Hassall & Jefferis Cottages

Item details


Name of item:	Hassall & Jefferis Cottages
Other name/s:	Cutter's Inn, Kangaroo Inn, Government or Mittagong Farm Home, Child Welfare Home
Type of item:	Built
Group/Collection:	Residential buildings (private)
Category:	Other - Residential Buildings (private)
Location:	Lat: -34.4532619259 Long: 150.4852587890
Primary address:	Old South Road, Mittagong, NSW 2575
Parish:	Mittagong
County:	Camden
Local govt. area:	Wingecarribee
Local Aboriginal Land Council:	Illawarra

Property description

Lot/Volume Code	Lot/Volume Number	Section Number	Plan/Folio Code	Plan/Folio Number
LOT	16		DP	879494

All addresses

Street Address	Suburb/town	LGA	Parish	County	Type
Old South Road	Mittagong	Wingecarribee	Mittagong	Camden	Primary Address

Owner/s

Organisation Name	Owner Category	Date Ownership Updated
	Private	19 Oct 05

Statement of significance:


	The complex of buildings have historic significance as early remaining structures from the original village of Mittagong. The property has links to colonial figures such as Charles Sturt (although no structures from his period of ownership have survived) and significant links to the mail coach industry which used the buildings as a mail coach staging stop and roadside inn. In spite of additions and alterations the buildings dating to the 1840-1860s are rare surviving remnants of a roadside inn and stables, indicative of the form they were in during their working life from that era. The structures represent a phase in the development of transport, facilities and communication serving the road to the southern area of New South Wales prior to the construction of the railway in the late 1860s. The property's later use as government accomodation for children has social significance illustrating social welfare policy and the property's adaptation to changing circumstances and purposes.
	Date significance updated: 11 Sep 06
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Description


