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THE OLD
In the mid 1800’s, the first Governor of Western Australia,
Governor Stirling, selected 12,800 acres of fertile land in Harvey called it the ‘Harvey River Settlement'. The only improvement he made to the land was to build a cottage, known as “the hut”. This convict built cottage,on the banks of the tranquil Harvey River, featured a shingled roof and ‘pit-sawn’ jarrah walls with hexagonal-shaped paving blocks fitted together to form firm flooring. One of the original paving blocks can be seen in the Cottage history room today.
THE NEW
On Sunday 9th October 1994, the replica Stirling’s Cottage was open to the public.
Modelled on the original ‘Stirling’s Cottage, this building features the shingled roof, jarrah walls and hexagonal paving blocks of the original. A balcony has been added overlooking the tranquil Harvey River.
The 1994 version of the cottage is located 500 metres downstream from the original site and features extensive landscaped Heritage Gardens, a 19th century style fountain, a mini
orchard, enchanting secret garden, a May Gibbs display at the Visitor Centre and gift shop, a room on local history and ’Stirling’s Cottage Kitchen’ tearooms. Enjoy a light lunch or afternoon tea on the balcony overlooking the peaceful River, or in winter sit by the cosy log fire and enjoy hearty homemade soup.
Public toilets are in a separate building called ’The Stables’. Disabled facilities are located in the Tourist Bureau (next to the Cottage).
Please feel free to wander and enjoy your visit to ’Stirling’s Cottage’.
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