JALLUMBA-MOCKINYA ROAD COMPLEX

1058 JALLUMBA-MOCKINYA ROAD MOCKINYA, HORSHAM RURAL CITY

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    JALLUMBA-MOCKINYA ROAD COMPLEX - History

    Farm taken up by J. Cozens after the 1869 Grant Land Act which allowed farmers to lease 320 acres, then, after improvements purchased the land. The wide variety of fencing (at least six styles noted) suggests resourcesfulness and adaptaion to the environment. Thatched sheds were a common form of farm structure in the region. It is not known whether the original farm failed, however the property is within a functioning farm.

    Interpretation of Site

    JALLUMBA-MOCKINYA ROAD COMPLEX - Interpretation of Site

    Yeoman farm taken up after 1869 Grant Land Act which allowed 320 acres. Thatched shed appears to date from 1870's as does some of the fencing in the sheep yard. Original farm homestead is not extant.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    JALLUMBA-MOCKINYA ROAD COMPLEX - Heritage Inventory Description

    The site is a rural farm site dating to the 1860-70's that has been in continual use until recently. A thatched roof shed, machinery yard and sheep yard with a variety of fencing styles make up the site. These may be archaeological remains of the original farm house however location is unknown.

    Thatched roof shed, yard full of farm machinery and a sheep yard with a variety of fencing styles.

    Physical Conditions:

    Poor

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