Local Government
Murchison
Region
Midwest
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Location
New Forrest-Yallalong Rd Murchison
Location Details
Other Name(s)
New Forest Homestead
Construction Date
Constructed from 1884
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 Oct 2015 |
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 08 Sep 1985 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Jun 1996 | 2 |
2 |
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Statement of Significance
The New Forest Station Homestead has high historic significance for it's continual use as a dwelling for over 100 years, making it one of the oldest homes in the district. Further it is evidence of the practical use of local materials such as mud brick and stone. The distinctive semi-curved corrugated iron roofs are a characteristic of several Murchison Homesteads.
Physical Description
SITE NOT VISITED - Information taken from Road to the Murchison and National Trust Assessment. The main house is of mud brick and stone construction with the west wall rendered and all interior walls plastered. The date 1884 is cut into the stone at one end. It has a twin curved corrugated iron roof with box guttering down the middle. A verandah runs along the length of the front facade onto which three doors and three windows open. The stone remains of the horse stables are located near to the homestead.
History
lease comprising the New Forest Station were originally taken up in the late 1870's by the Ryan Brothers who called the property Melia after the nearby Melia Creek.In 1913 they sold the station to Francis Grisewood who renamed it new Forest. Grisewood employed a manager to run the property during his six years of ownership. A description at the time described the house a "old fashioned in appearance and design, is comfortable and well suite to the present requirements." in c 1920 New Forest Station was bought by Angus Campbell of Billabalong Station who made extensive additions tot he buildings, including distinctive twin curved roofs and stone gables. the Campbell family retained New Forest until 1948 when it was bought by the Jenson Brothers of Bullardoo.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixon M & Lefroy R; "The Road to Murchison: an Illustrated Story of the District and it's People". | Vanguard Press | 1988 | |
| National Trust Built Environment Committee Assessment | National Trust of WA |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | EARTH | Adobe {Mud Brick} |
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
12 May 2021Disclaimer
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