Tasmanian Heritage Council Annual Report 2005-06 (1.85Mb)

Annual Report 2005/2006

VISION 

Tasmania’s unique cultural heritage retains its pre-eminence. 

MISSION 

To provide leadership and direction for the management of Tasmania’s cultural heritage. 

Contact 

Tasmanian Heritage Council 

6 th Floor 

134 Macquarie Street 

HOBART TAS 7000 

GPO Box 618 

HOBART TAS 7001 

Tel: (03) 6233 2037 

Fax: (03) 6233 3186 

Email: enquiries@heritage.tas.gov.au 

Web: www.heritage.tas.gov.au 

Cover photo: ABC Mural, Sandy Bay Road, Hobart 

Photographic acknowledgement: Ester Guerzoni, James Puustinen

CONTENTS 

Year in Review 1 

Heritage Council Members 3 

Tasmanian Heritage Register 2005-2006 5 

Places permanently entered in the Heritage Register 5 

Places provisionally entered in the Heritage Register as at 30 June 2006 11 

Heritage Conservation Funding Program 15 

Audited Financial Statements 17 

Appendix A: Delegations to the Tasmanian Heritage Council 19 

Appendix B: List of Publications and Policies 21


Year in review 

Marked by a number of long-standing Council appointments coming to an end, and the 

release of the independent report into the Historic Cultural Heritage Act, the year in review 

was a major turning point for the Tasmanian Heritage Council. 

The inaugural Chairperson and author of the Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995, Mr Peter 

James, resigned from his position in November 2005. 

Mr James, who served as Chairperson since 1997, was a strong driver in ensuring Tasmania’s 

heritage legislation was successfully implemented and a tireless advocate of the need to 

protect and promote heritage. 

Fellow Heritage Council member, Dr Dianne Snowden, acted as Interim Chairperson until 

the expiry of her appointment in February 2006. Denise Gaughwin’s appointment also expired 

in February 2006. Isobel Stanley resigned on 31 May 2006. 

These four Council members have all played an important part in developing policies and 

processes to support the work of protecting and promoting heritage within the State. Isobel 

Stanley, as representative for the mining industry, made many valuable contributions 

towards improving practices of the Council. Dianne Snowden and Denise Gaughwin were 

pivotal in ensuring that heritage, and its value, were appropriately communicated. Their 

respective roles as historian and archaeologist resulted in an increased focus on the history 

behind the heritage. 

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Despite this loss in membership numbers, the Council has remained focused on improving 

its practices to better serve the community and meet its legislative responsibilities. 

The Heritage Council welcomed respected archaeologist David Parham and well-known 

historian Lindy Scripps. Both have been invaluable in assisting the Heritage Council make 

informed decisions. 

On my appointment to the position of Chairperson in February 2006, the independent 

report into the heritage legislation review had already been tabled. 

Completed by nationally regarded consultant Professor Richard Mackay of Godden Mackay 

Logan, the draft report outlined 80 recommendations, focusing strongly on the need to 

provide greater clarity and certainty for local government, developers and heritage property 

owners. 

Following further consultation, an additional two recommendations were proposed, and 

several other recommendations clarified or modified. 

The Tasmanian Heritage Council and Heritage 

Tasmania hosted the 2006 Heritage Chairs and 

Officials of Australia and New Zealand meeting 

during April. 

A highlight for delegates was the presentation by 

architect Robert Morris-Nunn on his award-winning 

work in adapting the former Henry Jones industrial site 

into the five-star Art Hotel (left). 

Discussions on the Productivity Commission inquiry and 

future National and World Heritage listing nominations 

dominated the meeting.

While some of the recommendations are not supported by all Heritage Council members, it 

is clear that the report will bring Tasmania in line with best practice methods used 

throughout Australia. 

The Heritage Council is taking this opportunity to review all policies and procedures and 

develop a clear policy framework. The result will be an increased emphasis on customer 

servicing. 

The Heritage Council is committed to developing stronger and more collaborative 

relationships with local government; heritage property owners and managers; and 

architectural and building professionals. 

To begin this process of improvement, the Heritage Council conducted statewide qualitative 

research to ascertain the views of property owners. 

An independent consultant met with the owners of newly listed properties, as well as those 

who had applied for conservation funding or sought approval for works. The results provide 

a snapshot of client profiles as well as providing invaluable suggestions on ways to improve 

customer servicing. 

Alongside this research, a number of steps have been taken to build inroads towards 

stronger and more proactive relationships with the broader heritage community, including: 

• Sponsorship of the Royal Australian Institute of Architects (Tasmanian Chapter) Heritage 

Award 

• Exhibiting at the Local Government of Tasmania (LGAT) Conference 

• Sponsorship of the National Trust of Australia (Tasmania) Tasmanian Heritage Festival 

• Collaborating with the Southern Midlands Council on a free, community workshop 

• Developing and delivering a school education competition. 

This work is achieved with the invaluable assistance provided by the staff of Heritage 

Tasmania, in the Department of Tourism, Arts and the Environment. 

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The Tasmanian Heritage Council will continue to work alongside the community and 

government to ensure Tasmania’s heritage is well protected. As review processes continue 

to unfold, the Heritage Council will focus on the need to further assist our customers in 

understanding the value of heritage and the legislation that protects it for future generations. 

