CLONARD HOMESTEAD

OHERNS ROAD EPPING, WHITTLESEA CITY

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    CLONARD HOMESTEAD - History

    Heritage Inventory History of Site: Original crown grant to Hubes and Hosking in 1838. Later part of block bought by Charles Campbell in 1840s-1850s. House probably built c.1870-1900 by leaseholder. Land bought by family of current owners in 1915 after sub-division. Land used for dairying, then sheep - recently grazing cattle nearby. Major alterations to house in 1930-1950s and 1980.
    

    Interpretation of Site

    CLONARD HOMESTEAD - Interpretation of Site

    Heritage Inventory Interpretation: Central part of house probably built c.1870-1900, house is still occupied-renovated in 1980s. Associated woolshed and old milking shed with dairying machinery, cream separators, etc., still stand but mostly used for storage. Used for rural activities until 1960s, land probably used for dairying last century, as with neighbouring properties.

    Heritage Inventory Description

    CLONARD HOMESTEAD - Heritage Inventory Description

    A still standing house - the core of which was built last century - with associated sheds, outbuildings, cypress. The house is currently occupied.

    Heritage Inventory Significance: Cultural: high local significance, for role in local history and community activities. Scientific: moderate - shows some aspects of changes in land use and dairying history, but much of original structure and outbuildings removed or altered.

    Informants: Tom Love - owner./nRecorded by: Stewart Muir. Date Recorded:?

    Heritage Inventory Site Features: House, bungalow, milking shed, woolshed, cattle runs, filled-in well, shed, cypresses, red gum, stone fence/barrier, wood fence, drive-way. House, bungalow, dairy shed, post WWI dairying machinery, shearing shed.

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