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Dairy management houses

Author

Shire of Capel

Place Number

24613

Location

Lot 3, 4, 5 Roe Rd Capel

Location Details

Local Government

Capel

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1948

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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 4

Category 4

Some heritage value, but not essential to an understanding of the district. Recommend that the place is not constrained by the Town Planning Scheme. Re-assess the significance of the place when the Inventory is regularly reviewed. Assess in more detail when considering a development application. Record prior to redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The places demonstrate a way of life associated with the dairy after World War Two.

Physical Description

Three similar style timber and fibro houses.

History

The houses were built by Watsons for employees (and their families), who were in management positions after the war.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Degree
Authenticity: High Degree

Condition

Good

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

Creation Date

05 Feb 2002

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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