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Whites Valley
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Samuel White
Whites Flour Mill
Whites Castle
Whites Mill Crumbling
Heritage listed buildings in chronological order
1840's Farmhouse
90 Bayliss Road
Farmhouse Bowthick
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5281/398
Allot No: Alt 23 and Alt 25Plan No: DP 42636 and DP 47221
Heritage ID No: 5560
Council Heritage ID: 540
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
History
On the Arrowsmith Survey of District C undertaken by John McLaren in 1840, Section 221 is identified as Bowithick and in 1850 Abraham Pethick was in occupation of this Section and in March of 1851 he wrote to the Colonial Secretary asking for permission "to be allowed to draw a few dray loads of stone from the Government Quarry to form quoins and sills to a new house I am building".
This request was refused by the Surveyor General as it was felt that as a general rule advisable to refuse all applications for quarrying from Crown Land except for public buildings of the city. Abraham Pethick went ahead and built a seven roomed stone house on Bowithick Farm between 1848 and 1851.
Pethick and his wife Ann had a family of seven children and his fourth son Abraham junior settled on the adjacent property. Two of his daughters, Sophia and Jane (known as Jean) lived at Bowithick.
Bowithick had been occupied by Abraham senior's second son John, and the property was sold after his death in 1895, but Abraham junior bought it back again in 1905 for his daughters.
Since 1925 the farm has been owned and operated by the Caffrey family, John Caffrey and his sons Robert and Dudley. The late Dudley Caffrey served twenty-five years as a member of the Willunga District Council and Robert is still farming part of the property currently.
Note the earliest buildings on the farm have not been inspected, although it is understood that the earliest farmhouse is still in existence.
Farmhouse Bowthick
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5281/398
Allot No: Alt 23 and Alt 25Plan No: DP 42636 and DP 47221
Heritage ID No: 5560
Council Heritage ID: 540
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
History
On the Arrowsmith Survey of District C undertaken by John McLaren in 1840, Section 221 is identified as Bowithick and in 1850 Abraham Pethick was in occupation of this Section and in March of 1851 he wrote to the Colonial Secretary asking for permission "to be allowed to draw a few dray loads of stone from the Government Quarry to form quoins and sills to a new house I am building".
This request was refused by the Surveyor General as it was felt that as a general rule advisable to refuse all applications for quarrying from Crown Land except for public buildings of the city. Abraham Pethick went ahead and built a seven roomed stone house on Bowithick Farm between 1848 and 1851.
Pethick and his wife Ann had a family of seven children and his fourth son Abraham junior settled on the adjacent property. Two of his daughters, Sophia and Jane (known as Jean) lived at Bowithick.
Bowithick had been occupied by Abraham senior's second son John, and the property was sold after his death in 1895, but Abraham junior bought it back again in 1905 for his daughters.
Since 1925 the farm has been owned and operated by the Caffrey family, John Caffrey and his sons Robert and Dudley. The late Dudley Caffrey served twenty-five years as a member of the Willunga District Council and Robert is still farming part of the property currently.
Note the earliest buildings on the farm have not been inspected, although it is understood that the earliest farmhouse is still in existence.
1840's House
6 Bayliss Road
Duncan Stewarts's house
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5441/964
Allot No: Alt 209 Sec 241Plan No: FP 164032
Heritage ID No: 5558
Council Heritage ID: 538
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
These ruins on this property and Section 241 are the remains of Duncan Stewart's first house. Stewart came from Edinborough, Scotland in the early 1840's and settled in the Aldinga area. He married in 1843 and in 1846 he purchased Section 241 from George Fife Angas.
Stewart donated a piece of land, part of Section 241 to the Free Presbyterian Church for the construction of their place of worship and he was a trustee and a prominent member of the Church. He was a Justice of the Peace and his name appears in records of local shows and ploughing matches. His agricultural endeavours were rewarded and at the first show in 1856 his 'Best Draught Entire Colt' won first prize and in 1866 his wheat was judged the 'best grown on the plains'. Duncan Stewart's daughter Mary McGregor Stewart married Brant Butterworth of Mill Farm, the adjoining property which incorporated Section 240.
