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CrossingKeepersCottage RailwayStreet

FormerGeneralStore GrandchesterMtMortRoad

House CnrGeorgeandRosewoodLaidleyRoad

House GeorgeStreet

GrandchesterCemetery RaftersRoad

RailwayDamandWeir OffClancysRoad

GrandchesterCommunityHall SchoolRoad

EXPANDED IPSWICH HERITAGE STUDY

Grandchester, Mt Mort, Hidden Vale

Name: Crossing keepers cottage RA-11-0001 20

Category: House

Location: Railway Street Grandchester

RPD: G12520/1

Listing boundary: House block

Other listings: Nil

Significance level: Local

History: The crossing keepers cottage was originally situated beside the level crossing. It was shifted to its present position to provide better visibility and was sold by the Railways Dept. It was purchased by a former railways employee and is occupied as a residence. Description: Lowset timber house clad in weatherboard with corrugated galvanised iron roof, it has a simple plan form including a verandah along each of the long sides. It was subsequently enclosed along one side and with a gable-ended extension projecting towards the west. The building is in somewhat deteriorated condition. It was not inspected internally, however a number of c1890details survive to clearly it as a railway building of the period. The original building would have been quite simple as a gable-ended structure with separate skillion roof over front and rear verandahs, window hoods, projecting stove recess, a tongue and groove vj verandah valances and timber posts. Significance: This property is a place of cultural heritage significance and satisfies one or more of the criteria in Division 13.6 of Local Law 30 of the Ipswich Town Planning Scheme as evidenced by, but not exclusive to, the following statement of significance, based on Criteria a, b, d and e The place demonstrates the pattern of railway operations and is a typical railways residence of the late 19th century. with traditional use of materials and details. Associated items: Grandchester Railway Station, station masters residence, railway dam References: Information from Grandchester residents Comments: Note: This report has been prepared on the basis of evidence examined by the study team and seeks to identify the most important heritage values of the item. The purpose of this report is to provide an initial evaluation. If any action is planned which might affect the cultural heritage significance of this place, advice should be sought through the Ipswich City Council Heritage Advisory Service.



Name: GR-07-0001 45

Category: Former general store

Location: Grandchester-Mt Mort Rd, Grandchester

RPD: RP 56146/1

Listing boundary: Whole allotment

Other listings: Nil

Significance level: Identified Item of Interest

History: Former general store. About 50 years ago, it was operated by Reg Hennings; it sold groceries and had a hand-operated petrol pump at the front. Dairy farmers in the district would phone grocery orders through and Mr Hennings would send them out on the cream truck. A later owner was Mr Desjardins. It was recently used as a craft shop named The Galah Bazaar and is now used as a workshop. Description: Typical timber shop with part of the gable front extended to form a more impressive frontage. A skillion roofed awning over the footpath has slatted timber ends and is supported on timber posts. A large tree is on the righthand side, adjacent to Western Creek. Significance: Identified Item of Interest Associated items: References: Information from M Vince Stokes Comments: Note: This report has been prepared on the basis of evidence examined by the study team and seeks to identify the most important heritage values of the item. The purpose of this report is to provide an initial evaluation. If any action is planned which might affect the cultural heritage significance of this place, advice should be sought through the Ipswich City Council Heritage Advisory Service.



Name: GE-08-0006 21

Category: House

Location: Cnr George St and Rosewood/Laidley Rd

RPD: G12521/6


Other listings: Nil


History: Description: Lowset c1930 timber house with prominent corner position on main road through Grandchester. The house is clad in weatherboard and has a corrugated galvanised iron roof. It has casement windows and projecting window hoods, a projecting gable over the front room and a small projecting front verandah with lattice gate. At the rear is a green house with timber battens. It is surrounded by a timber and chain-wire fence. The garden is planted with a large frangipani tree and a Norfolk pine. Significance: This property is a place of cultural heritage significance and satisfies one or more of the criteria in Division 13.6 of Local Law 30 of the Ipswich Town Planning Scheme as evidenced by, but not exclusive to, the following statement of significance, based on Criteria a,b,d and e. The place is a good example of the use of traditional forms and materials and makes a contribution to the streetscape of George St and the townscape of Grandchester. Associated items: References: Comments: The fowl house and other outbuildings are not included in the listing. Note: This report has been prepared on the basis of evidence examined by the study team and seeks to identify the most important heritage values of the item. The purpose of this report is to provide an initial evaluation. If any action is planned which might affect the cultural heritage significance of this place, advice should be sought through the Ipswich City Council Heritage Advisory Service.



Name: GE-08-0001 65

Category: House

Location: George Street Grandchester

RPD: RP162965/1


Other listings: Nil


History: Description: Lowset timber house c1890. Weatherboard with corrugated galvanised iron roof. Extended at rear to form garage, cross-braced walls. There are open verandahs on the southern and western sides with separate roofs. It faces across Grandchester rather than to George St.. The fence is a double top-rail timber and chain wire. Significance: This property is a place of cultural heritage significance and satisfies one or more of the criteria in Division 13.6 of Local Law 30 of the Ipswich Town Planning Scheme as evidenced by, but not exclusive to, the following statement of significance, based on Criteria a,b,d and e. The place is a good example of the use of traditional forms and materials and makes a contribution to the streetscape of George St and the townscape of Grandchester. Associated items: References: Comments: Note: This report has been prepared on the basis of evidence examined by the study team and seeks to identify the most important heritage values of the item. The purpose of this report is to provide an initial evaluation. If any action is planned which might affect the cultural heritage significance of this place, advice should be sought through the Ipswich City Council Heritage Advisory Service.