Michael Lynch 

Chairperson

TASMANIAN HERITAGE COUNCIL MEMBERS 2005-2006 

Name 

Organisation / representation 

Mr Peter James To Nov 2005 Chairperson 

Dr Dianne Snowden To Feb 2006 Interim Chairperson, Nov 2005-Feb 2006, 

and person with expertise in history 

Mr Michael Lynch From Feb 2006 Chairperson 

Mr Scott Gadd 

Director of National Parks and Wildlife 

Mr David Hudson 

(alternate for 

Scott Gadd) 

Mr Roger Howlett 

Deputy Secretary, Corporate Strategies, 

Department of Tourism, Arts and the 

Environment 

Person with expertise in planning 

Mrs Mary Binks 

Representing community interests 

Ms Isobel Stanley To May 2006 Representing the mining industry 

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Mr Andrew Downie 

Mr Peter Spratt 

Representing the Tasmanian Farmers and 

Graziers Association 

Representing heritage conservation interests 

Ms Lindy Scripps From Feb 2006 Person with expertise in history 

Mr Paul Harding 

Representing the Tourism Council of Tasmania 

Ms Denise Gaughwin To Feb 2006 Person with expertise in archaeology 

Mr David Parham From Mar 2006 Person with expertise in archaeology 

Mr Laurie Rowston 

Mr Errol Stewart 

Ald Sandra French 

Representing the Tasmanian Council of 

Churches 

Representing the building development industry 

Representing the Local Government 

Association of Tasmania 

TASMANIAN HERITAGE COUNCIL COMMITTEES 2005-2006 

The Heritage Council may establish any committee to assist in the performance and 

exercise of its functions and powers (Section 10, Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995) 

Committee 

Members 

Registration Committee 

Works and Assessment 

Committee 

Communications 

Committee 

Archaeological 

Advisory Panel 

Andrew Downie (Chair), Peter Spratt, Michael Lynch, 

Roger Howlett, Dianne Snowden, Brendan Lennard* 

Peter Spratt (Chair), Andrew Downie, Dianne Snowden, Denise 

Gaughwin, Tim Domeney*, David Button*, Paul Johnston*, 

Michael Lynch, Roger Howlett, David Parham, Lindy Scripps 

Dianne Snowden (Chair), Mary Binks (Chair), Paul Harding, 

Denis Gaughwin, Roger Howlett, Sandra French, Michael Lynch 

Denise Gaughwin (Chair), Parry Kostoglou*, David Parham, 

Greg Jackman*, Elspeth Wishart*, Richard Tuffin* 

* Not Tasmanian Heritage Council members.

Communication and Education 

Archaeological Practice Note 

Photo courtesy PAHSMA (2004) 

In assessing places for entry in the Tasmanian Heritage Register, there are some cases 

where researchers know or suspect significant aspects of the site may exist below ground. 

The possible presence of archaeological remains at any site presents a unique opportunity to 

further enhance our knowledge and understanding of past life in Tasmania. Archaeological 

deposits can tell us about the way things were made and used and how people lived their 

daily lives. 

In turn, owners wishing to undertake work on land known to contain archaeological remains 

are presented with unique challenges. 

To assist these owners, the Tasmanian Heritage Council has updated its Archaeological 

Practice Note to provide advice and guidance. 

The Practice Note explains the importance of archaeological remains, the need to preserve 

these remains, and the process for undertaking archaeological investigations at heritage 

listed places. 

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Produced with assistance from the Heritage Council’s Archaeological Advisory Panel and 

staff of Heritage Tasmania, the Practice Note also provides professionals undertaking 

archaeological surveys with a 

simple guide to project design, 

reporting, and collation and 

curation of any found artefacts. 

Making new found information 

available to the community is 

another focus of the Practice 

Note. 

Archaeological investigations can 

have a wide ranging impact on 

social values beyond the site itself. 

For example, ‘hands on’ 

experiences can provide 

communities with an opportunity 

to connect directly with their 

history and heritage. 

Copies of the Archaeological 

Practice Note are available online 

at www.heritage.tas.gov.au 

Port Arthur’s summer 

archaeological program 

Photo courtesy PAHSMA (2003)

Tasmanian Heritage Register 

As at 30 June 2006, the Tasmanian Heritage Register had 5,336 places permanently entered, 

and a further 58 entered on a provisional basis. 

Following submissions from property owners, two places were removed from the Register: 

• Old Farmhouse, 259 Policemens Point Road, Ansons Bay 

• ‘Woods’, 20 Bridges Road, Pawleena 

Permanent registration entries made in the Tasmanian Heritage Register 

1 July 2005—30 June 2006 

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Entry title Address Location 

