ARARAT-HALLS GAP ROAD BRICK CHIMNEY SITE
2406 ARARAT-HALLS GAP ROAD MOYSTON, ARARAT RURAL CITY
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Statement of Significance
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ARARAT-HALLS GAP ROAD BRICK CHIMNEY SITE - History
On 29 July 1881, P. Coad became the owner of SPI 1/TP759346 (see parish map attached). The aerial image from 1947 shows more mature vegetation that is currently present at the site on the recent aerial view. There is no dwelling on either the 1947 image or the current image. There is reference to the Coad family being well regarded and likely wealthy due to the notice of a wedding in 1901 that reads the family as advanced and fashionable for the era. P. Coad had at least three daughters. The Coad family were actively involved in the community throughout the early 20th century. Due to this it is likely that the remains were part of the Coad family homestead and possibly was demolished prior to the 1947 aerial images. This is not able to be proven within the historic record and there is no early survey available that shows the location of buildings at the site. The fireplace was likely also used for cooking or production. The site was adjacent to the Jallukar State School that has a commemorative plantation in its honour. The site has been used for farming for many years with cropping the current predominant activity at the site.ARARAT-HALLS GAP ROAD BRICK CHIMNEY SITE - Interpretation of Site
On 29 July 1881, P. Coad became the owner of the subject site and was involved with his family in the Jallukar community for at least the first two decades of the 20th century where the record about them ceases in the region. It is not possible to determine who built the chimney and what sort of structure it was attached to but given the Coad family was one of the first to be granted title in the town, it would be likely that they were responsible for the structure and the home or building it was attached to. Unfortunately, due to extensive farming activity and specifically, cropping, the archaeological significance has been reduced. Due to a lack of evidence from the historical record and the historic aerial images, as well as there being no recorded original survey for this specific lot, it is difficult to draw any firm conclusions on the use and specific period of the chimney and what the site may provide as insight into Victoria’s cultural history.
Heritage Inventory Description
ARARAT-HALLS GAP ROAD BRICK CHIMNEY SITE - Heritage Inventory Description
The site contains a brick and stone chimney that appears to have used for cooking or production. The property is a heavily worked cropping farm and therefore the ground disturbance has been consistent.
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