Local Government
Capel
Region
South West
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Location
Higgins Rd Off Stirling Rd Stirling Estate
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Grave
Construction Date
Constructed from 1863
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 1999 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The place has associations with Charles Higgins.
Physical Description
Only the Kitchen of the original building remains on site.
History
In 1863 Charles Higgins, brother of Henry, married Mary Gardiner, and established 'Maldon Farm". In 1868 Charles Higgins died when Mary was still expecting Sarah Ann.
The place was until recently, owned by the great grand daughter, Elsie, and great grandson, Albert, who bred and trained horses. In 1991, Elsie died, and Jean Hayes (cousin by marriage,) inherited the share. She has since restored the homestead and bought surrounding properties including James Paines' 'Capel farm* which included the site of Kitty O'Brien's grave.
The site of Kitty O'Brien's grave is at the existing entry into 'Maldon Farm'. Kitty O'Brien, was the former sweetheart of Dinny (Weaver Dennis) Connell, a TOL worker who worked for Roberts at North Capel Farm. She tragically burnt to death when lighting a fire.
Condition
Remnants
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase D & Krantz V; "Just a Horse Ride Away, A History of the Shire of Capel". | Shire of Capel Local History Collection | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
07 Jan 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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