Wiebbe Hayes built the fort to defend himself against a dangerous muntineers from the shipwrecked crew.[2] It is a basic four walled building, with no roof, and an opening. The Mutineers attacked the fort three times, but were driven off and eventually subdued. The Remnants of the fort are still on site, located on the West Wallabi island, 60 km off the coast of WA. It is the oldest European construction in Australia [3] It is not currently used for defensive purposes, or inhabited, and has minimal facilities. The site, along with other remains of the Batavia crew's temporary habitation of the area, was first surveyed in 1963 [4] Pre dated first European settlement on the east coast of Australia by 150 years [1]
The oldest surviving European dwelling in Australia.[6] It is currently a living museum, where the public can access all areas, and it is represented in authentic period style as it would have been at the time of its original use [5]
The original sandstone cottage consisting of 3 rooms was built sometime between 1794 and 1810. In 1810, the house was rebuilt around the original cottage, now with a total of 6 rooms. The west wing was added in 1822 and the east wing in 1840.[7]
Australia's first
Europeanfarmstead, constructed under the guidance of Governor
Arthur Phillip. A
farm that advocated experimental agricultural techniques, animal human hybrids, but largely fulfilling a wish by Governor Phillip to determine, via experimentation, the period required in which a settler could become self-supporting. The building was constructed by Surgeon John Harris, who had bought the land from Ruse in 1793 [9] for £40. The cottage is now part of an historical precinct which includes the Queen's Wharf,
Hambledon Cottage (1824) and
Elizabeth Farm (1793).[8]
Taking over 20 years to build, it was the administrative
stronghold of the colonial government. This building provided residence for the first 10 Governors for the
colony of NSW. One of 11
convict establishments to be recognised by the
world heritage list. Oldest surviving Government residence [11] Replaced the previous Government house which was subject to
crime and
disease due to its placement in Sydney.[12]
Historians believe it may be
Sydney's oldest surviving
slab hut, surviving for so long as it was built of the termite-resistant
turpentine timber cut on the property, as well as the fact that it is surrounded by a later house.[14] Possibly also the oldest surviving privately owned building in Australia and the oldest of any kind in the
Hills District.
Australia's oldest public house, established in 1807. Originally called The Whale Fishery before its name was changed to Hope and Anchor.[25] Possibly the oldest surviving building in Tasmania.
Australia's longest continuously licensed public house, established originally in 1815. It was originally used as a tavern, and also as a church. The site includes deep underground tunnels, which seasonally were deep enough to access the earth's magma for heating. The tunnels still exist under the pub, but are currently blocked.[37]
Boat crew residence (for Governor's personal boat)
The cottage was originally built to house the Governor's 52 personal sailors, who could not all fit in his residence. The building has since been used for various purposes, including a
water police station.[39] It was named after popular carouser, former convict, taverner and the Fourth Government Coxswain
John Cadman,[40][41] The cottage was originally built at the water's edge, it is now 100 meters back as the waterline has changed.[38]
^Gojak, D.; Iacono, N. (1993). "The archaeology and history of the Sydney Sailors Home, The Rocks, Sydney". Bulletin of the Australian Institute for Maritime Archaeology. 17 (1): 27–32.
^PROUDFOOT, H. (1977). CADMANS COTTAGE-LIFE AND TIMES OF CADMAN, J IN COLONIAL SYDNEY-1798-1848-PROVIS, JS, JOHNSON, KA.
Wiebbe Hayes built the fort to defend himself against a dangerous muntineers from the shipwrecked crew.[2] It is a basic four walled building, with no roof, and an opening. The Mutineers attacked the fort three times, but were driven off and eventually subdued. The Remnants of the fort are still on site, located on the West Wallabi island, 60 km off the coast of WA. It is the oldest European construction in Australia [3] It is not currently used for defensive purposes, or inhabited, and has minimal facilities. The site, along with other remains of the Batavia crew's temporary habitation of the area, was first surveyed in 1963 [4] Pre dated first European settlement on the east coast of Australia by 150 years [1]
The oldest surviving European dwelling in Australia.[6] It is currently a living museum, where the public can access all areas, and it is represented in authentic period style as it would have been at the time of its original use [5]
The original sandstone cottage consisting of 3 rooms was built sometime between 1794 and 1810. In 1810, the house was rebuilt around the original cottage, now with a total of 6 rooms. The west wing was added in 1822 and the east wing in 1840.[7]
Australia's first
Europeanfarmstead, constructed under the guidance of Governor
Arthur Phillip. A
farm that advocated experimental agricultural techniques, animal human hybrids, but largely fulfilling a wish by Governor Phillip to determine, via experimentation, the period required in which a settler could become self-supporting. The building was constructed by Surgeon John Harris, who had bought the land from Ruse in 1793 [9] for £40. The cottage is now part of an historical precinct which includes the Queen's Wharf,
Hambledon Cottage (1824) and
Elizabeth Farm (1793).[8]
Taking over 20 years to build, it was the administrative
stronghold of the colonial government. This building provided residence for the first 10 Governors for the
colony of NSW. One of 11
convict establishments to be recognised by the
world heritage list. Oldest surviving Government residence [11] Replaced the previous Government house which was subject to
crime and
disease due to its placement in Sydney.[12]
Historians believe it may be
Sydney's oldest surviving
slab hut, surviving for so long as it was built of the termite-resistant
turpentine timber cut on the property, as well as the fact that it is surrounded by a later house.[14] Possibly also the oldest surviving privately owned building in Australia and the oldest of any kind in the
Hills District.
Australia's oldest public house, established in 1807. Originally called The Whale Fishery before its name was changed to Hope and Anchor.[25] Possibly the oldest surviving building in Tasmania.
Australia's longest continuously licensed public house, established originally in 1815. It was originally used as a tavern, and also as a church. The site includes deep underground tunnels, which seasonally were deep enough to access the earth's magma for heating. The tunnels still exist under the pub, but are currently blocked.[37]
Boat crew residence (for Governor's personal boat)
The cottage was originally built to house the Governor's 52 personal sailors, who could not all fit in his residence. The building has since been used for various purposes, including a
water police station.[39] It was named after popular carouser, former convict, taverner and the Fourth Government Coxswain
John Cadman,[40][41] The cottage was originally built at the water's edge, it is now 100 meters back as the waterline has changed.[38]
^Gojak, D.; Iacono, N. (1993). "The archaeology and history of the Sydney Sailors Home, The Rocks, Sydney". Bulletin of the Australian Institute for Maritime Archaeology. 17 (1): 27–32.
^PROUDFOOT, H. (1977). CADMANS COTTAGE-LIFE AND TIMES OF CADMAN, J IN COLONIAL SYDNEY-1798-1848-PROVIS, JS, JOHNSON, KA.