Cullenswood Estate including Christ 

Church and Cemetery RA 6870 Esk Main Road St Marys 

Strathbarton Lower Marshes Road Apsley 

Tranmuir 300 Tranmere Road Tranmere 

Chatsworth 85 Boyer Road New Norfolk 

Scottsdale 1041 Lyell Highway Sorell Creek 

House 4 Main Road George Town 

Twamley 156 Twamley Road Buckland 

Log Cottage & Barn 

RA 10560 Tasman 

Little Swanport 

Highway 

Former Post Office 33 Walpole Street Orford 

Lineada 18 Bayley Street Glebe 

Former Hedberg Bros. Garage and 

subsurface archaeological deposits 19 Collins Street Hobart 

Public Reserve New Town Road New Town 

Conjoined House 10 Washington Street South Hobart 

House RA 34 Percy Street Port Huon 

Mount Pleasant 

9 Luxmore Place and 

82 Gibson Street Prospect 

Former Anglican All Saints Church RA 11 Paling Track Bangor 

House 14 York Street Launceston 

Bentley 1519 Mole Creek Road Chudleigh 

Old Wesley Dale RA 1970 Mole Creek Road Mole Creek 

Old Gaol and Watchman’s cottage 46 Main Road Hadspen 

Kirklands Church and Cemetery RA 1370 Valleyfield Road Campbell Town 

Former Brewery 137 High Street Campbell Town 

House 145 High Street Campbell Town 

Former Perth Gaol 20 Scone Street Perth 

Ellenthorpe Hall 1305 Auburn Road Ross 

Mount Morrison RA 1758 Tooms Lake Road Ross 

Ferry Farm 27 Fourth Avenue Dodges Ferry 

Burnside 3620 Tasman Highway Orielton 

Milford 76 Goodwins Road Bagdad 

Former Bush Inn (Creamvale) 756 Elderslie Road Broadmarsh 

Clifton Vale RA 1049 Clifton Vale Road Dysart 

Former Birmingham Arms Inn 203 Birmingham Arms Road Oatlands 

Springfield 81 Baileys Road Parattah 

Cormiston 507 West Tamar Highway Riverside 

Fingal Probation Station, Former 

Hospital Legge Street Fingal 

Car Park 

(sub surface archaeological deposits) 19-27 Campbell Street Hobart 

House 31 Old Bass Highway Wynyard 

Continued page 7

Registration 

Hobart Walking Club Hut, Mount Field 

The Hobart Walking Club Hut in the Mount Field National Park was one of 149 places 

permanently entered in the Tasmanian Heritage Register during 2005-2006. 

The Hut is dedicated to the memory of Hobart Walking Club members killed during World 

War II. The Hut’s first room "Blandfordia" was built in 1946 and the second section, 

"Hewardia", in 1949. 

All sections of the Hut were built by members of the Club. 

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The Hut has been in continuous use since its construction, providing accommodation for 

members and their families. 

The Hut represents a period in Tasmania's 

National Park history when it was 

possible and common for community 

groups to build and maintain huts in 

remote areas of Tasmania. 

The Hut's design demonstrates a philosophy 

of building low key structures 

to blend in with the bush aesthetic. 

The Hobart Walking Club was founded 

in 1929 to encourage 

walking, skiing and similar 

activities and to promote the 

preservation of Tasmania's flora, fauna 

and natural scenery. 

On average the Hobart Walking Club 

holds four large training events each 

year at the Hut. Four working bees are 

also held annually to carry out 

maintenance work.


1 July 2005—30 June 2006 (continued) 

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Cottage 6 Reid Street Strahan 

Rose Lane Park Rose Lane Launceston 

Former Mill (Gibsons) 17 Morrison Street Hobart 

Louisville 35 Bay Road New Town 

St Martin’s Church Arthur Highway Dunalley 

House 127 Davey Street Hobart 

House 1 Marlborough Street Pontville 

House 17 Aberdeen Street Glebe 

House 24 Athol Street Somerset 

Hobart Walking Club Hut 66 Lake Dobson Road Mt Field 

National Park 

Commercial Building 22-24 Paterson Street Launceston 

Former Courthouse 145 Rooke Street Devonport 

Methodist Church RA 18 Church Road Collinsvale 

House and picker’s huts 134 Fairy Glen Road Collinsvale 

The Bungalow 608 Collinsvale Road Collinsvale 

Mathinna Catholic Church King Street Mathinna 

Turners Marsh Catholic Chapel and 

Cemetery RA 14 Nicholls Road Karoola 

Commercial Building 18-20 Paterson Street Launceston 

Fort Nelson 24 Gardenia Grove Sandy Bay 

Stable 2 Ashfield Street Sandy Bay 

Cottage 5 Queen Street Bothwell 

Hall RA8241 Channel Highway Cradoc 

Cockle Creek Cemetery 

via Cockle Creek Road, Cockle Creek 

Recherche Bay State 

Recreation Area 

House 19 Gregory Street Sandy Bay 

Roseleigh 352 Davey Street South Hobart 

Old Congregational Cemetery 207 Stoney Rise Don 

Browns River Probation Station 

(Part 1 of 12) 2-6 Taronga Road Bonnet Hill 





Commercial Retail 96 Brisbane Street Launceston 

Conjoined House 228 Charles Street Launceston 



Commercial Retail 104 Elizabeth Street Launceston 



Granton (Former South Bridgewater) 

Convict Site RA 6 Forest Road Granton 

Old St Peter’s Cemetery, Granton 612 Main Road Granton 

Cottage RA 158 Guys Road Cygnet 




(Part 12 of 12) 

Sedgebrook Rd (Council 

public open space) Bonnet Hill 

House 21 Wellington Street North Hobart 

Pontville Gaol / Watch House Prince Street Pontville 

Kelly Street Offices 2 Kelly Street Battery Point 

Former Tasmanian Tyre Service Building 182 Brisbane Street Launceston 

12 Macrocarpa trees 12371 Tasman Highway Swansea 

Observatory 

Bennetts Point, 

Recherche Bay 

Southport 

Continued page 9

Registration 

Old Congregational Cemetery, Don 

Located within an industrial area on the eastern bank of the Don River, between Stoney 

Rise Road and the Bass Highway, the Old Congregational Cemetery is one of the oldest in 

Tasmania. 