Duncan Stewart died in 1907 and it appears that his sone Duncan continued to occupy the property. Other residences were constructed on the site and the current residence adjacent to these ruins was constructed on the site of the second house. These ruins indicate stages of extension of the house which originally must have been a simple rectangular structure to which another rectangular section was added creating a double gabled elevation. Various forms of stone were used in the buildings construction which retains some early elements such as remnants of plaster finish to internal walls and timber lintels to doorway openings.
Duncan Stewarts's house
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5441/964
Allot No: Alt 209 Sec 241Plan No: FP 164032
Heritage ID No: 5558
Council Heritage ID: 538
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
These ruins on this property and Section 241 are the remains of Duncan Stewart's first house. Stewart came from Edinborough, Scotland in the early 1840's and settled in the Aldinga area. He married in 1843 and in 1846 he purchased Section 241 from George Fife Angas.
Stewart donated a piece of land, part of Section 241 to the Free Presbyterian Church for the construction of their place of worship and he was a trustee and a prominent member of the Church. He was a Justice of the Peace and his name appears in records of local shows and ploughing matches. His agricultural endeavours were rewarded and at the first show in 1856 his 'Best Draught Entire Colt' won first prize and in 1866 his wheat was judged the 'best grown on the plains'. Duncan Stewart's daughter Mary McGregor Stewart married Brant Butterworth of Mill Farm, the adjoining property which incorporated Section 240.
Duncan Stewart died in 1907 and it appears that his sone Duncan continued to occupy the property. Other residences were constructed on the site and the current residence adjacent to these ruins was constructed on the site of the second house. These ruins indicate stages of extension of the house which originally must have been a simple rectangular structure to which another rectangular section was added creating a double gabled elevation. Various forms of stone were used in the buildings construction which retains some early elements such as remnants of plaster finish to internal walls and timber lintels to doorway openings.
1845 Dwelling
107 Bayliss Road
Dwelling "Hawthorn Farm"
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-6151/971
Allot No: Alt 248 Sec 220Plan No: FP 164071
Heritage ID No: 14066
Council Heritage ID:
Type of listing: State Heritage Place
Description
Originally connected to the Shepherd family, the building is considered to be one of the earliest constructed in the district, dating circa 1845. The building is associated with an important period in the district, with the Willunga-Aldinga Plains providing some of the richest agricultural land available to settlers. The two storeyed building comprises a single storey lean-to and front verandah and is constructed of local brick walling.
Dwelling "Hawthorn Farm"
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-6151/971
Allot No: Alt 248 Sec 220Plan No: FP 164071
Heritage ID No: 14066
Council Heritage ID:
Type of listing: State Heritage Place
Description
Originally connected to the Shepherd family, the building is considered to be one of the earliest constructed in the district, dating circa 1845. The building is associated with an important period in the district, with the Willunga-Aldinga Plains providing some of the richest agricultural land available to settlers. The two storeyed building comprises a single storey lean-to and front verandah and is constructed of local brick walling.
1848 Butterworth Mill
240 Aldinga Road
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5418/575
Allot No: Alt 204 Sec 240Plan No: FP 164027
Heritage ID No: 5552
Council Heritage ID: 532
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This Mill building is now in ruins although it was once a substantial mill constructed in 1848 for Joseph Butterworth by George Sara, a significant builder in Willunga. The chimney stack was originally seventy feet high and the remaining buildings were flanked by a three storeyed Mill house. Joseph Butterworth ran successful milling enterprieses throughout the Fleurieu Peninsula during the 1850's and moved on to the Yorke Peninsula in the 1870's. The dramatic drop in wheat production in the Willunga area caused by over-cropping lead to the rural depression of the early 1870's and local mills ceased to function including that of Samuel White in White's Valley.
Butterworth's Mill was partially demolished in 1905. The remnant buildings are in a poor state of repair, although little over half of the original mill remains. The relics are a significant example of early 1850's industrial activity associated with the agricultural industry in the Willunga District.
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5418/575
Allot No: Alt 204 Sec 240Plan No: FP 164027
Heritage ID No: 5552
Council Heritage ID: 532
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This Mill building is now in ruins although it was once a substantial mill constructed in 1848 for Joseph Butterworth by George Sara, a significant builder in Willunga. The chimney stack was originally seventy feet high and the remaining buildings were flanked by a three storeyed Mill house. Joseph Butterworth ran successful milling enterprieses throughout the Fleurieu Peninsula during the 1850's and moved on to the Yorke Peninsula in the 1870's. The dramatic drop in wheat production in the Willunga area caused by over-cropping lead to the rural depression of the early 1870's and local mills ceased to function including that of Samuel White in White's Valley.
