Early Immigrants' Dwelling (fmr)

Statement of Significance

·         The place has historic and social value as a demonstration of the living conditions of migrants in the inter war period.

Physical Description

Dilapidated split level single storey dwelling of timber framed construction with weatherboard and fibre cement sheet cladding. Gabled corrugated metal roof. Half the metal chimney remains extant on the eastern elevation, the narrower flue/chimney section has been removed. Timber framed windows though none now contain glazing. Many of the fibre cement panels on the west elevation are missing. A small separate structure to the east of the main building of similar construction method. Single storey timber framed with weatherboard and fibre cement sheet cladding. Rusted and partially missing corrugated iron roof. Timber window frames, no glazing.

History

Immigration, technology, orchards

Integrity/Authenticity

Level of Integrity - Low; Level of Authenticity - Low

Condition

Poor This simple cottage was built in the 1930s to accommodate migrant workers. Italian migrants Jack and Dora Pollese built the cottage with the help of community members as they established themselves in the community. They added to the cottage in the 1940s generally with materials that could be sourced locally for little cost. The house was lived in until the 1970s and since then has become derelict.

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