Historic Theme(s): Theme 4.1: Farming & Agriculture Theme 6.2: Building Homes in Lara Condition Good Integrity Altered Photograph Date 16 October 2012 CURRENT HERITAGE STATUS ON STATUTORY REGISTERS: Victorian Heritage Register: Heritage Inventory: Local Planning Scheme: CURRENT HERITAGE STATUS ON OTHER REGISTERS: Register of the National Estate - Database No: National Trust (Victoria) Register: RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE: Local RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommended for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register Recommended for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Inventory Recommended for inclusion as a Heritage Overlay in the Planning Scheme Not Recommended for inclusion as a Heritage Overlay Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Comments External Paint Controls Should Apply Internal Alteration Controls Should Apply Tree Controls Should Apply Fences &/or Outbuildings of Note STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: What is Significant? The cottage at 85 Curletts Road, Lara, has significance for its associations with early farming developments in the Lara area from 1869, and particularly with William Harding (c.1833-1917), one of Lara's early farmers and builders. It was not until 1874 when he constructed the existing limestone dwelling and attached stone dairy and he occupied the property from January 1875. Harding's acquisition of the land was a consequence of the 42nd Clause of the amended Land Act that came into force in 1869. The Act enabled 'small selectors' to obtain freehold over a three or seven year period, so long as the land was cultivated and improved, and a permanent residence constructed. Harding purchased the land outright on 21 December 1875. He was one of the few builders in the locality in the 19th century. The existing cottage is a physical legacy of Harding's working life at Lara, and one of a small number of
Historic Theme(s): Theme 4.1: Farming & Agriculture Theme 6.2: Building Homes in Lara Condition Integrity Good Altered Photograph Date 16 October 2012 CURRENT HERITAGE STATUS ON STATUTORY REGISTERS: Victorian Heritage Register: Heritage Inventory: Local Planning Scheme: CURRENT HERITAGE STATUS ON OTHER REGISTERS: Register of the National Estate - Database No: National Trust (Victoria) Register: RECOMMENDED LEVEL OF SIGNIFICANCE: RECOMMENDATIONS: Recommended for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Register Recommended for inclusion in the Victorian Heritage Inventory Local Recommended for inclusion as a Heritage Overlay in the Planning Scheme Not Recommended for inclusion as a Heritage Overlay Schedule to the Heritage Overlay Comments External Paint Controls Should Apply Internal Alteration Controls Should Apply Tree Controls Should Apply Fences &/or Outbuildings of Note STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE: What is Significant? The cottage at 85 Curletts Road, Lara, has significance for its associations with early farming developments in the Lara area from 1869, and particularly with William Harding (c.1833-1917), one of Lara's early farmers and builders. It was not until 1874 when he constructed the existing limestone dwelling and attached stone dairy and he occupied the property from January 1875. Harding's acquisition of the land was a consequence of the 42nd Clause of the amended Land Act that came into force in 1869. The Act enabled 'small selectors' to obtain freehold over a three or seven year period, so long as the land was cultivated and improved, and a permanent residence constructed. Harding purchased the land outright on 21 December 1875. He was one of the few builders in the locality in the 19th century. The existing cottage is a physical legacy of Harding's working life at Lara, and one of a small number of
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