The burials tell the story of early settlement in the area. Many of the men and women 

were the original pioneers of the City of Devonport and the surrounding district. 

While it is small, the Cemetery represents a commemorative landscape, inscribed with 

layers of meanings and memories - individual and collective, private and public. 

The Cemetery has a standard layout of headstones organised in straight lines. Some variety 

exists in monument form with more elaborate headstones in sandstone and marble. Some 

have elaborate figurative carvings and iron surrounds. Later twentieth century headstones 

demonstrate the simplification in burial practices with simple granite headstones the 

predominate style. 

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Amongst the burials are those of Gustav Weindorfer and his wife Kate Julia, who were 

instrumental in recognising and conserving the natural heritage values of the Cradle 

Mountain area. 

Report on the first known burial 

“I regret having to announce a fatal accident that occurred on Monday, the 17th inst. A 

Miner's wife named Hodgkiss was coming down to the Don Stores. She lived up the 

tramway but on the opposite side of the river and had to cross the latter on a tree. She 

was accompanied by her two children, aged three years and seven months respectively. 

She appears to have left the youngest while she took the eldest across and it is supposed 

from the appearance of the tree that she slipped off and both sank to rise no more. The 

river was searched all day and about 6 o'clock in the evening her body was found, but up 

to the present time the little girl has not. An inquest was held on Wednesday, before 

C. Friend Esq. and a jury , Mr. M. Philbrock, foreman and after the examination of 

witnesses, a verdict of found drowned was returned. Today the funeral took place in the 

new cemetery, which was used for the first time. A sad and melancholy commencement.” 

The Examiner Tuesday 25th October 1864



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La Haie’s Botanic Garden Recherche Bay Southport 

Steppes Hall RA 5813 Highland Lakes Road Steppes 

Southport Probation Station RA 42 Kingfish Beach Road Southport 

Rocky Hills Probation Station 

(part 4 of 7) Tasman Hwy Rocky Hills 


(part 6 of 7) 

Tirzah RA 12017 Tasman 

Highway 

Rocky Hills 

Huon Island Probation Out-Station 

(parcel 2 of 4) Huon Island Huon Island 


(parcel 3 of 4) Huon Island Huon Island 

Impression Bay Probation Station 2 Jones Road Premaydena 

Cascades Female Factory 

(second yard) 34 Degraves Street South Hobart 

Fingal Probation Station 14-16 Stieglitz Street Fingal 

Fingal Probation Station 18-20 Stieglitz Street Fingal 

Fingal Probation Station 17 Russell Street Fingal 

Impression Bay Probation Station RA 1047 Nubeena Road Premaydena 

Impression Bay Probation Station RA 19 Saltwater River Road Premaydena 


Impression Bay Probation Station Saltwater River Road Premaydena 


Impression Bay Probation Station Jones Road Premaydena 

Pontville Police Station Midland Highway Pontville 

Pontville Constable’s Quarters Prince Street Pontville 

Franklin Masonic Hall Huon Highway Franklin 

Windsor Farm RA 3520 Huon Highway Franklin 

St Colman’s Catholic Church and 

Cemetery RA 931 Ellendale Road Ellendale 

Congregational Cemetery Maxfields Road Franklin 

St James the Less Anglican Church 

and Cemetery 79 Church Road Osterley 

House 13 Wellington Road Lindisfarne 

Terrace Houses 88-90 Argyle Street Hobart 

Former Hall and Residence 31 Main Road Claremont 

Lyric Theatre (former) 29-31 King Street Scottsdale 

Former Methodist Church and 

Cemetery 6 Amelia Street Bracknell 

Ross Drill Hall 52 Church Street Ross 

House 8 Schaw Street Richmond 

Cradoc Cemetery Cemetery Road Cradoc 

St James Catholic Church, House and 

Cemetery 118-120 Foster Road Railton 

Cooper’s Barn 32 Shark Point Road Sorell 

Former Mill Bakery 93 High Street Oatlands 

Stratford RA 68 Stratford Road Campania 

Long Bay Farm and Constable’s 

Station 

6620 Arthur Highway 

Oakwood 

Port Arthur 

Manresa 7 Olive Street Burnie 

Historic Cultural Heritage Layers of 

Cockle Creek East 

Cockle Creek East, Rocky Bay 

Sorell Anglican Cemetery 42 Henry Street Sorell 

Sorell Council Chambers 12 Somerville Street Sorell 

Sorell Uniting Church Cemetery 20 Montagu Street Sorell 

Springbanks RA 1813 Bishopsbourne Road Longford 

Southwest 

National Park 

Former Forcett School RA 68 Quarry Road Forcett 

Continued page 11

Approving works on places entered in the 

Heritage Register 

The Heritage Act requires a person to seek approval from the Heritage Council to 

complete any works that may affect the historic cultural heritage significance of the place. 

During the year, the Heritage Council dealt with 268 applications for works on heritage 

listed properties. Of these, 260 were approved. A further 285 exemptions for works that 

would not affect the heritage significance of the property were also provided. 

Works Application 

Elizabeth Street, North Hobart 

Built in 1834, the Georgian house at 444 

Elizabeth Street, North Hobart, has long been 

a landmark in the street. Even in its dilapidated 

state, the building drew attraction to itself. 

