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'''Hastings Historical Society Museum''' is a heritage-listed former retail store and now museum at 22 Clarence Street, [[Port Macquarie, New South Wales|Port Macquarie]], [[Port Macquarie-Hastings Council]], [[New South Wales]], Australia. It was built from 1835 to 1840 by William Stokes. It is also known as '''Port Macquarie Historical Society Museum''' and '''Port Macquarie Museum'''. It was added to the [[New South Wales State Heritage Register]] on 2 April 1999.<ref name=nswshr-326>{{cite NSW SHR|5045338|Hastings Historical Society Museum|hr=00326|fn=EF14/5188; S90/4750; HC33082|accessdate=1 June 2018}}</ref>
'''Hastings Historical Society Museum''' is a heritage-listed former retail store and now museum at 22 Clarence Street, [[Port Macquarie]], [[Port Macquarie-Hastings Council]], [[New South Wales]], Australia. It was built from 1835 to 1840 by William Stokes. It is also known as '''Port Macquarie Historical Society Museum''' and '''Port Macquarie Museum'''. It was added to the [[New South Wales State Heritage Register]] on 2 April 1999.<ref name=nswshr-326>{{cite NSW SHR|5045338|Hastings Historical Society Museum|hr=00326|fn=EF14/5188; S90/4750; HC33082|accessdate=1 June 2018}}</ref>


== History ==
== History ==
The museum building was used as a store until well into the twentieth century. The block of land on which the Museum now stands was purchased at auction by Edward McRoberts on 14 February 1834 for 13 pounds 8 shillings, 8 pence. The titles were issued to him on 22 December 1834.<ref name=nswshr-326/>
The museum building was used as a store until well into the twentieth century. The block of land on which the Museum now stands was purchased at auction by Edward McRoberts on 14 February 1834 for 13 pounds 8 shillings, 8 pence. The titles were issued to him on 22 December 1834.<ref name=nswshr-326/>


The older western portion of this building was probably erected between 1835 to 1840. It was owned by Mr W. Stokes sometime after 1834 but little is known until 17 January 1853 when Samuel H. and Elizabeth Cohen, storekeepers, sold out to William Killion, another storekeeper, for 75 pounds.<ref name=nswshr-326/>
The older western portion of this building was probably erected between 1835 and 1840. It was owned by Mr W. Stokes sometime after 1834 but little is known until 17 January 1853 when Samuel H. and Elizabeth Cohen, storekeepers, sold out to William Killion, another storekeeper, for 75 pounds.<ref name=nswshr-326/>


He in turn sold out to another storekeeper, James H. Young on 25 January 1868 for 60 pounds. Young sold to Francis Marchment on 6 September 1881 for 120 pounds and it was about this time that the eastern section was added. The property remained in the marchment family until sold to A. P. Hayward on 14 January 1925.<ref>(Port Macquarie Historical Society)</ref><ref name=nswshr-326/>
He in turn sold out to another storekeeper, James H. Young on 25 January 1868 for 60 pounds. Young sold to Francis Marchment on 6 September 1881 for 120 pounds and it was about this time that the eastern section was added. The property remained in the marchment family until sold to A. P. Hayward on 14 January 1925.<ref name="ReferenceA">(Port Macquarie Historical Society)</ref><ref name=nswshr-326/>


Francis Marchment (1843-1923) occupied this building from 1881 to 1925. He immigrated from Gloucestershire in 1862 and arrived in Port Macquarie in 1869 with his partner George Day. They procured a 3 tonne cutter and traded extensively on the [[Hastings River]] particularly to Rawdon Island and Beechwood. Day sold out after a short time. Trade was chiefly by barter, the settlers providing cedar logs, hides, poultry and corn in return for sugar, flour, tea, salt and clothes. The cedar logs were towed in rafts behind the cutter. His traders horn was a welcome sound to the settlers along the river, as his cutter was the only contact with the outside world and for fresh supplies.<ref>(Port Macquarie Historical Society)</ref><ref name=nswshr-326/>
Francis Marchment (1843-1923) occupied this building from 1881 to 1925. He immigrated from Gloucestershire in 1862 and arrived in Port Macquarie in 1869 with his partner George Day. They procured a 3 tonne cutter and traded extensively on the [[Hastings River]] particularly to Rawdon Island and Beechwood. Day sold out after a short time. Trade was chiefly by barter, the settlers providing cedar logs, hides, poultry and corn in return for sugar, flour, tea, salt and clothes. The cedar logs were towed in rafts behind the cutter. His traders horn was a welcome sound to the settlers along the river, as his cutter was the only contact with the outside world and for fresh supplies.<ref name="ReferenceA"/><ref name=nswshr-326/>