Butterworth's Mill was partially demolished in 1905. The remnant buildings are in a poor state of repair, although little over half of the original mill remains. The relics are a significant example of early 1850's industrial activity associated with the agricultural industry in the Willunga District.
1850 Cottages
110 Little Road
White's Mill cottages
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5400/348
Allot No: Alt 7 Sec 219Plan No: FP 10875
Heritage ID No: 5571
Council Heritage ID: 552
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
In 1844, Mr Samuel White built a flour mill, in what was then known as White's Gully, about three miles west of Willunga. Four years later, another mill, owned by a Co-operative company but later belonging to Mr Butterworth, was built near it.
Both mills despatched flour to Port Willunga, per bullock dray, for export. Mr White owned a ship named the 'Aldinga' which was used for the purpose of exporting flour. At that time, flour was a very scarce and expensive commodity and these mills were therefore a great boon to the community. This small row of cottages dates from 1850 or earlier and was one of the buildings constructed by Samuel White as part of his flour mill. By 1867 this complex included the mill, the worker's cottages, various residences and other associated sheds and buildings. The cottages were close to the mill itself along the diversion from the straight road between sections which became Little Road. The cottages were used as dwellings for mill workers, and were known as 'Rotten Row'.
During the 1930's the cottages were occupied by John and Selina Cliff (who both died during the 1940's in their eighties). A photograph taken in 1930 shows the Cliffs outside the back door of their cottage. Apparently Mrs Cliff took great pride in caring for the slate floors in the cottage and she used the 'blue' water from washing days to wash the slates (according to her granddaughter Jean Capps). The traditional row form of the cottages is similar to others built within the Willunga area for a similar purpose. There were row cottages constructed for workers at the Delabole Slate quarry in Willunga which have the same form as these.
The row cottages in Paxton Square at Burra also exhibit similarities in form and scale. It would appear that the building was constructed as two dwellings with a third added on the western end, as there is a dividing quoining line which would indicate originally an end wall to which another dwelling has been added.
The row has a cement plinth inserted on the northern side in an attempt to solve the problem of rising damp and fretting mortar. However, this has exacerbated the problem and a more appropriate solution would be gravity chemical feed damproofing and repointing in a low cement mortar. The roof retains short-length corrugated iron, although its original ogee gutter has been replaced by D profile. Two low brick chimneys remain along the roof ridge.
The skillion extension to the dwelling on the eastern end is retained although the high chimney which is visible in the photo taken when the mill was being demolished has been reduced in height.
A row of outdoor privies still remains on the rear end of the allotment on which the cottages are constructed however, these are now used as storage and are in a dilapidated state.
The garden retains early almond trees and other planting including Wormwood hedging (artemisia).
A new laundry/bathroom has also been constructed close to the cottages, but not attached.
White's Mill cottages
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5400/348
Allot No: Alt 7 Sec 219Plan No: FP 10875
Heritage ID No: 5571
Council Heritage ID: 552
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
In 1844, Mr Samuel White built a flour mill, in what was then known as White's Gully, about three miles west of Willunga. Four years later, another mill, owned by a Co-operative company but later belonging to Mr Butterworth, was built near it.
Both mills despatched flour to Port Willunga, per bullock dray, for export. Mr White owned a ship named the 'Aldinga' which was used for the purpose of exporting flour. At that time, flour was a very scarce and expensive commodity and these mills were therefore a great boon to the community. This small row of cottages dates from 1850 or earlier and was one of the buildings constructed by Samuel White as part of his flour mill. By 1867 this complex included the mill, the worker's cottages, various residences and other associated sheds and buildings. The cottages were close to the mill itself along the diversion from the straight road between sections which became Little Road. The cottages were used as dwellings for mill workers, and were known as 'Rotten Row'.
During the 1930's the cottages were occupied by John and Selina Cliff (who both died during the 1940's in their eighties). A photograph taken in 1930 shows the Cliffs outside the back door of their cottage. Apparently Mrs Cliff took great pride in caring for the slate floors in the cottage and she used the 'blue' water from washing days to wash the slates (according to her granddaughter Jean Capps). The traditional row form of the cottages is similar to others built within the Willunga area for a similar purpose. There were row cottages constructed for workers at the Delabole Slate quarry in Willunga which have the same form as these.