Purchased by a NSW couple seeking a seachange, 

the house has undergone an amazing 

transformation. 

The current owner Doug Adams and his family 

spent 12 months living in the house while 

gaining the necessary approvals and sourcing an 

architect and builder. 

The house before restoration began 

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Living in conditions of make-shift amenities, limited electricity and fire damaged rooms was 

a challenge. In hindsight the wait was worthwhile, allowing the Adams’ the opportunity to 

confirm their needs and desires. 

“You’ve got to have passion. If not, the balance of enjoyment just doesn’t stack up against 

the hardships.” 

Mr Adams is equally realistic in his approach to the conservation work. 

“This is a place for us to live and enjoy. Professionals have to understand the need to 

allow compromise. This is not a museum, it’s a house. 

“Our architect balanced the respect of the building’s past and the need to make it more 

liveable.” 

Despite the rumours he’d heard, Mr Adams has found seeking approval and working with 

heritage advisors from both the Hobart City Council and Heritage Tasmania to be 

“fantastic”. 

“Once they realised we had the right idea in 

mind they have got behind us and have been 

really helpful and supportive.” 

Even with conservation works ongoing, the hard 

work in restoring the property is clearly visible



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New Town Bay Ship Discard Site Lallaby Road Lutana 

Former Eldon School 661 Eldon Road Eldon 

Part of the former Mount Pleasant 

Estate: Lake and adjacent Woodlands 84 Gibson Street Kings Meadows 

Auburn 1A Lincoln Street Sandy Bay 

House 9 Lincoln Street Sandy Bay 



House 48 Colville Street Battery Point 


(parcel 4 of 4) and Stockman’s Cottage Huon Island Huon Island 

Southlea Garden Structures 342 Proctors Road Kingston 

Princes Park 90 Salamanca Place Battery Point 

Battery Point Shipping Activity Places - 

Part 1 

Foreshore adjacent to 8 

Finlay Street, 13 Marine 

Terrace, 18-44 Napoleon 

St, and 54 Napoleon St 

Battery Point 

Former Post Office 6620 Arthur Highway Port Arthur 

Warehouse 83 Salamanca Place Hobart 

Battery Point Shipping Activity - Part 2 Purdon and Featherstone 

Reserve, 2C Derwent Lane 

Battery Point 

Battery Point Shipping Activity - Part 6 13 Marine Terrace Battery Point 

Battery Point Shipping Activity - Part 5 11 Marine Terrace Battery Point 

Battery Point Shipping Activity - Part 7 8 Finlay Street Battery Point 

Battery Point Shipping Activity Places - 

Part 8 

Foreshore 2-10 Clarke 

Avenue 

Battery Point 

Oatlands Roadhouse, Conjoined Cottage 

and Outbuildings 47 High Street Oatlands 

Provisional registration entries in the Tasmanian Heritage Register 

as at 30 June 2006 


Former Cable Station Green Hills Road Stanley 

Old Watch House 24 Hawthorne Place Rokeby 

Iron Pot Light Station 1km South of Cape Direction South Arm 

Gellibrand Vault Mary Ann Beach South Arm 

Abbotsford 50 Gordon Street Swansea 

Water Tower and Old Power 

Station Westbury Place Deloraine 

Richmond Park RA 147 Herberts Road Longford 

Kingston 561 Kingston Road Conara 

Northumbria 400 Jericho Road (Off) Jericho 

Former Methodist Church and 

Cemetery Old Main Road Tunbridge 

Rina Deena 5-7 Harvey Street Strahan 

Newnham Uniting Church 128-132 George Town Road Newnham 

Former Frankford Uniting Church 1978 Frankford Road Frankford 

Former Devonport Primary School 51 Steele Street Devonport 

House 3 College Street Newstead 

The Willows 3 Beach Road Lindisfarne 

Montacute 1288 Montacute Road Hollow Tree 

Western Tiers Convict Road Party 

Site 

Tunbridge Tier Road 

(Crown land title 5/4159) Tunbridge 

Victoria Valley Probation Station 2500 Victoria Valley Road Victoria Valley 

Exeter Bakery Flat 1, 104 Main Road Exeter 

Continued page 13

Communication and Education 

Save Our Stone Workshop 

Many Tasmanians living in historic towns have a strong appreciation of the town’s heritage 

and its value. There is a shared sense of the social and economic benefits that can be 

achieved by working together towards a common goal. 

Oatlands is one such town where the community and local government are actively 

embracing their heritage. However, the day-to-day reality of conserving privately owned 

places remains a challenge for some property owners. 

It was the community who approached the Southern Midlands Council and the Tasmania 

Heritage Council with the idea of holding a community forum on conserving stone 

properties. 

Held in November 2005, the one day, free workshop brought together community 

members, non-government organisations, as well as local and state government 

representatives. 

The Tasmanian Heritage Council coordinated 

a team of heritage experts to provide practical 

advice on a range of problems faced by 

property owners. 

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From novices through to experienced 

professionals, the group exchanged information 

and conservation advice. 

Buoyed by the success and good will 

generated, the workshop will again be held in 

2006, drawing on the suggestions from the 

participants’ evaluation forms. 

