BAG HISTORY GROUP

State Library of South Australia - Melbourne Express [B 56432]

History Articles / Historical Houses

We have written a number of feature articles for Blackwood Times newspaper - these articles highlight important and interesting aspects of the way the local district and lifestyle has evolved; community leaders, industries, historic properties, community activities and more. Click the text below to read an article.

22 -24 Coromandel Parade

The two storey mansion at 22-24 Coromandel Parade was built in 1881 for Member of Parliament, William Townsend and, given its position...

Verco House

The Victorian era mansion at number 16 Coromandel Parade Blackwood is a State Heritage place. It was built by the Honourable John Carr in...

Blackwood Railway Station

The 1883 building of the railway and construction of the station at Blackwood directly influenced the development of the area providing a...

Karinya to Colebrook

From Karinya Inebriates Retreat to Colebrook Reconciliation Park. An historical overview. Karinya was opened on October 26, 1912 as an...

Craiglee House

One of the oldest substantial homes in the Blackwood district is ‘Craiglee House’ at 183 Coromandel Parade in Coromandel Valley and was...

Birralee

The grand Victorian home, Birralee in Sheoak Road, Belair was built in 1897 by Dr Thomas Kinley Hamilton. The two storey Italianate...

Ashby House

Look out for the stately Ashby house on the corner of Shepherd Hill Road and Sherbourne Avenue as you come around the bend. Wittunga...

Adey Road

In 2015 the Adey Road precinct was declared an Historic Conservation Area in recognition of its importance in the historical and...

Sturtbrae

Located on Sturt Creek (a tributary of the Sturt River) at 7 Bellevue Drive, Bellevue Heights, Sturtbrae is a State Heritage place,...

Buffalo

‘Buffalo’, one of Blackwood’s oldest houses at 44 Coromandel Parade, was built in 1881 by Daniel John Hewett and named in memory of his...

Gamble Cottage

The iconic Gamble Cottage is owned and funded by the City of Mitcham as a community asset and is ours to enjoy and use. The classic...