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CLESTRON (OGILVY HOMESTEAD SITE & TREES)
Other Names'Charliehope' , Charlieshope Location600 BOOLARRA SOUTH-MIRBOO NORTH ROAD, MIRBOO NORTH, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE LevelIncluded in Heritage Overlay |
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The mature exotic trees the mark out the site of ‘Clestron’, the former homestead of the Ogilvy family, are significant. The site includes:
- A number of Elm trees (Ulmus sp.) in two lines, defining the Northern and Western boundaries of the original homestead garden. The trees that form the Northern boundary are remnants of a much larger row.
- A Canary Island Pine (Pinus Canariensis) at the Northern end of the row of Elms running North-South
- Several Cherry trees (Prunus domestica) occupying the land that slopes away from the extant shed. One of these trees have a particularly large trunk.
- Holly (Ilex sp.) situated between the extant shed and the Western line of Elms
- On the South of the track ans opposite the shed are two large Pines (possibley Monterery Pines) and another Holly bush.
The extant corrugated iron shed is not significant.
How is it significant?
The site of ‘Clestron’ at 600 Boolarra South, Mirboo North Road, Mirboo North, is of local significance to the South Gippsland Shire due to its association with Charles Ogilvy and its potential to provide information about early settlement.
Why is it significant?
The site of 'Clestron' has the potential to yield archaeological significance and inform about the way this land was occupied and developed during the early years of settlement in South Gippsland and Mirboo North. This is one of the few very early sites that have been positively identified in the region. This site also demonstrates the practice of early selectors making defining their property with ornamental and productive trees. (Criterion C)
This site is strongly associated with Charles Ogilvy and his family, who were pioneers in South Gippsland and crucial to the early development of the region. Charles Ogilvy purchased 319 acres of land West of Lydiard's Track during the Mirboo North land sales when he moved to the region in 1880. The land was densely forested but was reputedly named 'Charlieshope'. Once cleared, the Gippsland Mercury on 27 January 1885 described the property as having large quantities of flourish raspberries (enough to make large quantities of jam) and a beautiful flower garden including fuchias. Charles Ogilvy was an important member of the community and shaped the development of Mirboo North, including beginning the first newspaper in the town, campaigning for improved roads, and providing a building and land for the first Mirboo Central School in 1884. In 1887, along with John Inglis, Mr Ogilvy called a meeting to discuss forming a new Shire in the region, which led to him becoming the first Shire Secretary for the Woorayl Shire from 1888, a role he held for 12 years. (Criterion H)
This site is strongly associated with Charles Ogilvy and his family, who were pioneers in South Gippsland and crucial to the early development of the region. Charles Ogilvy purchased 319 acres of land West of Lydiard's Track during the Mirboo North land sales when he moved to the region in 1880. The land was densely forested but was reputedly named 'Charlieshope'. Once cleared, the Gippsland Mercury on 27 January 1885 described the property as having large quantities of flourish raspberries (enough to make large quantities of jam) and a beautiful flower garden including fuchias. Charles Ogilvy was an important member of the community and shaped the development of Mirboo North, including beginning the first newspaper in the town, campaigning for improved roads, and providing a building and land for the first Mirboo Central School in 1884. In 1887, along with John Inglis, Mr Ogilvy called a meeting to discuss forming a new Shire in the region, which led to him becoming the first Shire Secretary for the Woorayl Shire from 1888, a role he held for 12 years. (Criterion H)
Group
Parks, Gardens and Trees
Category
Planting exotic