Builder/Maker:	George Cutter (first inn); William Sherwin
Construction years:	1827-1842
Physical description:	SETTING The two buildings known as Hassall and Jefferis are located on the Old South Road, Mittagong. They are in a semi-rural location, set back from the road in a group of buildings, with open garden space surrounding them. The Old South Road was once the main road to the south, but now is a minor road. The cottages' site has regional significance as one of the early (1822) land grants, as the location of one of the earliest and best known Inns (Cutter's Inn 1827-35) and as the (probable) home of Charles Sturt between 1836 & 1838 (LEP, 2010). The present building group has fabric and components dating back to the 1840s together with elements and stylistic detailing from a number of subsequent periods to the mid 20th century, and though a somewhat eclectic pair of structures they provide a remarkably explicit account of their functional and social changes as well as a creative example of traditional building evolution with a notable compatibility of overall character (LEP, 2010). Site/garden: 80 acres of sheltered, fertile land. Approximately 7 acres of established garden surrounding the home (former inn) and cottages (Carpenter, 2016). Features in the setting are paddocks with scattered locally-indigenous eucalypts and a backdrop of bushland. Features of the garden are extensive lawns around the building complex, edges with lines of Lombardy poplars, (Populus nigra 'Italica') and with arrays of clumped plantings of deciduous exotic trees (poplars and Asian/Manchurian pears (Pyrus ussuriensis) and exotic conifers (Bhutan cypress: Cupressus torulosa), Monterey pines (Pinus radiata). Inner lawns are defined by box hedging and punctuation points (Buxus sempervirens)(Stuart Read, pers.comm., 22/8/2016). JEFFERIS/ STABLE & CARRIAGE HOUSE STRUCTURE The former carriage house is a two storey stone (sawn sandstone and andstock brick (Carpenter, 2016)) building with verandah on both levels called Jefferis by Paul Davies (1991). According to Davies and Partridge's 1991 assessment report, Jefferis was probably built as a one-storey building without verandahs, containing a small loft, horse stalls, two coach stalls and a tack room.The stone carriage or coach house building has the date 1842 incised on the keystone. A circa 1840s brick cottage is attached to the former carriage house, probably as a residence for a coachman. The carriage and stable structure contains numerous alterations from various periods, from the late 19th century through the 20th. These alterations illustrate its adaptation early on, for use as a residence. A doorway was cut into the wall connecting the attached 1840s cottage residence to the carriage house, so that now they are viewed as one residential building. Jefferis now presents with dominant gable over the entrance door with symmetrical bay windows, a verandah and french doors. Carriage entrances are infilled and windows have been cut into walls . Kitchen, bathroom and laundry facilities were installed. The floor was tiled, and tongue and groove ceiling linings were added on both levels (Davies 1991). HASSALL/CUTTERS INN STRUCTURE C.1827 single-storey building with attic dormer windows. Home of sandstone brick with four bedroom suites, living rooms of excellent proportion (Carpenter, 2016). The front section of Hassall may have replaced an earlier structure such as the original Cutter's Inn. Other structures: Additionally there are three separate single-storey brick structures of significance including a possible original kitchen building dating to circa 1845 - 1865. Davies suggests they may be constructed from bricks made on site (Davies 1991). These three structures relate to and appear as extensions to the brick residence building called "Hassall". The space between the three earlier structures forms a sort of courtyard at the rear of Hassall. This area had been enclosed with a two storey infill addition (Davies, 1991). That structure has now been removed (Heritage Division File). The owner reported that during works on site a well was discovered in that area and an early brick lined water tank. Cottages (2) Two meticulously-restored, one bedroom cottages (http://www.wmcarpenter.com.au/property/lower-mittagong-cutters-inn/)(Carpenter, 2016). Well: The owner reported that during works on site a well was discovered in that area. Water Tank: The owner reported that during works on site an early brick lined water tank was discovered.
	Date condition updated:22 Aug 06
Modifications and dates:	c1827 original 'Cutters Inn' building c1842 sandstone cottage/coach house built 1842+ coach house cottage built 1845-50 Brick loft extended on upper storey of stone coach house. late 1840s- 1850s: 3 other 'Hassall' buildings built: kitchen/sitting room; one-roomed domed ceiling building adjacent to it and a 1-2 room building (detached kitchen block?) c.1865-70 Inn building 'Hassall' built, perhaps replacing the earlier structure, e.g. Cutters Inn of c1827 1875+ site used as a residence for destitute children - likely modifications made to accommodate this use. Later used as a government farm - possible alterations to fit this use. early 20th century: many changes: additions, new buildings, services: 1907 - period of development with major impact on appearance and finish of structures; much of earlier fabric and finish removed. Re-roofing of carriage house structure with dominant gable over the entrance door with symmetrical bay windows on the verandah and the addition of french doors. Infilling of carriage entrances and provision of windows to create dining room. Kitchen, bathroom and laundry installed. Tiling of floor, tongue and groove lining for ceilings both levels. Doorway created connecting attached 1840s cottage to carriage house. 1923 Hassall Cottage and garden modified 1983 - fire occurred in roof of Jefferis cottage damaging the iron and allowing water to enter, affecting the ceiling linings. 1988 - extensive vandalism occurred including all windows broken as well as sashes and frames. Doors removed, smashed or stolen. Staircases destroyed, fire place surrounds removed, sections of ceilings removed, etc. 1989 - Commencement of modifications by new owner. Hassall and Jefferis altered and some 20th century structures removed. 1991- 2000 new landscaping and plantings were undertaken. 2000 - Heritage Office noted that works had been undertaken, affecting archaeology and the landscape. The property was restored and the landscape extensively modified. The two storey infill addition to Hassall (its 'courtyard' was removed. 2001+ new enclosed courtyard for farm machinery. The addition of a hedge to provided residents with some privacy while the buildings remain visible from the road. A new landscaped axis and approach was made to the buildings, moving the entrance approximately ten metres. The traditional entrance to the complex and was always to the north side and around to the back of the buildings (Jane Hagan, pers.comm., 3/6/2016). 2005+ Berrima District Aero Club new hangars on nearby airstrip approved with conditions, minimising vibration during construction to minimise adverse impact on Cutters Inn complex (Heritage Division file).


Current use:	Residence
Former use:	Aboriginal land, town lot, Coachhouse and stable; Coaching inn; Country home; Government residence for children/boys, Government farm

History

Historical notes:

INDIGENOUS HISTORY
Gundungurra or Gandangarra people lived in the Southern Highlands area, which includes Mittagong, for many thousands of years. People who spoke the Gundungurra language lived in the Blue Mountains, the Southern Highlands and the Goulburn Plains of New South Wales. They lived in small groups of extended family members, who were attached to particular country areas. After Anglo-European settlers caused displacement of Gundungurra people, they often worked on farms or grazing properties within and adjacent to their traditional countries (Di Johnson: 2004).