The row cottages in Paxton Square at Burra also exhibit similarities in form and scale. It would appear that the building was constructed as two dwellings with a third added on the western end, as there is a dividing quoining line which would indicate originally an end wall to which another dwelling has been added.
The row has a cement plinth inserted on the northern side in an attempt to solve the problem of rising damp and fretting mortar. However, this has exacerbated the problem and a more appropriate solution would be gravity chemical feed damproofing and repointing in a low cement mortar. The roof retains short-length corrugated iron, although its original ogee gutter has been replaced by D profile. Two low brick chimneys remain along the roof ridge.
The skillion extension to the dwelling on the eastern end is retained although the high chimney which is visible in the photo taken when the mill was being demolished has been reduced in height.
A row of outdoor privies still remains on the rear end of the allotment on which the cottages are constructed however, these are now used as storage and are in a dilapidated state.
The garden retains early almond trees and other planting including Wormwood hedging (artemisia).
A new laundry/bathroom has also been constructed close to the cottages, but not attached.
1850's Church
10 Free Lane
Presbyterian Church
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-6095/67
Allot No: Alt 10Plan No: DP 73327
Heritage ID No: 5557
Council Heritage ID: 537
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
History
Section 241 was originally taken up by George Fife Angas and the Section was sold to Duncan Stewart in 1846. In August of 1856 Duncan Stewart sold part of this Section to the Free Presbyterian Church Trustees, of which he was one, the rest being prominent members of the Scottish community in the district. These included Donald and Malcolm McKenzie, Findlay, John and Farquar McRae, Findlay McIver, Archibald McCallum and also Thomas Hodges.
The Church that was constructed was a simple rectangular building with opportunity to extend, and it cost nearly 600 pounds to complete and was intended to seat up to 150 people. The opening service was held on 20 December 1856. The Free Presbyterian Church was based on the Scottish Free Kirk. However, the congregation found it difficult to raise sufficient money to provide a continuous salary for the Minister and by the late 1870's the Church had closed. It has since fallen into disrepair and only the shell of the structure remains.
Presbyterian Church
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-6095/67
Allot No: Alt 10Plan No: DP 73327
Heritage ID No: 5557
Council Heritage ID: 537
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
History
Section 241 was originally taken up by George Fife Angas and the Section was sold to Duncan Stewart in 1846. In August of 1856 Duncan Stewart sold part of this Section to the Free Presbyterian Church Trustees, of which he was one, the rest being prominent members of the Scottish community in the district. These included Donald and Malcolm McKenzie, Findlay, John and Farquar McRae, Findlay McIver, Archibald McCallum and also Thomas Hodges.
The Church that was constructed was a simple rectangular building with opportunity to extend, and it cost nearly 600 pounds to complete and was intended to seat up to 150 people. The opening service was held on 20 December 1856. The Free Presbyterian Church was based on the Scottish Free Kirk. However, the congregation found it difficult to raise sufficient money to provide a continuous salary for the Minister and by the late 1870's the Church had closed. It has since fallen into disrepair and only the shell of the structure remains.
1860's Store
7 Free Lane
Aldinga Store
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5116/985
Allot No: Alt 25 Sec 241Plan No: FP 102038
Heritage ID No: 5556
Council Heritage ID: 536
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
The small building which remains on this site has had a varied history. In October of 1860 John Bury and Thomas Tolley-Jones purchased part of Section 241 from Duncan Stewart and set up as storekeepers on the site constructing a small premises for the purpose. In 1864 Henry Abel Goode and his brother William Goode purchased the business and continued as drapers and general store keepers for more than thirty years.
The premises were extended during this period and sold to Walter Pethick who died in 1918. The building continued to grow as indicated by early photographs and Pethick's widow Amy Agnes Pethick opened a Nursing Home in 1922. The Nursing Home functioned until 1940 when it ceased to operate. Frederick Standfield, a local farmer, purchased the property and he removed the upper storey and much of the exterior structure in around 1952. Although the building is now fairly nondescript its history is indicative of the importance of this area and the providsion of facilities and services for what was a previously much denser population in this part of the district.
