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BROADOAKS
31 GINGELL STREET CASTLEMAINE, MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE

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Statement of Significance

Broadoaks, 31 Gingell Street, Castlemaine is a single storey house erected in 1854 as the district police inspector's residence, the architect being CD Balmain. The house is asymmetrically planned with a projecting gable wing decorated with gable feet and vent and drip mouldings. To the side of the wing are two projecting rendered polygonal bays and across the front is a timber verandah.

The house is constructed of face brick with polychromatic brickwork used as dressings. It originally had a shingle roof but this has been replaced with corrugated iron. This house has important historical associations as the first permanent police residence and for its connection with the explorer Robert O'Hara Burke who lived here between 1858 and 1860.

Architecturally, it is an early example of Gothic Revival in Victoria and is distinctively detailed.

[Source: Historic Buildings Council]

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    • History

      BROADOAKS - History

      Associated People: Owner STATE GOVERNMENT; Tenant MOSTYN; Assoc.People ROBERT O'HARA BOURKE

      Permit Exemptions

      BROADOAKS - Permit Exemptions

      General Exemptions:

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      Subdivision/consolidation: Permit exemptions exist for some subdivisions and consolidations. If the subdivision or consolidation is in accordance with a planning permit granted under Part 4 of the Planning and Environment Act 1987 and the application for the planning permit was referred to the Executive Director of Heritage Victoria as a determining referral authority, a permit is not required.

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