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"Kalimnar" Residence
61- 65 Kensington Road, LEOPOLD VIC 3224 - Property No 270945

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Statement of Significance

C Listed - Local Significance

Corrections to the history of this place are informally provided in the history to this citation.

STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE

Kalimnar is believed to incorporate the original four-room home of the McWilliams family who were one of early district pioneering families. It was built c1880. Kalimnar has historic and social value to the Leopold district and Bellarine peninsula communities because it is one of few remaining early pioneering homes. It is of LOCAL cultural significance.

References

1. Mrs. M. Filbay, pers. comm. 2. Sands and Mc. Dougall directory 1912 .

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    • Physical Description 1

      "Kalimnar" Residence - Physical Description 1

      This Victorian residence is sited next to the Leopold cemetery. The building has an unusually long hipped roof, clad in corrugated iron, and an east elevation verandah with timber posts, a separate corrugated iron clad roof, decorative iron lacework and a concrete floor. There are two red brick chimneys in different styles, and a new garage projection to the east.

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Greater Geelong - Greater Geelong Outer Areas Heritage Study Volumes 1, 2 & 4

      Author: Authentic Heritage Services Pty Ltd
      Year: 2000
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