Maidstone

Statement of Significance

The place is significant for the associations with early settlers and the post office. It represents a way of life no longer practiced.

Physical Description

Local stone and iron with verandah surrounding the main house. The west side
has been enclosed with timber materials from a hall in Koolyanobbing (1995).

History

The house was built for E J Hadlow, and named after the village of Maidstone in Kent where his family came from. Hadlow owned one of Dangin's shops when the Co-op and Graham's stores provided good competition. In 1933, the Grahams closed up shop, and in 1934 Hadlow sold his shop. He was a manager of the Co-op. In 1965 the Dangin Co-op was amalgamated with the Quairading Co-op, to become the Quairading and Districts Co-op operating out of Quairading. Mrs Len Parker took the Post Office which she operated from an office on the side of the house until 1978 when it finally closed.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact or redeemable
Authenticity: High degree

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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