MORGIANA HOMESTEAD COMPLEX
Morgiana Road MORGIANA, Southern Grampians Shire
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
Morgiana, located near the junction of the Grange Burn and the Wannon River, was settled as early as 1842 by Alexander Cameron and soon taken over by his nephew Donald Cameron. With other members of what amounted to a clan, they overlanded from Sydney and seem to have remained closely associated in business. Donald held the Morgiana licence until 1858 when it was taken over by another Cameron, possibly Archibald, whose widow's estate sold it in 1885. The original stone homestead must date from before 1850. Although relatively small and conventionally vernacular in its construction, it is of interest because of its double plan. A second timber homestead was built nearby which has been demolished. The present house, originally weatherboard and now brick veneer, is the third homestead and dates from about 1900. The first homestead remains in fair condition and with fair integrity. The third homestead remains in excellent condition and with fair integrity.
How is it significant?
Morgiana Homestead Complex is of historical and architectural significance to the Southern Grampians Shire.
Why is it significant?
Morgiana Homestead Complex is of historical significance for its long and complicated association with the large and influential Cameron family, who are of particular interest as Overlanders rather than Overstraiters, like most squatters in the area. The original homestead is of architectural significance for its unusual form and plan and for its setting.
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MORGIANA HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Physical Conditions
The stone homestead has been much altered although it overall form and plan survive and, most importantly, its relationship with the Grange Burn. The second residence was demolished in the earlier twentieth century. It was superseded by the current residence the exterior of which has been much altered.
MORGIANA HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Physical Description 1
The complex includes the original single storey stone homestead of six rooms now converted to a double garage and store; the later (third) timber residence now veneered with red brick with a timber verandah and used as the current residence; corrugated iron men's quarters and other outbuildings. A new garden has been established in front of the current residence.
MORGIANA HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Historical Australian Themes
Theme 3: Developing local, regional and national economies
3.5 Developing primary production
3.5.1 Grazing stock
Theme 5: Working
5.8 Working on the landMORGIANA HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Usage/Former Usage
Continuing as a pastoral property
MORGIANA HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Integrity
The integrity of the original homestead has been compromised by its conversion into a garage and store. The integrity of the third homestead has been compromised by its veneering. The two main buildings still express the historical sewquence of development at Morgiana.
MORGIANA HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Physical Description 2
Alexander Cameron, original lease holder from September 1842
Donald Cameron, lease holder from October 1846
A[lexander?] Cameron , lease holder from July 1858MORGIANA HOMESTEAD COMPLEX - Physical Description 3
Morgiana Pre-emptive right
Heritage Study and Grading
Southern Grampians - Southern Grampians Shire Heritage Study
Author: Timothy Hubbard P/L, Annabel Neylon
Year: 2002
Grading:
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