Gundungurra groups left archaeological evidence of their occupation throughout their traditional homelands, including scarred trees where bark was removed for use as a boat or other object, grinding grooves on rocks where axes were ground, and occupation sites which include middens. Well-worn Gundungurra pathways on ridge tops were often the routes used as the first roads by colonists (Di Johnson, 2004). Possibly this could have been the origin of the Old South Road where the Hassall and Jefferis Cottages are located.

The area is home to the Tharawal and Gungungurra people (Robinson, 2008).

Camden and the Cow Pastures:
The area is associated with the early history of the colony of New South Wales. Governor Hunter named it 'The Cowpastures' after cattle which had strayed from the Farm Cove settlement were discovered there in 1795 (to the south-west of Sydney). Due to the early European settlers, namely the Macarthurs, who established flourishing wool, wine and wheat industries here, the area is said to be the 'birthplace of the nation's wealth' (ibid, 2008).

Mittagong:
(Colonial) settlement in Mittagong developed early in (the 19th century). In 1816 (Governor) Macquarie referred to Mittagong as 'Marragan or Minnikin' and then (surveyor) James Meehan spelt it Mittagong in March 1818. James (?surveyor, John) Oxley also spelt it this way two years earlier. In its early application Mittagong referred to the range, which ends in the Gib (Mt. Gibraltar) but in March 1818, Meehan mentioned 'Mittagong Station Flat'. A village was formed at the Iron Works called 'Nattai' and then known as 'New Sheffield'. In 1848 Thomas Moore gave evidence before the Select Committee on Railways that the neighbourhood of Chalkers Flat was a place where a station could be formed. In 1867 the railway was completed and called 'Mittagong'. This area is now known as Lower Mittagong, where William Chalker had his property in 1821. A permit was granted to him in 1821 that allowed him to go through the Cow Pastures (Southwestern Sydney) with 93 head of cattle with 2 stock keepers to graze his stock on the Mittagong Range. Chalker was the Principal Overseer of Government Stock at the Cow Pastures and for his services received 200 acres of land, but he died before the grant was surveyed. This land was later granted to Elizabeth Sheckell, his widow, who remarried after his death. William Chalker is regarded as a pioneer of the district of Mittagong and his land climbed over the Mittagong Ranges that is now known as Old South Road (Bolst and Conacher, 2014)

In 1827 George Cutler built a building to be used as an inn, which was originally granted to Robert Plumb. This land is known as Portion 73, Parish of Mittagong. Cutler ended up being fined as he anticipated the issue of a license and began selling alcohol. In July 1830 a free license was issued for 1 year and the inn was named 'The Kangaroo' (ibid, 2014).

For some years Charles Sturt resided on a property on Old South Road. In 1836, Sturt as a dairyman employed the notorious bushranger Martin Cash. He began milking two cows, which later increased to eight. Cash said Sturt was a quiet man and was rarely seen (ibid, 2014).

On Rowels Hill in the 1850s the first church was built, which was also used as a school. The church was a slab and bark structure, which was replaced by a better building with the foundation stone being laid on 28/8/1861. In 1873 services ceased and the building (was) demolished with two of the stones being built into the extensions of St. Stephen's Church, Mittagong, in 1928 (ibid, 2014)..

From 1820 to 1835 traffic to the south used the old road that went through Mittagong. When the new line (of The Great South Road) through Berrima opened, the highway over the Mittagong Range and to Bong Bong was deserted. Lower Mittagong was the first (colonial) pioneer settlement of the district (ibid, 2014).

The Great Southern Railway:
1867 was a momentous year. In December, the newly completed railway line from Sydney opened and in anticipation for an influx of people, the owners of the large estates began subdividing, with the first town plots sold in 1863. By the time Moss Vale station opened, the town had a store, postal service and hotel, mainly to cater for the needs of the large number of railway workers and their families who had come to the district. Their small tent communities had sprung up all along the Great Southern Railway line as it forged south to Goulburn. Lewis Levy from Berrima opened the first store, having cannily anticipated the decline in business in Berrima once it was bypassed by the railway. Business people of Sutton Forest saw Moss Vale's potential as the future centre of the district and many of the first land buyers in Moss Vale were Sutton Forest and Berrima people (ibid, 2001, 82).

