Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01339:reg:372:p44
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01339
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 372 (pt 44/62)
Character Range: 285380–288526

supported on the north and south sandstone walls and propped at the ridge line onto large timber beams at approximately 3m centres also spanning between the north and south walls (a distance of approximately 6.5m). The ceiling joists span east west between these timber beams. The second major component consists of rooms one to twelve which are constructed of rendered brickwork with the dividing wall also of rendered brickwork and loadbearing. The third area of structural additions, commenced prior to rooms one and twelve, were the north and south verandahs, part of which were later enclosed in asbestos cement sheeting on timber studs. The north eastern enclosed section of this has since been demolished. The roof sheeting is of new custom orb sheeting. This replaced corrugated asbestos cement sheeting installed c 1887 over the original cedar shingles, sections of which still remain on the roof.

History Not Available

Condition and Integrity

Wattle and daub walls do not perform a structural function. The walls appear sound in their present condition and their continued function depends on the long term usage of the building. Drainage structures recently installed around the building have been designed to ensure surface runoff does not cause damp problems around walls and floors and these should be maintained to ensure that they perform their required function. Similarly roofing, guttering and downpipes are new and appear to have effectively waterproofed the building.

Location

Part of Macquarie Lighthouse Group, located north-west of Lighthouse, Old South Head Road, Vaucluse.

Bibliography

Anglin Associates, (1989). The Macquarie Lighthouse Conservation Plan. Prepared for The Australian Property Group, Department of Administrative Services, Australia.

Cox, Tanner Pty Ltd. (1979). A Study of Four New South Wales Lighthouses. For Department of Housing and Construction, Sydney.

Davies & Wilson. Macquarie Lighthouse Report. Prepared for the Department of Construction.

Macquarie Lightstation Plan of Management (1993). Prepared by the Australian Construction Services for Australian Estate Management, Department of Administrative Services, Australia.

Nash, D., (1979). A Report of Historical Classifications of Lightstations. Department of Transport, Australia.

Reid, G., (1988). From Dusk Till Dawn - A History of Australian Lighthouses. Department of Transport and Communications. MacMillan, Sydney.

Cottage at Macquarie Lighthouse, Old South Head Rd, Vaucluse, NSW, Australia

List           Commonwealth Heritage List
Class          Historic
Legal Status   Listed Place (22/06/2004)
Place ID       105411
Place File No  1/12/041/0039

Summary Statement of Significance

The former Head Keeper's Cottage at Macquarie Lighthouse, dating mainly from 1836, is historically highly significant. It is directly associated with a very early Australian lightstation (separately registered, RNE 2519) and, for nearly 150 years, the Cottage played an important role in the safety of shipping using Australia's oldest port. (Criterion A4) (Themes: 3.8.1 Shipping to and from Australian ports, 3.16.1 Dealing