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Character Range: 187531–190700

with all A vast suite of historical records, including primary and secondary documents,

phases of settlement photographs, maps and other archival material, allows an understanding of the
KAVHA site and provides an ongoing research resource.

HMAV Bounty artefacts Artefacts associated with HMAV Bounty—whether on or off site and
irrespective of ownership—are integral to the Pitcairner story and therefore the
KAVHA site.

HMS Sirius artefacts Artefacts associated with HMS Sirius connect directly with the First (Colonial)

Settlement 1788-1814 period, but more broadly with the story of the First Fleet
and the colonisation of Australia.

Association with the wreck of HMS The wreck site of HMS Sirius contains remnant archaeological evidence and

Sirius has a strong and continuing association with the KAVHA site.

Government and institutional For virtually all of the colonial and post-colonial period, the Military Barracks

functions within the Military Barracks —_ precinct has been used for public functions.

All Saints Church All Saints Church, located within the Commissariat Building, is a place of fine
aesthetic quality with particular social value to the Anglican community on
Norfolk Island.

Cemetery—layout and headstones The cemetery provides a comprehensive social record of Norfolk Island history;

itis a place of outstanding social and personal meaning to Norfolk Islanders and
descendants of those buried there in the colonial periods, a place of historical
importance to both Norfolk Islanders and visitors, a highly scenic landmark

and an important research resource.

Government House—particularly the Government House offers a physical manifestation of the unusual colonial and
post-colonial governance arrangements on Norfolk Island, as well as a focal

Section 4: Heritage Values

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Attribute Comment

intact form, physical and visual
presence, and garden setting

Gardens of Quality Row Houses

Association with Anniversary (Bounty)
Day

Association with Foundation Day

Connections with other Australian
convict sites, both those within the
Australian Convict Sites World
Heritage Property and others

Connections with other historic places
on Norfolk Island

Continuing association of private land
holdings with Pitcairner descendent
landholders

Connection with contemporary
cultural practices

Amenity value for Norfolk Islanders

Family associations for visitors

point of visual interest within the cultural landscape of the KAVHA site.

The gardens surrounding the houses along Quality Row make an important
contribution to the setting of both individual buildings and the streetscape itself,
as well as providing opportunities for interpretation and education.

Anniversary (Bounty) Day is an event of fundamental importance to the
Pitcairner community which is strongly linked to Kingston—the focus for
Anniversary (Bounty) Day celebrations and activities.

Foundation Day is a major event for the wider Norfolk Island community which
is strongly linked to activities that traditionally occur at Kingston.

The KAVHA site is not