Heritage Advisor, David Scott, points out the 

ravages of time on a sandstone wall 

Heritage Advisor, Ian Boersma, illustrates the 

fine art of poulticing

Provisional registration entries in the Tasmanian Heritage Register as at 

30 June 2006 (continued) 

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Former Tunbridge Police and 

Convict Road Station 132 Main Road Tunbridge 

Lymington Probation Station Nichols Road (title 145168/1) Lymington 

Lymington Probation Station Cygnet Coast Road (Crown Land) Lymington 

Lymington Probation Station Nichols Road (and road verge) Lymington 

Fingal Probation Station Russell Street (including road verge) Fingal 

Former Pumping Station, 

woodwool factory and chimney 130 Hamilton Road New Norfolk 

York Town Historic Settlement 

Site - Part 13 Asbestos Road York Town 

Parattah Uniting Church and 

Unmarked Gravesites RA 671 Tunnack Road Parattah 

Woodvine 681 White Hill Road Forcett 

Lower Longley Cemetery Huon Highway Lower Longley 

Bakehouse and associated items 6 Franklin Street Dunalley 


(Part 3 of 7) Tasman Hwy Rocky Hills 

Parramore and Gillett Family 

Cemetery Mona Vale Road Ross 

Cottage 222 Bathurst Street Hobart 

Copping Cemetery 2204 Arthur Highway Copping 

House 11 Weld Street Latrobe 

Glendalough 4 East Barrack Street Deloraine 

Former St Patrick’s Catholic 

Church RA 2281 Deddington Road Blessington 

House 1 Lagoon Beach Road Low Head 


Site Part 17 - Coastal Reserve, 

Greens Beach Road to Soldiers 

Point, including Boats Crew Pt York Town Rivulet York Town 


Site - Cemetery Reserve - Part 3 Bowens Road York Town 

Grandstand and Change Sheds 31814 Tasman Highway Derby 

Evandale Water Scheme 

(Parts 13, 15 &16 of 28) Cambock Lane West Evandale 

Ah Moy’s Store 29 Donald Street Branxholm 

Goose Island Historic Precinct 

Goose Island 

Battery Point Shipping Activity 

Places - Part 3 54 Napoleon Street Battery Point 


Site - Part 2 49 Asbestos Road York Town 

Archaeological site 67-69 Macquarie Street Hobart 


Site - Part 5 Government 

Gardens Asbestos Road York Town 


Site (Parts 6-9) 30 Asbestos Road York Town 

Roadway Wapping Parcel 4 

(archaeological deposits) Collins Street Hobart 

Former Apple Packing Shed Garthfield Avenue Cygnet 

St Marys Rail Yard Esk Main Road St Marys 

Former Quarrymen’s Cottages Quarry Beach Coles Bay 

St Fursaeus Church and Former 

Convent 81 Main Street Zeehan 

Thomas’ Shop 95 Main Road Penguin 

Brown’s Bakery 93 Main Road Penguin 

House 22 Queen Street Burnie

Conservation Funding Program 

Harefield House, St Marys 

Harefield House, south of St Marys, is a delightful Georgian property originally surrounded 

by orchards. 

Time, fires and rising damp have all taken their toll on the property. 

New property owners Alison and Alan Napier were keen to halt the deterioration and 

return Harefield House to its former glory. 

The restoration was not going to be an easy task. 

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Through the Heritage Conservation Funding Program the Napiers received financial 

assistance to repair the roof and gutters, cracked brickwork and to install drains. All these 

works were necessary if the water damage to the property was to be halted and future 

works not subjected to the same problems. 

Following the completion of works, a downpour tested the repairs. While some additional 

work was still to be finalised, the owners were pleased that the drainage around the house 

had been given a solid test and on the whole the house stayed reasonably dry. 

In a second round of funding, the focus shifted to replacing those areas of the building 

where water damage was most significant. Rotten floors, damaged lintels and the severely 

damaged verandah were all reinstated. Where possible, original materials not damaged 

were kept. 

The Heritage Council is keen to support owners who are committed to restoring 

Tasmania’s heritage. The Heritage Conservation Funding Program not only provides 

valuable financial assistance to these owners, but also offers access to a dedicated Heritage 

Officer who is available to discuss ongoing conservation works. 

The future of Harefield House has been secured through the passion of the owners and 

the assistance of the Heritage Council.

Heritage Conservation Funding Program 

The Heritage Conservation Funding Program continues to provide valuable assistance to 

property owners requiring assistance for urgent and essential works to places permanently 

entered in the Tasmanian Heritage Register. 

In the past financial year, 38 applications for conservation funding were approved. A total of 

$407,517 was committed to helping conserve these properties. 

Property $ 

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93 High Street, Oatlands 3,330 

