COMMISSIONER'S RESIDENCE
GOLDEN POINT GOLDEN POINT, MOUNT ALEXANDER SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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COMMISSIONER'S RESIDENCE - History
Heritage Inventory History of Site: On 8 October 1851 the Forest Creek goldfield was proclaimed and former squatter, Crewn Lands Commissioner and Port Phillip pioneer, Frederick Armand Powlett, was appointed Gold Commissioner. He pitched hs tent close to this site. The stone remains are that of the subsequent Commissioner's residence. This had been built soon after April 1852, when the Argus reported that six new Gold Commissioner stations were to be created, including one at Golden Point. The building was constructed of stone and served as the administrative centre for the surrounding area. A police station was also built close by. A chimney stack is the only remaining section of the building.Heritage Inventory Description
COMMISSIONER'S RESIDENCE - Heritage Inventory Description
The only remains of the early police presence in the area is a stone building with the tallest element being the chimney stack and fireplace. The stonework is of random rubble slate and the openings where there were windows and doors can still be seen in the walls which still survive. The ruin is near the site of a modern house.
Heritage Inventory Significance: HighStatement of SignificanceThe ruins are on the site of the earliest Government presence on the Forest Creek diggings. The stone remains mark the area of the first Commissioner's camp and his subsequent residence.
Informants: Frances O'Neil/nRecorded by: W. Jacobs & K. Twigg Date Recorded:?
Archeological Potential: Potential (area)
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