He met his wife Christina Newberry 1855-1911 at Rawdon Island. There was a family of seven sons and two daughters most of whom were born in this building.<ref name=nswshr-326/>
He met his wife Christina Newberry 1855-1911 at Rawdon Island. There was a family of seven sons and two daughters most of whom were born in this building.<ref name=nswshr-326/>


It was taken over by the Hastings Historical Society in 1959 and progressively reconstructed with major additions in 1968 and 1977. During the initial renovations and restoration evidence of alterations during its earlier existence were found together with foundation bricks bearing arrows and other convict marks. Later extensions have been made to accommodate additional research, storage and display areas and office space.<ref name=nswshr-326/>
It was taken over by the Hastings Historical Society in 1959 and progressively reconstructed with major additions in 1968 and 1977. During the initial renovations and restoration evidence of alterations during its earlier existence were found together with foundation bricks bearing arrows and other convict marks. Later extensions have been made to accommodate additional research, storage and display areas and office space.<ref name=nswshr-326/>


In 2013 the Society commissioned a Cultural Tourism Plan from Kevin Williams of [[Sydney]] Scenes, with a grant from the [[Office of Environment and Heritage (New South Wales)|NSW Office of Environment and Heritage]]. A copy was lodged with the Heritage Council in 2014 and it made recommendations to improve the museum's sustainability.<ref name=nswshr-326-1878>Sommers, 2016, 2</ref><ref name=nswshr-326/>
In 2013 the Society commissioned a Cultural Tourism Plan from Kevin Williams of [[Sydney]] Scenes, with a grant from the [[Office of Environment & Heritage]]. A copy was lodged with the Heritage Council in 2014 and it made recommendations to improve the museum's sustainability.<ref name=nswshr-326-1878>Sommers, 2016, 2</ref><ref name=nswshr-326/>


== Description ==
== Description ==
The architectural style is Old Colonial Georgian. It is a simple two-storey building of painted brick cosntruction (hand-made bricks) with [[Hipped roof|hipped]] iron roof over the original shingles and two [[chimneys]]. The roof was formerly [[gable]], but changed when a 13ft extension was made to the eastern end of the building in the late nineteenth century. This extension involved the removal of an internal staircase attached to the eastern wall. A [[Skillion roof|skillion]] kitchen formerly extended along the southern wall of the building. Ceilings and upstairs internal walls are boarded. The building was derelict when leased by the Hastings District Historical Society in 1959. Restoration included new flooring to the ground floor, new staircase, paintwork and guttering, repalcement of fireplace surrounds, and erection of an annexe. Major extensions were made on the south side in 1968 and in 1977. There were further extensions to the rear of the building in 1988.<ref name=nswshr-326-1879>Suters Architects Snell, 1991</ref><ref name=nswshr-326/>
The architectural style is Old Colonial Georgian. It is a simple two-story building of painted brick construction (hand-made bricks) with [[Hipped roof|hipped]] iron roof over the original shingles and two [[chimneys]]. The roof was formerly [[gable]], but changed when a 13&nbsp;ft extension was made to the eastern end of the building in the late nineteenth century. This extension involved the removal of an internal staircase attached to the eastern wall. A [[Skillion roof|skillion]] kitchen formerly extended along the southern wall of the building. Ceilings and upstairs internal walls are boarded. The building was derelict when leased by the Hastings District Historical Society in 1959. Restoration included new flooring to the ground floor, new staircase, paintwork and guttering, replacement of fireplace surrounds, and erection of an annexe. Major extensions were made on the south side in 1968 and in 1977. There were further extensions to the rear of the building in 1988.<ref name=nswshr-326-1879>Suters Architects Snell, 1991</ref><ref name=nswshr-326/>


The physical condition of the building was reported as excellent as at 11 October 2004. The archaeological potential is medium. Underfloor deposits of convict built bricks have been found during renovation and evidence of earlier building alterations.<ref name=nswshr-326/>
The physical condition of the building was reported as excellent as at 11 October 2004. The archaeological potential is medium. Underfloor deposits of convict built bricks have been found during renovation and evidence of earlier building alterations.<ref name=nswshr-326/>