Name: Grandchester Cemetery

Category: Cemetery

Location: Rafters Road, Grandchester

RPD: Part of Lots 7 and 8 CC3502

Listing boundary: Whole site

Other listings: Nil


History: The first burial was Henry Collins on 8.3.1896. In about 1964, most of the cemetery trustees had retired and there were moves to have the cemetery taken over by Moreton Shire Council. However when Council said it would close the cemetery if it took over, local people were concerned and a new group of trustees was formed. This group has continued to care for the cemetery and holds fund-raising events to pay for maintenance. The land is owned by the Lands Dept and the trustees are responsible to this Department. Description: Cemetery containing headstones and grave markers. In the centre of the plot is a timber shelter shed with semi-circular arched openings and a simple hipped roof , clad in weatherboard. Significance: This property is a place of cultural heritage significance and satisfies one or more of the criteria in Division 13.6 of Local Law 30 of the Ipswich Town Planning Scheme as evidenced by, but not exclusive to, the following statement of significance, based on Criteria a, c, d and g. The cemetery is a typical example of a country town cemetery, significant for its association with development of the district of Grandchester and as a record of family names. The shelter shed is an interesting example in terms of materials and form. Associated items: References: Cemetery records and information from cemetery trustee Mr Vince Stokes Leisha Muir Grandchester Cemetery 1995 Comments: Note: This report has been prepared on the basis of evidence examined by the study team and seeks to identify the most important heritage values of the item. The purpose of this report is to provide an initial evaluation. If any action is planned which might affect the cultural heritage significance of this place, advice should be sought through the Ipswich City Council Heritage Advisory Service.



Name: Railway dam and weir

Category: Dam

Location: Off Clancys Road, Grandchester

RPD: RP 22822/1, and Lots 224, 226 and 227 of CC 3466

Listing boundary: Whole site

Other listings: Nil

Significance level: State

History: Grandchester was a major watering point for trains, where steam engines could be refilled before the long haul through Victoria Tunnel and the Little Liverpool Range. To ensure a water supply, a dam was built in 1892; a pipeline carried water to the station. In 1913, the dam was enlarged. A report in the newspaper just prior to work beginning stated that the dam (referred to as the railway reservoir) was currently dry. The concrete walls were to be built 2ft higher and soil was to be excavated from the gully, creating double the capacity. Description: The dam is about km north-west of Grandchester Station. The dam wall is a substantial concrete weir with a concrete spillway. Significance: This property is a place of cultural heritage significance and satisfies one or more of the criteria in Division 13.6 of Local Law 30 of the Ipswich Town Planning Scheme as evidenced by, but not exclusive to, the following statement of significance, based on Criteria a, b, d. The dam is a rare example of a very substantial dam and weir specifically built to supply a railway station; it demonstrates the pattern of growth of railway traffic through Grandchester and helps to demonstrate the workings and characteristics of a busy steam-era railway station. It is said to be the oldest railway dam in Australia. Associated items: Grandchester Railway Station, station masters residence, crossing keepers cottage References: Ipswich City Council information Qld Times 1 May 1913 - Railway Improvements at Grandchester Comments: Note: This report has been prepared on the basis of evidence examined by the study team and seeks to identify the most important heritage values of the item. The purpose of this report is to provide an initial evaluation. If any action is planned which might affect the cultural heritage significance of this place, advice should be sought through the Ipswich City Council Heritage Advisory Service.



Name: Grandchester Community Hall SC-08-0216 51

Category: Hall

Location: School Rd, Grandchester

RPD: CC3251/216


Other listings: Nil


History: The hall is supervised by a local committee. Its date of construction is not certain, but committee members agree it is at least 60 years old. Description: A simple gable-ended lowset weatherboard hall with a skillion roof over what was probably an open verandah at some earlier time. The former verandah has top-hinged timber shutters on the eastern end and a ticket hatch at the front to the right of the double front door which is approached by a short flight of steps. A tank and tankstand are on the left-hand side and a second entry is on the right hand side. Bother sets of steps have pipe handrails. Inside, the original kitchen remains and there is an interesting slatted valance between the main hall and the enclosed verandah. Significance: This property is a place of cultural heritage significance and satisfies one or more of the criteria in Division 13.6 of Local Law 30 of the Ipswich Town Planning Scheme as evidenced by, but not exclusive to, the following statement of significance, based on Criteria a, d, g. The hall demonstrates the characteristics of a typical community hall in a country area and has several surviving features which indicate its method of use such as the ticket hatch, shutters and the separation of main hall and sitting/supper area. Associated items: References: Comments: Contemporary toilet block and play equipment are not part of the listing. Note: This report has been prepared on the basis of evidence examined by the study team and seeks to identify the most important heritage values of the item. The purpose of this report is to provide an initial evaluation. If any action is planned which might affect the cultural heritage significance of this place, advice should be sought through the Ipswich City Council Heritage Advisory Service.



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