Aldinga Store
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5116/985
Allot No: Alt 25 Sec 241Plan No: FP 102038
Heritage ID No: 5556
Council Heritage ID: 536
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
The small building which remains on this site has had a varied history. In October of 1860 John Bury and Thomas Tolley-Jones purchased part of Section 241 from Duncan Stewart and set up as storekeepers on the site constructing a small premises for the purpose. In 1864 Henry Abel Goode and his brother William Goode purchased the business and continued as drapers and general store keepers for more than thirty years.
The premises were extended during this period and sold to Walter Pethick who died in 1918. The building continued to grow as indicated by early photographs and Pethick's widow Amy Agnes Pethick opened a Nursing Home in 1922. The Nursing Home functioned until 1940 when it ceased to operate. Frederick Standfield, a local farmer, purchased the property and he removed the upper storey and much of the exterior structure in around 1952. Although the building is now fairly nondescript its history is indicative of the importance of this area and the providsion of facilities and services for what was a previously much denser population in this part of the district.
1870 Farmouse
164 Little Road
Farmhouse Mcgaffin
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5344/157
Allot No: Alt 11 Sec 220Plan No: DP 45101
Heritage ID No: 5567
Council Heritage ID: 548
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This house which appears to have been constructed circa 1870 is known as the Doctor's House as it has been owned by a succession of doctors beginning with Doctor James Frederick Knipe. He was a resident in the district in the 1850's and married in 1870. It may be that this house was a result of preparing for his marriage. Dr Knipe died late in 1870 and the next doctor to reside in the house was Dr Henry Richard Garven Tripe. Members of the Pengilly family and Albert McGaffin were later owners of the house. The house was sold recently but the external elements of the verandah with steps and pillars have been removed by the current owner as it was considered they were in bad condition.
Farmhouse Mcgaffin
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5344/157
Allot No: Alt 11 Sec 220Plan No: DP 45101
Heritage ID No: 5567
Council Heritage ID: 548
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This house which appears to have been constructed circa 1870 is known as the Doctor's House as it has been owned by a succession of doctors beginning with Doctor James Frederick Knipe. He was a resident in the district in the 1850's and married in 1870. It may be that this house was a result of preparing for his marriage. Dr Knipe died late in 1870 and the next doctor to reside in the house was Dr Henry Richard Garven Tripe. Members of the Pengilly family and Albert McGaffin were later owners of the house. The house was sold recently but the external elements of the verandah with steps and pillars have been removed by the current owner as it was considered they were in bad condition.
1870's Farmouse
363 Aldinga Road
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-6156/66
Allot No: Alt 300Plan No: DP 94085
Heritage ID No: 5421
Council Heritage ID: 391
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
The core of the early stone farmhouse is retained in the current structure, although the house has been extended and reroofed. The early verandah has been removed and the current verandah is an extension of the new roof line.
History
William James Blacker M.P. was a farmer who came to Willunga in 1871. He became a Member of the House of Assembly and represented the district of Noarlunga from 1892, and in 1902 represented the district of Alexandra. He was a councillor for Willunga Council and served as auditor and clerk. His son Sydney joined his father in the business of Blacker & Son, stock sales auctioneers, until the business was sold to Bagot, Shades and Lewis in 1907, and later conducted his own similar business. Sydney's son Jack owned the farm from the early 1930's until his retirement in the late 1980's.
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-6156/66
Allot No: Alt 300Plan No: DP 94085
Heritage ID No: 5421
Council Heritage ID: 391
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
The core of the early stone farmhouse is retained in the current structure, although the house has been extended and reroofed. The early verandah has been removed and the current verandah is an extension of the new roof line.
History
William James Blacker M.P. was a farmer who came to Willunga in 1871. He became a Member of the House of Assembly and represented the district of Noarlunga from 1892, and in 1902 represented the district of Alexandra. He was a councillor for Willunga Council and served as auditor and clerk. His son Sydney joined his father in the business of Blacker & Son, stock sales auctioneers, until the business was sold to Bagot, Shades and Lewis in 1907, and later conducted his own similar business. Sydney's son Jack owned the farm from the early 1930's until his retirement in the late 1980's.
