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LOCATION
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Address 4 - 6 Sturt Street ROBE
Locality
Accuracy L - low level confidence
Council Area Robe Council
Polygon Type B - Building footprint
DESCRIPTION
Details (Known As) Moorakyne (dwelling)
Registered Name Moorakyne House
Significance Moorakyne House, built in 1856 for shipping agent and pastoralist George Ormerod and his family, has a special association with Ormerod and his business Ormerod & Co., which played a central role in the commercial development of Robe and the viability of its port, the second largest in South Australia. Ormerod and his family lived at Moorkyne until 1870 and the house's size, position overlooking Lake Butler and proximity to Ormerod's business interests at the nearby Royal Circus all demonstrate the prominence of George Ormerod, as well as his relationship to the seaport.
Subject Index Residential - Large House
Class State
STATUS
Status Code REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register
Status Date 24-MAR-1983
REFERENCE
LGA Robe
State Heritage ID 10363
Heritage Number 16406
SECTION 16 INFORMATION
Section 16
PLAN PARCEL & TITLE
As listed in the SA Heritage Register
Plan Parcel & Title Information CT 5567/747 T441801 A90, 125

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