CAPTAIN ALEXANDER CAMPBELL'S HOUSE SITE
44-46 GIPPS STREET AND 1-7 COX STREET PORT FAIRY, MOYNE SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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CAPTAIN ALEXANDER CAMPBELL'S HOUSE SITE - History
Captain Alexander Campbell was a prominent farmer and mariner engaged in early trade between Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales. He was an influential pioneer in the settlement of Port Fairy, and Port Campbell was named after him.
In 1841, Campbell was recorded as building a house for his sister on the western bank of the Moyne River at Port Fairy. The original house was apparently constructed of clad timber and comprised three rooms with a detached kitchen and "men's hut". This house was extended by the 1850s. The lot was subdivided and leased several times, before being sold in 1885. It appears that the original timber cottage had been demolished by the end of the 19th century.
CAPTAIN ALEXANDER CAMPBELL'S HOUSE SITE - Interpretation of Site
The current building is on slightly raised ground. The eastern part of the 1840s dwelling is situated in the remaining yard to the north of the current house and east of the extension. The ground here is level and does not appear to have been deeply disturbed. The extension covers the western portionof the earlier dwelling and apart from services and post holes does not appear to have disturbed the ground to any great degree. The archaeological remains of this dwelling may be confined to post holes, domestic refuse and possibly a cess-pit toilet.
CAPTAIN ALEXANDER CAMPBELL'S HOUSE SITE - Archaeological Significance
The possible presence of pits and cesspit associated with the 1840s dwelling could provide information on the standard of living of the occupants in the pioneering years of Port Fairy.
CAPTAIN ALEXANDER CAMPBELL'S HOUSE SITE - Historical Significance
The early dwelling on this property may have been owned by Captain Alexander Campbell. Campbell was a Port Fairy pioneer and operated a whaling station. He was also a trader between Victoria and Tasmania. Port Campbell is named after him
Heritage Inventory Description
CAPTAIN ALEXANDER CAMPBELL'S HOUSE SITE - Heritage Inventory Description
The allotment is occupied by a weatherboard house. The site would be located in the backyard
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EMOHVictorian Heritage Register H0252
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FORMER ST ANDREWS PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH AND MANSEVictorian Heritage Register H0850
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GUNS AND EMPLACEMENTSVictorian Heritage Register H1504
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