BAJANNA HOMESTEAD COMPLEX
945 BEARII-MYWEE ROAD AND 988 BEARII-MYWEE ROAD STRATHMERTON, MOIRA SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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BAJANNA HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - History
Heritage Inventory History of Site: The original Bajanna was built in 1862 after James Rutherford divided the Ulupna Run into two, Bajanna being in Ulpna east. Rutherfords partner Brown & his family lived here, 3 miles south of Rutherfords homestead ( which was removed in the 1880s). Banjanna was at its height in the 1890s having its own school (s.s 2540) and post office, and being a changing station on Cobb & Co's Echuca - Tocumwal run . The present house was built about 15 years ago & stands on the site of the original.
BAJANNA HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Interpretation of Site
Heritage Inventory Interpretation: The only homestead of he three built on Ulupna East and West in the 1860s. 'Coonanga' lies to the west and is on the National Trust Register. 'Bajanna' is the only one of the three which is still a working farm. While the features are in poor preservation, and the stables have been significantly altered, it represents what once was an important regional centre. Archaeological sites relating to the Cobb & Co changing stations are relatively rare in Victoria which adds to Bajannas significance.
Heritage Inventory Description
BAJANNA HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Heritage Inventory Description
A modern farm house which stands on the site of an 1860's homestead and associated buildings on Mywee Rd approx 6 km NW of the township of Strathmerton.
Heritage Inventory Significance: Medium Regional, reflects the early pastoral history of the area and played an important role in the early coach transport system. Although the material remains of the changing station have been significantly altered , only one other such site has been registered and it is therefore rare.
Heritage Inventory Site Features: Cobb & Co Changing Station ca 1860s - original 'box' (approx 3mx5m) containing hitching ring & feeding trough, within modernised shed. Swing Bridge - across lagoon in front of house, date uncertain definitely pre 1928. Burial Ground - north east of homestead 14m x 14m , 6 pines form border. Said to contain the graves of a Chinese cook and Station workers (Bossence 1979:38). Shearing shed - sections pre-date 1928.Well - under water and now forms a small dam.Hand made brick scatter - throughout the area, possibly the remains of an inn or milking sheds.Shearing Shed - original "Bajanna" shed, less than 100 years old.
Archeological Potential: Potential/Disturbed,Remnant Structure
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BAJANNA HOMESTEAD COMPLEXVictorian Heritage Inventory
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