The coming of the railway to Moss Vale required subdivision of part of Throsby Park estate and provided impetus for the establishment of the town of Moss Vale. Its name commemorates Jemmy Moss, an ex-convict servant of Charles Throsby, who lived in a hut on Throsby land in what is now Spring Street, Moss Vale. Moss had been transported to NSW for 7 years in 1828 for stealing but proved a valued employee to the Throsby family.

The opening up of the Yarrawa Brush (rainforest area, split up and cleared for farming) in the 1860s - the Robertson, Burrawang and Wilde's Meadow area - added to the importance of the rail head at Moss Vale, which became the district centre for sending produce and other freight to the Sydney market (Emery, 2001, 82).

Hassall and Jefferis Cottages:
LAND GRANT HISTORY
The cottages' site has regional significance as one of the early land grants in the area, to Robert Plume in 1822 (LEP, 2010).

The first inn established at the property was built by George Cutter and opened as the Kangaroo Inn in 1827, following the initial grant of land in 1822 or 1823. It was a timber structure which fronted the "Road to the new Country". The Inn catered for coaching services to the south and was the first licensed premises south of Razorback Range.

It was one of the earliest and best known inns (Cutter's Inn 1827-35)(ibid, 2010).

When the main road to the south was relocated by Surveyor General Thomas Mitchell in 1830 to its present location through Mittagong and Berrima, the coaching trade declined and the property was sold to explorer Charles Sturt in 1836 who apparently used the property as a residence (Davies, 1991). The site is the location of and as the (probable) home of Charles Sturt between 1836 & 1838 (ibid, 2010).

William Sherwin purchased the property in 1839 (Davies, 1991).

MAIL COACH HISTORY
After 1840 the inn became a mail coach staging post and was used by Cobb & Co., until 1867 when the rail head reached Mittagong (Davies, 1991). The stone carriage or coach house building has the date 1842 incised on the keystone and apparently dates to that year. Paul Davies identifies the coach house as "Jefferis" (1991). An additional brick structure serving as the coach house residence cottage was built against the wall of the coach house after 1842.

Three other early buildings built circa late 1840s - 1850s are identified as "Hassall" including a kitchen or sittting room building; a one room domed ceiling building adjacent; and another one or two room structure possibly a detached kitchen. All three were built as stand-alone structures or extensions to the inn building ("Hassall") constructed circa 1865-1870. Hassall may have replaced an earlier structure such as the original Cutter's Inn.

WELFARE AND FARM HOME ACCOMMODATION
Following 1875 the property was no longer used as an inn and was sold and used as residential accommodation for destitute children, and later a Government Farm for detaining boys.

During the early 20th century many modifications occurred on the site including additions, new buildings and services, etc. The Jefferis structure was depicted in a 1923 government architect's map as Mittagong Farm Homes Cottage No. 8. The Hassall structure was Farm Home Cottage Number 11 (Davies 1991: Illustration 42).

In 1976 the Farm Homes for young people were closed and the buildings were abandoned and vandalised in the 1980s. The buildings were made the subject of a Permanent Conservation Order in 1986.

RECENT WORKS
Because of the major modifications which occurred after 1907, Paul Davies identified 1911 as an appropriate date to which the buildings could be restored (1991, 5.1.6). "The most consistent period of the buildings' development should be retained in preference to conjectural reconstruction of earlier periods" (1991, 5.2.6).

There were no serviceable timber remnants in the buildings when the property was acquired by the Hagan family in 1989. The Hagans restored the buildings to their 1911 state as per the 1991 Davies Conservation Plan (Jane Hagan, pers.comm., 3/6/2016).

In 2001 permission was granted to build a new garage (with date stone indicating construction date) in the style of the 1840s buildings, over the footprint of a twentieth century building that was demolished, according to the owner, because it was unsafe (Heritage Division File). The 20th century structure was adjacent to Jefferis and was associated with the Farm Home residential occupancy. Additionally in 2001, a new enclosed yard for farm machinery was approved. The Hassall cottage has been modified and the garden and grounds extensively landscaped in the 1990s.

In 2005, the nearby airstrip operated by Berrima District Aero Club applied to build additional hangars, leading to submissions to the Heritage Council for advice regarding impact to the former Cutter's Inn property. With input from the Heritage Office the Wingecarribee Shire Council approved the application with several conditions, including the exclusion of student flying and other limitations in order to minimise harmful vibration to the heritage buildings and to reduce possibility of destructive impact.