=== Modifications and dates ===
=== Modifications and dates ===
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== Heritage listing ==
== Heritage listing ==
The museum building demonstrates the form scale and style of development which took place when free settlement was permitted in Port Macquarie. One of the only surviving early commercial and residential buildings in Port Macquarie. Located near other historic buildings such as the [[Old Port Macquarie Courthouse|Courthouse]] and The Garrison. As a museum it continues to provide a focus for historical research and heritage within the community.<ref name=nswshr-326-1879/><ref name=nswshr-326/>
The museum building demonstrates the form scale and style of development which took place when free settlement was permitted in Port Macquarie. One of the only surviving early commercial and residential buildings in Port Macquarie. Located near other historic buildings such as the [[Old Port Macquarie Courthouse|Courthouse]] and The Garrison. As a museum it continues to provide a focus for historical research and heritage within the community.<ref name=nswshr-326-1879/><ref name=nswshr-326/>


Hastings Historical Society Museum was listed on the [[New South Wales State Heritage Register]] on 2 April 1999.
Hastings Historical Society Museum was listed on the [[New South Wales State Heritage Register]] on 2 April 1999.


== See also ==
==See also==
{{Portal|New South Wales}}
{{Portal|New South Wales}}
*[[Old Port Macquarie Courthouse]]
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== References ==
*[[St Thomas' Anglican Church, Port Macquarie|St Thomas' Anglican Church]]
*[[Port Macquarie Government House Site]]
*[[Port Macquarie First Burying Ground]]
*[[Port Macquarie Second Burying Ground]]
*[[Overseers' Cottages Remains, Port Macquarie|Overseers' Cottages Remains]]
*[[Lake Innes House Ruins]]

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==References==
{{reflist}}
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=== Bibliography ===
===Bibliography===
* {{cite web|author=|date=2007|title=Museum - Tourism Website|url=http://www.visitnsw.com.au/Operator.aspx?ProductId=9019484}}
* {{cite web|author=|date=2007|title=Museum - Tourism Website|url=http://www.visitnsw.com.au/Operator.aspx?ProductId=9019484}}
* {{cite book|last=Cutter|first=Deryck|date=1999|title=NSW State Heritage Inventory Form}}
* {{cite book|last=Cutter|first=Deryck|date=1999|title=NSW State Heritage Inventory Form}}
* {{cite web|author=Port Macquarie-Hastings Council|date=2006|title=Museum - Tourism Website|url=http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/html/973-museum.asp}}
* {{cite web|author=Port Macquarie-Hastings Council|date=2006|title=Museum - Tourism Website|url=http://www.hastings.nsw.gov.au/www/html/973-museum.asp}}
* {{cite book|author=Suters Architects Snell|date=1991|title=Municipality of Hastings Heritage Study|number=HS0015}}
* {{cite book|author=Suters Architects Snell|date=1991|title=Municipality of Hastings Heritage Study|number=HS0015}}

=== Attribution ===
===Attribution===
{{NSW-SHR-CC|name=Hastings Historical Society Museum|dno=5045338|id=00326|year=2018|accessdate=1 June 2018}}
{{NSW-SHR-CC|name=Hastings Historical Society Museum|dno=5045338|id=00326|year=2018|accessdate=1 June 2018}}

==External links==
*{{Official website}}
*[https://www.port-macquarie-historical-museum.org.au/ Former website – Port Macquarie Historical Society]


[[Category:New South Wales State Heritage Register]]
[[Category:New South Wales State Heritage Register]]

Latest revision as of 05:09, 22 July 2024

Hastings Historical Society Museum
Hastings Historical Society Museum is located in New South Wales
Hastings Historical Society Museum
Location of Hastings Historical Society Museum in New South Wales
Location22 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, New South Wales, Australia
Coordinates31°25′46″S 152°54′36″E / 31.4294°S 152.9101°E / -31.4294; 152.9101
Built1835–1840
OwnerPort Macquarie Historical Society
Websiteportmuseum.org.au
Official nameHastings Historical Society Museum; Port Macquarie Historical Society Museum; Port Macquarie Museum; Store and residence
TypeState heritage (built)
Designated2 April 1999
Reference no.326
TypeOther – Commercial
CategoryCommercial
BuildersWilliam Stokes

Hastings Historical Society Museum is a heritage-listed former retail store and now museum at 22 Clarence Street, Port Macquarie, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, New South Wales, Australia. It was built from 1835 to 1840 by William Stokes. It is also known as Port Macquarie Historical Society Museum and Port Macquarie Museum. It was added to the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.[1]