31 West Barrack Street, Deloraine 5,500 

Burton's Reserve, Charlton Street, Cygnet 3,690 

31 Old Bass Highway, Wynyard 4,191 

Valleyfield, 120 Hamilton Road, New Norfolk 25,000 

Harefield, 365 Harefield Road, St Marys 22,500 

Weedington, Oatlands 1,332 

18 Bridge Street, Richmond 13,933 

33 Elizabeth Street, George Town 4,200 

5 Elphin Road, Launceston 7,000 

Belmont,1431 Richmond Road, Richmond 4,355 

58 King Edward Street, Ulverstone 14,766 

Railway Station, Main Road, St Marys 4,966 

107 Wellington Street, Longford 320 

244 Midland Highway, Pontville 11,036 

26 Main Street, Kempton 25,000 

Lake House, 158 Tiberias Road, Tiberias 25,000 

1905 Lyell Highway, Lawitta 5,000 

Highland Lakes Road, Bothwell 25,000 

Lot 1 Saltwater River Road, Saltwater River 25,000 

47 Meander Valley Road, Deloraine 6,950 

2 Hill Street, Bellerive 10,000 

RA 3417 Lyell Highway, Gretna 25,000 

27 Bedford Street, Inveresk 867 

Kentish Council, High Street, Sheffield 3,263 

3 Park Street, Launceston 3,533 

529 Bay Road, Marion Bay 25,000 

507 West Tamar Road, Riverside 25,000 

9 Victoria Esplanade, Bellerive 25,000 

20 Lowelley Road, Lindisfarne 6,406 

128 Weld Street. Beaconsfield 5,500 

11 Lonsdale Promenade, Westbury 869 

1953 Main Road, Lilydale 4,333 

24 Sticht St, Queenstown 2,500 

268 Midlands Highway, Pontville 6,200 

183 Uplands Road, Deddington 9,321 

7 Hill Street West, Launceston 10,940 

32 Wright Street East, Devonport 5,716 

407,517

Conservation Funding Program 

93 High Street, Oatlands 

The Southern Midlands’ unique mix of Georgian stone buildings has attracted many new 

faces to the area. 

Don and Julie Grigg are one such couple, spending time between the Georgian delights of 

Oatlands and the wine making region of Lilydale in Victoria. 

As with many of Oatland’s passionate and committed group of heritage property owners, 

the Griggs’ were keen to conserve a barn on their property for the future benefit of the 

community. 

Going one step further, the main focus for the Griggs’ was to support the local group of 

volunteers working on the parterre garden in the shadow of the Callington Mill. This 

garden is open to the public under agreement between the owners, local volunteers and the 

Southern Midlands Council. 

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The barn, dating to the late 1830s, is part of the original bakery where flour from the 

Callington Mill was baked. Constructed of convict made bricks, the barn was showing signs 

of deterioration. 

With assistance from the Heritage Conservation Funding Program, the Griggs’ have 

restored the barn. Eroded and missing bricks were replaced, and damaged walls repaired. 

The barn is now available for the volunteer gardeners to use as a storage and potting shed. 

Southern Midlands Council is 

undertaking a strategic study 

on the heritage tourism 

potential of the municipality 

focusing on the Callington Mill 

precinct. 

The restoration of the barn 

has already enhanced the 

precinct and the barn’s future 

role in the precinct is 

currently being considered. 

Don Grigg in the entrance to the 

restored barn

Audited Financial Statements 

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 

30 JUNE 2006 

ASSETS Notes 2005-06 2004-05 

Cash 

Balances held within the Department of 

Tourism, Arts and the Environment operating 

account was as follows: 

$511,377 $699,740 

Loans $126,480 $118,320 

Total Assets $637,857 $818,060 

LIABILTIES 

Employee Entitlements 1 $0 $0 

INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2006 

Tasmanian Heritage Council inclusive 2 

Notes 2005-06 2004-05 

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Balance carried forward $699,740 $896,048 

Add Income 

Consolidated Fund contribution $122,017 $147,175 

Revenue received - register searches $15,854 $19,860 

Revenue received - interest $30,231 $52,396 

Revenue received - loan repayment $0 $100,000 

Total Income $168,102 $319,431 

Less Expenditure 

Salaries, fees and on-costs $96,846 $104,223 

Property related expenses $180 $227 

Travel and transport $16,136 $21,508 

Communications $237 $1,710 

Information technology $2,258 $463 

Contractors, consultants and $3,804 $9,468 

Other operating costs $7,159 $7,732 

Grants and transfer payments 3 $229,846 $370,407 

Total Expenditure $356,465 $515,738 

End of Year Balance $511,377 $699,740 

Heritage Fund Only 

Balance carried forward $699,740 $896,048 

Income $46,085 $172,256 

Expenditure 3 $234,448 $368,564 

End of Year Balance $511,376 $699,740

NOTES TO AND FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

1. There is no liability for employee entitlement in respect of operations, which are the 

responsibility of the Tasmanian Heritage Council. 

2. The income and expenditure through the Tasmanian Heritage Council includes the 

Heritage Conservation Funding Program as well as the operations of the Tasmanian 

Heritage Council which is supported by Government funding. 

3. The 2004-05 total includes a transfer to support the Heritage Registration Project. 

Statement by Principal Officer 

The accompanying special purpose financial report of the Tasmanian Heritage Council has 

been prepared in accordance with the cash basis of accounting with specific components of 

financial position disclosed. The financial statements are in agreement with the relevant 

accounts and records, so as to present fairly the financial transactions for the year ended 

30 June 2006. 

At the date of signing I am not aware of any circumstances which would render the 

particulars included in the financial statements misleading or inaccurate. 

Michael Lynch 

Chairperson 


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APPENDIX A: 

DELEGATIONS TO THE TASMANIAN HERITAGE COUNCIL 

Pursuant to Section 9 of the Historic Cultural Heritage Act 1995, the Minister has provided the 

following delegations. 

