Local Government
Cranbrook
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Nunijup Tenterden
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Jack William's Homestead
Construction Date
Constructed from 1865
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Dec 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
This homestead was the first home in this area. It was taken up by Jack Williams (Nunijup Jack) in 1865. Mystery surrounds his arrival to the area. One source describes him as an ex convict and sandalwood carter while another source says he may have jumped from a whaling ship, looking for a better life on land. Jack
Williams died in 1882.
Physical Description
The Nunijup Homestead is found at Hay Location 2 and 141. It was taken up by Jack Williams in 1865. The cottage was made from mudbrick with a corrugated iron roof. Today it still stands, but is in a very dilapidated condition.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
Creation Date
05 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.