History

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The museum building was used as a store until well into the twentieth century. The block of land on which the Museum now stands was purchased at auction by Edward McRoberts on 14 February 1834 for 13 pounds 8 shillings, 8 pence. The titles were issued to him on 22 December 1834.[1]

The older western portion of this building was probably erected between 1835 and 1840. It was owned by Mr W. Stokes sometime after 1834 but little is known until 17 January 1853 when Samuel H. and Elizabeth Cohen, storekeepers, sold out to William Killion, another storekeeper, for 75 pounds.[1]

He in turn sold out to another storekeeper, James H. Young on 25 January 1868 for 60 pounds. Young sold to Francis Marchment on 6 September 1881 for 120 pounds and it was about this time that the eastern section was added. The property remained in the marchment family until sold to A. P. Hayward on 14 January 1925.[2][1]

Francis Marchment (1843-1923) occupied this building from 1881 to 1925. He immigrated from Gloucestershire in 1862 and arrived in Port Macquarie in 1869 with his partner George Day. They procured a 3 tonne cutter and traded extensively on the Hastings River particularly to Rawdon Island and Beechwood. Day sold out after a short time. Trade was chiefly by barter, the settlers providing cedar logs, hides, poultry and corn in return for sugar, flour, tea, salt and clothes. The cedar logs were towed in rafts behind the cutter. His traders horn was a welcome sound to the settlers along the river, as his cutter was the only contact with the outside world and for fresh supplies.[2][1]

He met his wife Christina Newberry 1855-1911 at Rawdon Island. There was a family of seven sons and two daughters most of whom were born in this building.[1]

It was taken over by the Hastings Historical Society in 1959 and progressively reconstructed with major additions in 1968 and 1977. During the initial renovations and restoration evidence of alterations during its earlier existence were found together with foundation bricks bearing arrows and other convict marks. Later extensions have been made to accommodate additional research, storage and display areas and office space.[1]

In 2013 the Society commissioned a Cultural Tourism Plan from Kevin Williams of Sydney Scenes, with a grant from the Office of Environment & Heritage. A copy was lodged with the Heritage Council in 2014 and it made recommendations to improve the museum's sustainability.[3][1]

Description

[edit]

The architectural style is Old Colonial Georgian. It is a simple two-story building of painted brick construction (hand-made bricks) with hipped iron roof over the original shingles and two chimneys. The roof was formerly gable, but changed when a 13 ft extension was made to the eastern end of the building in the late nineteenth century. This extension involved the removal of an internal staircase attached to the eastern wall. A skillion kitchen formerly extended along the southern wall of the building. Ceilings and upstairs internal walls are boarded. The building was derelict when leased by the Hastings District Historical Society in 1959. Restoration included new flooring to the ground floor, new staircase, paintwork and guttering, replacement of fireplace surrounds, and erection of an annexe. Major extensions were made on the south side in 1968 and in 1977. There were further extensions to the rear of the building in 1988.[4][1]

The physical condition of the building was reported as excellent as at 11 October 2004. The archaeological potential is medium. Underfloor deposits of convict built bricks have been found during renovation and evidence of earlier building alterations.[1]

Modifications and dates

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  • 1834 - store built
  • 1880s - extension to eastern end of building
  • 1959 - renovated
  • 1968 - extension on the south side
  • 1977 - extension on the south side
  • 1988 - further extensions to the rear of the building[1]

Heritage listing

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The museum building demonstrates the form scale and style of development which took place when free settlement was permitted in Port Macquarie. One of the only surviving early commercial and residential buildings in Port Macquarie. Located near other historic buildings such as the Courthouse and The Garrison. As a museum it continues to provide a focus for historical research and heritage within the community.[4][1]

Hastings Historical Society Museum was listed on the New South Wales State Heritage Register on 2 April 1999.

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Hastings Historical Society Museum". New South Wales State Heritage Register. Department of Planning & Environment. H00326. Retrieved 1 June 2018. Text is licensed by State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) under CC BY 4.0 licence.
  2. ^ a b (Port Macquarie Historical Society)
  3. ^ Sommers, 2016, 2
  4. ^ a b Suters Architects Snell, 1991

Bibliography

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Attribution

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This Wikipedia article was originally based on Hastings Historical Society Museum, entry number 00326 in the New South Wales State Heritage Register published by the State of New South Wales (Department of Planning and Environment) 2018 under CC-BY 4.0 licence, accessed on 1 June 2018.

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