Local Government
Moora
Region
Wheatbelt
Miling
Dookaling
Duckling Mining Spring
Moora
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1912
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Nov 1997 | Category 3 | |
The place demonstrates significant associations with early settlers and identities in Miling. It is the first substantial home in the district and the centre of social, religious and othr gathering in the community in the early days.
Freestone construction with an iron roof. Some later extensions.
The area which now comprises Miling was originally part of a pstoral leasehold by Jmaes Clinch of Berkshire Valley 1888. after the Midalnd railway Company selected it's grant, the area around Duckling Minig spring was not claimed. Among the first settlers to that area, in 1907 were the Mitchell Brothers, Henry Seymour and Mason and Betts. The Mitchell Brothers were bachelors from Victoria, but with both considering marriage, they built the existing house intending it to be large enough for two couples. It was the first substantial house in the district and generally meetings, socaial gatherings and church services were held there. Fred Mitchell marrried first and his wife became the third white woman in the district. Arthur Mitchell was the first Duckling Mining representative on the Moora Roads Board, but after he married in 1914, he returned to Melbourne with his wife.
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable Authenticity: High Degree
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Seymour;"The development of Miling" | 1979 | ||
| M Laurie;"Tracks Through the Midlands, A History of the Moora District." | Shire of Moora | 1995 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
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