The property was placed on the real estate market in 2016 (Carpenter, 2016).

Historic themes

Australian theme (abbrev)	New South Wales theme	Local theme
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Commerce-Activities relating to buying, selling and exchanging goods and services	Innkeeping-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Communication-Activities relating to the creation and conveyance of information	Communicating by mail-
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Environment - cultural landscape-Activities associated with the interactions between humans, human societies and the shaping of their physical surroundings	Developing local, regional and national economies-National Theme 3
3. Economy-Developing local, regional and national economies	Transport-Activities associated with the moving of people and goods from one place to another, and systems for the provision of such movements	Coaching Inns along roads-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.	Adapted heritage building or structure-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.	Hotel accommodation-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Accommodation-Activities associated with the provision of accommodation, and particular types of accommodation – does not include architectural styles – use the theme of Creative Endeavour for such activities.	Accommodating travellers and tourists-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Land tenure-Activities and processes for identifying forms of ownership and occupancy of land and water, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal	1820s-1850s land grants-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Land tenure-Activities and processes for identifying forms of ownership and occupancy of land and water, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal	Changing land uses - from rural to suburban-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Land tenure-Activities and processes for identifying forms of ownership and occupancy of land and water, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal	Granting Crown lands for private farming-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Land tenure-Activities and processes for identifying forms of ownership and occupancy of land and water, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal	Townships-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Land tenure-Activities and processes for identifying forms of ownership and occupancy of land and water, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal	Early farming (Cattle grazing)-
4. Settlement-Building settlements, towns and cities	Land tenure-Activities and processes for identifying forms of ownership and occupancy of land and water, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal	Changing land uses - from rural to tourist-
7. Governing-Governing	Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities.	State government-
7. Governing-Governing	Government and Administration-Activities associated with the governance of local areas, regions, the State and the nation, and the administration of public programs - includes both principled and corrupt activities.	Developing roles for government - building and operating public infrastructure-
7. Governing-Governing	Welfare-Activities and process associated with the provision of social services by the state or philanthropic organisations	Providing a home for disadvantaged children-
7. Governing-Governing	Welfare-Activities and process associated with the provision of social services by the state or philanthropic organisations	Rehabilitation of juvenile offenders-
7. Governing-Governing	Welfare-Activities and process associated with the provision of social services by the state or philanthropic organisations	Providing training for destitute boys-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Creative endeavour-Activities associated with the production and performance of literary, artistic, architectural and other imaginative, interpretive or inventive works; and/or associated with the production and expression of cultural phenomena; and/or environments that have inspired such creative activities.	Landscaping - Victorian period-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Creative endeavour-Activities associated with the production and performance of literary, artistic, architectural and other imaginative, interpretive or inventive works; and/or associated with the production and expression of cultural phenomena; and/or environments that have inspired such creative activities.	Landscaping - colonial period-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Creative endeavour-Activities associated with the production and performance of literary, artistic, architectural and other imaginative, interpretive or inventive works; and/or associated with the production and expression of cultural phenomena; and/or environments that have inspired such creative activities.	Interior design styles and periods - Victorian-
8. Culture-Developing cultural institutions and ways of life	Creative endeavour-Activities associated with the production and performance of literary, artistic, architectural and other imaginative, interpretive or inventive works; and/or associated with the production and expression of cultural phenomena; and/or environments that have inspired such creative activities.	Architectural styles and periods - colonial homestead-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life	Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups	Associations with Charles Sturt, explorer-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life	Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups	Associations with Robert Plume, grantee-
9. Phases of Life-Marking the phases of life	Persons-Activities of, and associations with, identifiable individuals, families and communal groups	Associations with George Cutter, innkeeper-