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Title and reference 

to legislation 

Heritage Fund 

Part 2, Section 9 


Heritage Fund 



Entry in Tasmanian 



Part 4, Sections 17, 

18(1)(2)(3) and (5) 

Entry in Tasmanian 



Part 4, Sections 17, 18 

(1)(2)(3) and (5) 

Shipwrecks 


Part 9, Sections 65, 66 

(1), 69, 70 

Delegation given, conditions, restrictions and 

reporting requirements 

To the person for the time being holding or occupying the 

position of Chairperson of the Tasmanian Heritage Council its 

power to discharge its duty to apply money in the Heritage Fund 

for the purposes specified in S.13 to a maximum amount of 

$10, 000 in any single transaction. 

Powers exercised under this Instrument of Delegation are to be 

reported to the Tasmanian Heritage Council. 


position of Manager of Heritage Tasmania its power to discharge 

its duty to apply money in the Heritage Fund for the purposes 

specified in S.13 to a maximum amount of $10, 000 in any single 

transaction. 




position of Chairperson of the Tasmanian Heritage Council its: 

power to decide to enter a place in the Tasmanian Heritage 

Register on a provisional basis pursuant to s.17; its power to 

invite written submissions and to provisionally enter a place in the 

Heritage Register pursuant to s.18(1) and (2); and its power to 

discharge its duties pursuant to s.18(3) and (5) of the Act. 




position of Chairperson of the Registration Committee of the 

Tasmanian Heritage Council its: power to decide to enter a place 

in the Tasmanian Heritage Register on a provisional basis pursuant 

to s.17; its power to invite written submissions and to 

provisionally enter a place in the Heritage Register pursuant to 

s.18(1) and (2); and its power to discharge its duties pursuant to 

s.18(3) and (5) of the Act. 




position of Chairperson of the Tasmanian Heritage Council, or in 

the absence of that Chairperson, to the person for the time being 

holding or occupying the position of Chairperson of the 

Registration Committee of the Tasmanian Heritage Council its 

powers to: enter a shipwreck in the Heritage Register pursuant to 

S.65; to grant or refuse to grant an application for approval to 

undertake activities of a kind referred to in S.66(1) pursuant to 

S.67; to declare a shipwreck to be a protected zone pursuant to 

S.69; and to grant or refuse to grant an application for 

approval to enter a protected zone pursuant to 70 of the Act. 


reported to the Tasmanian Heritage Council.

Title and reference 

to legislation 

Stopwork Order 


Part 8, Sections 57(1), 

s.57(3)(5)(a), (b) 

Delegation given, conditions, restrictions and 

reporting requirements 


position of Chairperson of the Heritage Council, or in the 

absence of that Chairperson, to the person for the time being 

holding or occupying the position of the Chairperson of the 

Works Application Assessment Committee of the Heritage 

Council, its power to: make a Stopwork order pursuant to s.57 

(1); its power to discharge its duties under s.57(3) and (5)(a); 

and its power to act pursuant to s.57(5)(b). 



Take/Stop Action 




position of Chairperson of the Heritage Council, or in the 

absence of that Chairperson, to the person for the time being 

holding or occupying the position of Chairperson of the Works 

Application Assessment Committee of the Heritage Council, its 

power to serve a Notice to take or stop action pursuant to s.60 

of the Act. 

Works Application 


Part 6, Sections 39 

Notification of 

Works Decision 


Part 6, Sections 40 

Extension of Time - 

Objection 


Part 4, Section 19(2)(b) 

(ii) 



To the Works Application Assessment Committee of the 

Tasmanian Heritage Council, its powers to approve or refuse to 

approve Works Applications pursuant to S.39, up to an 

estimated value of $1,000000, or total or substantial 

demolitions. 




position of Chairperson of the Works Application Assessment 

Committee of the Tasmanian Heritage Council, its power to 

discharge its duty to notify the planning authority of any 

decision to approve or refuse to approve a Works Application, 

or any condition or restriction imposed on the approval of a 

Works Application pursuant to s.40 of the Act. 




position of Chairperson of the Tasmanian Heritage Council its 

power under S.19(2)(b)(ii) to allow any further period of time 

for a person to lodge with the Tasmanian Heritage Council an 

objection to the Tasmanian Heritage Council’s intention to 

enter a place in the Heritage Register on a permanent basis. 



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APPENDIX B: 

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS AND POLICIES 

Brochures 

Information for Property Owners 

Cultural Landscapes: Tasmania 

Understanding Historic Heritage 

Researching Historic Places 

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Practice Notes 

Practice Note No 1: Works Applications – Gaining approval for works on a heritage place 

Practice Note No 2: Archaeological requirements 

Practice Note No 3: Procedure for Extant Recording of a Heritage Place 

Practice Note No 4: Procedure for Emergency Works 

Practice Note No 5: Protocol for Sale of Crown Owned Heritage Properties 

Practice Note No 6: Signs (and hoarding) on Sites in the Tasmanian Heritage Register 

Practice Note No 7: Moveable Heritage 

Practice Note No 8: Guidelines for Reconstruction of Timber Bridges 

Practice Note No 9: Guidelines for Conservation of Steam Locomotives 

Practice Note No 10: Guidelines for Demolition of a Heritage Listed Structure 

Practice Note No 11: The Heritage Values of Cemeteries 

Practice Note No 12: Guidelines for the Conservation of Stained Glass 

Practice Note No 13: The Approval Process for Historic Plantings 

Practice Note No 14: The Long-term Maintenance of Historic Plantings 

Practice Note No 15: Stained and Leadlight Glass: Guidelines to Conservation 

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