... 00 Telegraph office (164 1884-1885 Former CBA bank Beardy St.) 2t) State Bank 1887-1889 Former Australian ~(I) Joint Stock Bank ." Former police lockup 1886-1893 Association with West (247 Railway Pde) Armidale police ~ 'tI station and railway ~ Q.1:1 Trim's store (3 1881-1882 ... Crescent St.) ~ Masonic lodge 1860/1889/ Masons established 1925 1850 1900/1920 Builder: George Nott [1924 (HW») Original structure 1860 Present fa~ade 1925 Lands Office 1886-1887 Originally with slate roof and chimney pots Folk Museum 1859?/1863/ 1859/1863: School of 1897 arts? Former sheriff's 1877-1878 Converted in 1906 cottage!lockup from lockup to (FaulknerlMoore St. -
2002-2003 Annual Report
DISCOVER 2002>2003 Inspire an understanding of New South Wales histories and diverse cultural heritage |Annual Report|Historic Houses Trust of New South Wales| discover MISSION: Conserve, interpret > WHO WE ARE: The Historic Houses Trust of Elizabeth Bay House New South Wales was established under the Elizabeth Farm Historic Houses Act 1980 to manage, conserve and manage places of Government House and interpret the properties vested in it, for the cultural significance in education and enjoyment of the public. Hyde Park Barracks Museum Justice & Police Museum the care of the Trust with > WHAT WE DO: The Trust is a leader in the conservation and management of historic Lyndhurst (head office) integrity and places in Australia and has won many awards Meroogal for its work. It is guided by the view that Museum of Sydney on the site first Government House museums must be part of current debates in imagination and in Rose Seidler House the community, open to new ideas as much as doing so to inspire an they are the repositories of important collections Rouse Hill estate and the memories of the community. Former Rouse Hill Public School understanding of > OUR PROPERTY PORTFOLIO: Our property Susannah Place Museum New South Wales portfolio has grown over the past 23 years to The Mint include 15 diverse sites which illustrate Vaucluse House aspects of New South Wales cultural heritage. histories and diverse Young Street Terraces cultural heritage for HEAD OFFICE, LYNDHURST, 61 DARGHAN STREET, GLEBE NSW 2037 AUSTRALIA T. 02 9692 8366 F. 02 9660 1426 E. [email protected] W. -
New South Wales from 1810 to 1821
Attraction information Sydney..................................................................................................................................................................................2 Sydney - St. Mary’s Cathedral ..............................................................................................................................................3 Sydney - Mrs Macquarie’s Chair ..........................................................................................................................................4 Sydney - Hyde Park ..............................................................................................................................................................5 Sydney - Darling Harbour .....................................................................................................................................................7 Sydney - Opera House .........................................................................................................................................................8 Sydney - Botanic Gardens ................................................................................................................................................. 10 Sydney - Sydney Harbour Bridge ...................................................................................................................................... 11 Sydney - The Rocks ..........................................................................................................................................................