1890 Butter Factory
133 Little Road
Butter factory
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT 5881/773
Allot No: Alt 245 Sec 219Plan No: FP 164068
Heritage ID No: 28508
Council Heritage ID:
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
C.1890 former butter factory constructed of rendered masonry with early door and window openings. Early timber and window elements with original timber gable ventilators. Early rendered masonry chimney with early gabled roof form with later corrugated steel cladding extending to verandah and lean to additions to the north, east and west elevations. Early timber verandah structure to east elevation. Later 20th century additions to north elevation.
History
133 Little Road, Whites Valley is of local significance as a former butter factory, now converted to a residence, constructed in 1890 and closed in 1901. The former butter factory processed milk and cream from local producers primarily for sale in the local district, a prominent local industry at the time. The former factory retains a high degree of external fabric relating to its original purpose.
Butter factory
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT 5881/773
Allot No: Alt 245 Sec 219Plan No: FP 164068
Heritage ID No: 28508
Council Heritage ID:
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
C.1890 former butter factory constructed of rendered masonry with early door and window openings. Early timber and window elements with original timber gable ventilators. Early rendered masonry chimney with early gabled roof form with later corrugated steel cladding extending to verandah and lean to additions to the north, east and west elevations. Early timber verandah structure to east elevation. Later 20th century additions to north elevation.
History
133 Little Road, Whites Valley is of local significance as a former butter factory, now converted to a residence, constructed in 1890 and closed in 1901. The former butter factory processed milk and cream from local producers primarily for sale in the local district, a prominent local industry at the time. The former factory retains a high degree of external fabric relating to its original purpose.
1900's Stanfield Farm
149 California Road
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5628/201
Allot No: Alt 50Plan No: DP 51034
Heritage ID No: 5572
Council Heritage ID: 553
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This small farmhouse is surrounded by all the buildings typically associated with a farm complex, including an external dairy, cellar and coolhouse, excavated stone water tank and stone barn. The stone of the outbuildings remains while the house has been painted and rendered on the side walls. The barn has been re-roofed in terracotta tiles giving it a Tuscan air. The house and barn are in reasonable condition, but the dairy and coolhouse are deteriorating due to lack of maintenance and fretting stonework. The farm house would appear to date from around 1900. The Standfield family included three brothers and Harry Standfield worked this farm for some time.
The existence of all of these functional buildings around the farmhouse indicate the need for early settlers to be self sufficient and provide for many of their basic needs themselves, particularly water and fresh food.
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5628/201
Allot No: Alt 50Plan No: DP 51034
Heritage ID No: 5572
Council Heritage ID: 553
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This small farmhouse is surrounded by all the buildings typically associated with a farm complex, including an external dairy, cellar and coolhouse, excavated stone water tank and stone barn. The stone of the outbuildings remains while the house has been painted and rendered on the side walls. The barn has been re-roofed in terracotta tiles giving it a Tuscan air. The house and barn are in reasonable condition, but the dairy and coolhouse are deteriorating due to lack of maintenance and fretting stonework. The farm house would appear to date from around 1900. The Standfield family included three brothers and Harry Standfield worked this farm for some time.
The existence of all of these functional buildings around the farmhouse indicate the need for early settlers to be self sufficient and provide for many of their basic needs themselves, particularly water and fresh food.
1910 Farmhouse
120 Little Road
Farmouse "Hilltop"
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5093/191
Allot No: Alt 19 Sec 219Plan No: DP 35074
Heritage ID No: 5570
Council Heritage ID: 551
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This large house was constructed circa 1910 in the south east corner of Section 219 and built within the site of Samuel White's Flour Mill complex. The chimney and parts of the mill were demolished in 1910 and due to its location it is suggested that the house was built on the foundations of earlier structures.
An internal wall in the house is much thicker at the base than towards the ceiling and there is no logical precedent in domestic building to indicate the need for this apart from the possibility that this structure already existed.
The house is a typical large turn of the century villa with a return verandah between two projecting bays on the west and south elevations. It is constructed with strapped gable ends , a half gabled roof and a bull-nosed verandah typical of the period.
The windows in the gable ends are paired which is also a typical element. The original corrugated iron roof (or slate) has been later re-clad with asbestos tiles.
During the 1920's the house was owned by Albert Lovelock and then subsequently owned by Dr A. Compton. The house is located on a prominent ridge, an early element of White's Valley.
The house is located close to a row of stone cottages at the base of the rise which were also part of the mill complex.
