| LOCATION |
| Map |
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| Address |
Victor Harbor Road MOUNT COMPASS |
| Locality |
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| Accuracy |
H - high level confidence |
| Council Area |
Alexandrina Council |
| Polygon Type |
B - Building footprint |
| DESCRIPTION |
| Details (Known As) |
Dwelling - The Government Roadman's House |
| Registered Name |
Dwelling - The Roadman's House |
| Significance |
This structure was built in 1872 by George Way, the Government Roadman. The structure contains rare surviving examples of vernacular building techniques, in particular the intact lath and daub walls. The lean-to section at the rear is built of sawn red gum slabs. Two massive stone chimneys form most of the eastern wall of the building. Original matchboard ceilings and most door and window fittings remain intact. Some matchboard linings are covered with the original newspapers from the date of construction. It is the oldest surviving building in Mt. Compass. |
| Subject Index |
Residential - Cottage |
| Class |
State |
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| STATUS |
| Status Code |
REG - Confirmed as a State Heritage Place in the SA Heritage Register |
| Status Date |
27-SEP-1990 |
| REFERENCE |
| LGA |
Alexandrina |
| State Heritage ID |
14048 |
| Heritage Number |
14976 |
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| SECTION 16 INFORMATION |
| Section 16 |
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| PLAN PARCEL & TITLE |
| As listed in the SA Heritage Register |
| Plan Parcel & Title Information |
CL 6206/1 H150800 S415 |