Local Government
Capel
Region
South West
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Location
6 Mallokup Rd Stirling
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Norton's
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 |
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Statement of Significance
The place has significant associations with the Norton family.
History
The Norton family came to Stirling Estate in 1908. Jim Norton had left his parent's pub in Queensland and joined the Durack's epic cattle drive across the top end of Australia. He met his wife Jane in Cue. Jim and his family settled and the children went to Stirling School. Jim bought the property near Dunkley's where Mr White had previously run a lime burner. Aboriginal worker Tommy Webb assisted him in clearing the land for farming. Jim was not a farmer, and sometimes worked at the butchers in Capel, and tried breeding horses for the Indian Army, until his stallion died. He bought Norm McTaggart's Ford and started a taxi service in Capel, but died in 1920, only 51 years old. Jane continued to farm the property to pay off debts, and prosper. During the 1930s Jane Norton took over Ted Dyers business and store in Capel, working hard before she succumbed to cancer and died, with her sons working off the debts after the store went into receivership.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Moderate Degree
Authenticity: Moderate Degree
Condition
Fair - 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". pp. 160, 193, 203, 219, 239 | Shire of Capel Local History Collection | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
21 Dec 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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