Farmouse "Hilltop"
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5093/191
Allot No: Alt 19 Sec 219Plan No: DP 35074
Heritage ID No: 5570
Council Heritage ID: 551
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This large house was constructed circa 1910 in the south east corner of Section 219 and built within the site of Samuel White's Flour Mill complex. The chimney and parts of the mill were demolished in 1910 and due to its location it is suggested that the house was built on the foundations of earlier structures.
An internal wall in the house is much thicker at the base than towards the ceiling and there is no logical precedent in domestic building to indicate the need for this apart from the possibility that this structure already existed.
The house is a typical large turn of the century villa with a return verandah between two projecting bays on the west and south elevations. It is constructed with strapped gable ends , a half gabled roof and a bull-nosed verandah typical of the period.
The windows in the gable ends are paired which is also a typical element. The original corrugated iron roof (or slate) has been later re-clad with asbestos tiles.
During the 1920's the house was owned by Albert Lovelock and then subsequently owned by Dr A. Compton. The house is located on a prominent ridge, an early element of White's Valley.
The house is located close to a row of stone cottages at the base of the rise which were also part of the mill complex.
Date Not Confirmed
Almond Grove Road
Brick kiln bridge
(Road reserve between 42 and 37 Almond Grove Road, Whites Valley)
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference:
Allot No: Plan No: Road reserve
Heritage ID No: 5555
Council Heritage ID: 535
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This area adjacent to the creek was used as a brickyard by Harry Richards who was a builder in Willunga. Mr C. Weeks, a Church of Christ minister, who conducted services in the church on Sundays, opened and worked a brickyard for Mr Harry Richards who was himself engaged in the building trade for twenty five years. Richards owned two acres in this area and constructed two sheds, each fifty or sixty metres long, where the bricks were dried before firing. The clay was carried to the pug hole by horse and dray and the horse was also used to work the mixer to prepare the clay. The kiln associated with the brickworks was operated by a Mr Borne who came from the brickworks at Bowden to advise when necessary. Often cinders from the railway yard were mixed with the clay to make stronger bricks.
Ross Sibley started work at the brickworks in 1921 when he was fourteen and this was his first job after leaving school. His pay at the time was 1 pound per week, later raised to one guinea. Among the numerous buildings which Mr Richards erected might be mentioned the Willunga Methodist Church and hall, the Bank of Adelaide at McLaren Vale, and the Noarlunga Anglican Church and tower. Harry Richards died in 1915 and it is believed that his son Gordon continued the business until it was closed in 1930. The sheds were dismantled soon after brick making ceased. Brick Kiln Bridge crosses the creek on Almond Grove Road and is constructed of stone with brick edging. The road was known as Brick Kiln Road by local residents before it was formally named Almond Grove Road. The site today retains little physical evidence of brick making except a noted depression in the area with little vegetation around it. There are still remnants of bricks to be found along the creek banks.
Brick kiln bridge
(Road reserve between 42 and 37 Almond Grove Road, Whites Valley)
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference:
Allot No: Plan No: Road reserve
Heritage ID No: 5555
Council Heritage ID: 535
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This area adjacent to the creek was used as a brickyard by Harry Richards who was a builder in Willunga. Mr C. Weeks, a Church of Christ minister, who conducted services in the church on Sundays, opened and worked a brickyard for Mr Harry Richards who was himself engaged in the building trade for twenty five years. Richards owned two acres in this area and constructed two sheds, each fifty or sixty metres long, where the bricks were dried before firing. The clay was carried to the pug hole by horse and dray and the horse was also used to work the mixer to prepare the clay. The kiln associated with the brickworks was operated by a Mr Borne who came from the brickworks at Bowden to advise when necessary. Often cinders from the railway yard were mixed with the clay to make stronger bricks.
Ross Sibley started work at the brickworks in 1921 when he was fourteen and this was his first job after leaving school. His pay at the time was 1 pound per week, later raised to one guinea. Among the numerous buildings which Mr Richards erected might be mentioned the Willunga Methodist Church and hall, the Bank of Adelaide at McLaren Vale, and the Noarlunga Anglican Church and tower. Harry Richards died in 1915 and it is believed that his son Gordon continued the business until it was closed in 1930. The sheds were dismantled soon after brick making ceased. Brick Kiln Bridge crosses the creek on Almond Grove Road and is constructed of stone with brick edging. The road was known as Brick Kiln Road by local residents before it was formally named Almond Grove Road. The site today retains little physical evidence of brick making except a noted depression in the area with little vegetation around it. There are still remnants of bricks to be found along the creek banks.
