Local Government
Capel
Region
South West
Higgins Rd Off Stirling Rd Stirling Estate
Grave
Capel
South West
Constructed from 1863
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| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 1999 | Category 5 | |
The place has associations with Charles Higgins.
Only the Kitchen of the original building remains on site.
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.
Remnants
| 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 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| General | Specific |
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| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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