Hand Made Bricks 'Toongla' Homestead

DESCRIPTION

TitleHand Made Bricks 'Toongla' HomesteadObject TypeObjectDate1850DescriptionTwo clay bricks from 'Toongla' Homestead.Provenance and Signifcance'Toongla' is a colonial bonded brick home believed to be built by Maurice Scanlan in 1875, after he purchased the property from solicitor William Billyard in 1873.

In 1898, William Moles moved to 'Toongla' from his Tongarra property. On his death in 1911, title passed to his daughters, Barbara and Marion Moles.

'Toongla' house and gardens were classified by the National Trust in 1982. It is under a permanent conservation order, and in private ownership at time of this production.DonorHentze, Derek

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialClayDimensionsa) 5cm x 22cm x12cm b) 6cm x 20cm x 10cm

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CollectionObjectsFamilyMolesLocalityTullimbarPlaceToongla

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Hand Made Bricks 'Toongla' Homestead