Date Not Confirmed
76 Flour Mill Road
Mulberry Cottage
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5135/685
Allot No: Alt 7 Sec 240Plan No: FP 103642
Heritage ID No: 5554
Council Heritage ID: 534
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This small farmhouse is also associated with Butterworth's Mill Farm and the adjacent flour mill; part of the Butterworth enterprises. Brant Butterworth and his wife Mary occupied this cottage until Brant's death in 1928. The farmhouse was also occupied by John James Chenoweth and his family. His daugher Rose married Albert Butterworth, son of Brant, who occupied the nearby Mill Farm cottage. The farmhouse itself is constructed of random limestone with brick dressing and has been re-roofed and the verandah reconstructed in an appropriate form. Extensive additions have been made to the back in sympathetic scale and materials. Isobel Mattingly a note author, particularly of children's books owned and occupied the cottage in more recent years. The name of the cotttage derives from a mature mulberry tree growing in the front garden.
Mulberry Cottage
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5135/685
Allot No: Alt 7 Sec 240Plan No: FP 103642
Heritage ID No: 5554
Council Heritage ID: 534
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This small farmhouse is also associated with Butterworth's Mill Farm and the adjacent flour mill; part of the Butterworth enterprises. Brant Butterworth and his wife Mary occupied this cottage until Brant's death in 1928. The farmhouse was also occupied by John James Chenoweth and his family. His daugher Rose married Albert Butterworth, son of Brant, who occupied the nearby Mill Farm cottage. The farmhouse itself is constructed of random limestone with brick dressing and has been re-roofed and the verandah reconstructed in an appropriate form. Extensive additions have been made to the back in sympathetic scale and materials. Isobel Mattingly a note author, particularly of children's books owned and occupied the cottage in more recent years. The name of the cotttage derives from a mature mulberry tree growing in the front garden.
Date Not Confirmed
7 Adey Road
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5291/324
Allot No: Alt 8 Sec 229Plan No: FP 10875
Heritage ID No: 5564
Council Heritage ID: 547
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This cottage retains its basic form but has been extended with elements added to either end. The walls appear to be of early brickwork, but have been painted and the early casement windows have been replaced by sash windows. It is believed that this cottage was associated with the Flour Mill of Samuel White and was occupied by workers at the mill.
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5291/324
Allot No: Alt 8 Sec 229Plan No: FP 10875
Heritage ID No: 5564
Council Heritage ID: 547
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This cottage retains its basic form but has been extended with elements added to either end. The walls appear to be of early brickwork, but have been painted and the early casement windows have been replaced by sash windows. It is believed that this cottage was associated with the Flour Mill of Samuel White and was occupied by workers at the mill.
Date Not Confirmed
140 Little Road
Cottage Hay-taylor
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5327/824
Allot No: Alt 243 Sec 220Plan No: FP 164066
Heritage ID No: 5568
Council Heritage ID: 549
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This small stone cottage is built into the side of a hill and has two storeys at the front stone section with an additional skillion clad in timber which is a later addition.
The original part of the cottage is possibly a remnant of Samuel White's Mill Complex. On the Memorial Document of 5 June 1867 John Shepherd Elder was the leaseholder of the land in 1867/68.
Two members of the Shepherd family of nearby Hawthorne Farm recalled living there at an early period.
The additions were made in the 1990's by the Taylor family.
Cottage Hay-taylor
Suburb: Whites Valley
Title reference: CT-5327/824
Allot No: Alt 243 Sec 220Plan No: FP 164066
Heritage ID No: 5568
Council Heritage ID: 549
Type of listing: Local Heritage Place
Description
This small stone cottage is built into the side of a hill and has two storeys at the front stone section with an additional skillion clad in timber which is a later addition.
The original part of the cottage is possibly a remnant of Samuel White's Mill Complex. On the Memorial Document of 5 June 1867 John Shepherd Elder was the leaseholder of the land in 1867/68.
Two members of the Shepherd family of nearby Hawthorne Farm recalled living there at an early period.
The additions were made in the 1990's by the Taylor family.
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