Local Government
York
Region
Avon Arc
45 Burges Siding Rd Quellington
York
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1853
Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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Heritage List | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 |
Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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RHP - To be assessed | Current | 12 Dec 2003 |
Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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Category | Description | ||||
Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 25 Nov 2019 | Grade B |
Grade B |
Tipperary Farm is historically significant for one of the earliest farm settlements in York and the associations with Richard Goldsmith Burges and his son William Goldsmith Burges both significant identities integral to the development of York. The remaining fabric from the 1830s is rare.
Located on the east bank of the Avon River, the farm buildings comprise a group of brick buildings that were in ruin over a decade ago. Re-roofed in recent times.
Richard Goldsmith Burges was one of three brothers who established Tipperary in the 1830s. One of the brothers, William, had no heirs. Richard Goldsmith Burges was the Resident Magistrate in York in 1843.
William Goldsmith Burges inherited Tipperary from his father Richard Goldsmith Burges. He married Mary Scholl in 1912. He was a farmer and stud breeder winning the Governor’s Cup at the Royal Show 3 consecutive shows. He was on the Council of the Royal Agricultural Society for 50 years and received an OBE for his services. He was on the York Road Board for 33 years, 20 years as the Chairman.
Integrity: High
Authenticity: Moderate/High
Good
Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
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5921 | Off-shears : the story of shearing sheds in Western Australia. | Book | 2002 |
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Style |
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Victorian Georgian |
Federation Queen Anne |
Type | General | Specific |
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Wall | BRICK | Pointed Brick |
Wall | BRICK | Handmade Brick |
Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
General | Specific |
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PEOPLE | Early settlers |
OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
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