Assessment of significance


SHR Criteria a) [Historical significance]	Built circa 1842-1865, the buildings demonstrate the early history of the Southern Highlands and the importance of the Old South Road in the development of the south western part of the state. With links to important early figures in the colony such as Charles Sturt, and to important institutions such as Cobb & Co, the site contains importance to the history of transport patterns and mail communication in New South Wales. The site has historic significance linked to its use as a detention farm home for youths.
SHR Criteria c) [Aesthetic significance]	The Conservation Management Plan by Paul Davies states that the site and buildings and rural backdrop are important visually in the valley, and would for most of their life have been clearly seen from the road with a prominent entrance, particularly in the coaching days where prominence was important. Good public visibility of the buildings from the street is considered essential to correct interpretation of the site. (Davies 1991, 2.3.3).
SHR Criteria d) [Social significance]	The buildings and site are of social significance in the development of the Mittagong area, as possibly the only surviving commercial complex from the early period of the original settlement before the re-routing of the main road and before the rail extension in 1867. The property's use as a children's home has social significance to the surrounding community, who were impacted, and the children who came through that system.
SHR Criteria f) [Rarity]	Rare surviving roadside coach stop and inn.
SHR Criteria g) [Representativeness]	Representative of roadside stage coach buildings including carriagehouse, stables and loft, and other kitchen and accomodation extensions roughly in the form seen during their working life in the 1840s-1860s despite additions and alterations. Also represents the first property developed for the detention of children in the southern highlands area, illustrating a method of detainment that is no longer used but which was revolutionary when introduced around the turn of the century. (Davies 1991)
Integrity/Intactness:	No sections of the earlier timber structure extant (Davies 1991).
Assessment criteria:	Items are assessed against the State Heritage Register (SHR) Criteria to determine the level of significance. Refer to the Listings below for the level of statutory protection.

Recommended management:

Recommendations

Management Category	Description	Date Updated
Recommended Management	Review a Conservation Management Plan (CMP)
Recommended Management	Prepare a maintenance schedule or guidelines
Recommended Management	Carry out interpretation, promotion and/or education

Procedures /Exemptions

Section of act	Description	Title	Comments	Action date
57(2)	Exemption to allow work	Heritage Act	See File For Schedule Order Under Section 57(2) to exempt the following activities from Section 57(1): (1) The maintenance of any building or item on the site where maintenance means the continuous protective care of existing material. (2) Garden maintenance including cultivation, pruning, weed control, repair and maintenance of existing fences, gates and garden walls, tree surgery but not including extensive lopping. (3) Change of use	Nov 21 1986
CMP-Endorse	Conservation Plan submitted for endorsement	Conservation Plan	CMP endorsed by Heritage Council 4 April 1991 for a period of five years, expires 4 April 1996.	Apr 4 1991
57(2)	Exemption to allow work	Standard Exemptions	HERITAGE ACT 1977 ORDER UNDER SECTION 57(2) TO GRANT STANDARD EXEMPTIONS FROM APPROVAL I, Penny Sharpe, the Minister for Heritage, on the recommendation of the Heritage Council of New South Wales and under section 57(2) of the Heritage Act 1977: revoke the order made on 2 June 2022 and published in the Government Gazette Number 262 of 17 June 2022; and grant an exemption from section 57(1) of the Act in respect of the engaging in or carrying out the class of activities described in clause 2 Schedule A in such circumstances specified by the relevant standards in clause 2 Schedule A and General Conditions in clause 3 Schedule A. This Order takes effect on the date it is published in the NSW Government Gazette. Dated this 29th day of October 2025 The Hon Penny Sharpe MLC Minister for Heritage For more information on standard exemptions click on the link below.	Nov 7 2025

Standard exemptions for engaging in or carrying out activities / works otherwise prohibited by section 57(1) of the Heritage Act 1977

Listings

Heritage Listing	Listing Title	Listing Number	Gazette Date	Gazette Number	Gazette Page
Heritage Act - State Heritage Register		00491	02 Apr 99	27	1546
Heritage Act - Permanent Conservation Order - former		00491	21 Nov 86	179	5734
Local Environmental Plan	LEP 2010 (as two separate items)		16 Jun 10
National Trust of Australia register	NTA (NSW) Country Register	4155	02 Aug 76

Study details

Title	Year	Number	Author	Inspected by	Guidelines used
Wingecarribee Heritage Survey	1991	WI0195; WI0196	JRC Planning Services	Jocelyn Colleran	No

References, internet links & images

Type	Author	Year	Title
Written			Heritage Division File S91/00464
Written	Di Johnson	2004	Report Concerning Gundungurra Native Title Claim, in Gundungurra Tribal Council website
Management Plan	Partridge & Davies, with Terence E Read & Associates	1991	Cutter's Inn 1827 Mittagong - Conservation Plan

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Data source


The information for this entry comes from the following source:
Name:	Heritage NSW
Database number:	5045486
File number:	S91/00464 & HC 30061

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