Yelyelling Homestead

Statement of Significance

The building is important for its connection with the first European settlement of the area and for its association with pioneering families. The building is a fine example of the style, construction methods and use of building materials in this period.

Physical Description

Large building situated about 50 metres north of Yellyellan Gully from which it takes it name. It has stone exterior walls with mud pug and mud batt interior walls. On the western end a corner fire place served the end two rooms. A central passage led to the rooms either side.

History

Yelyelling was the home of William Cronin who erected the dwelling in 1902. In 1956 it was bought by Tom Catling who had the neighbouring Carramar (formerly Naveena) farm. It comprised 340 acres and included the Jamboo selection of Samuel Blackmore (Location 113).

William (Bill) was the fifth child (and eldest son) of Michael and Ellen Cronin being born in 1873. He married Eleanor Hassell and died .in July 1955.

He was friendly with Tom Haddleton and the pair built the old Oxley Road bridge at Yairibin and was perhaps instrumental in Haddleton purchasing Naveena in 1920.

Bill Cronin was highly respected and his appearance was distinguished with a wide handle bar moustache.

Integrity/Authenticity

Original Material: Some

Condition

Poor

Uses

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