Summary
Red handmade brick which was used in the construction of Willis Vale in Greensborough in 1839. The entire homestead was made from brick made and cooked on the property. The home was finally destroyed by a bush fire in the 1960s, the evidence of which is visible on this sample which was salvaged from the property by Gary Partington, the last of the family to be born and raised on the property.
Physical Description
Red/orange rectangular brick with blackening on along one edge.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Gary Partington, 27 Jun 2008
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Place & Date Made
Willis Vale, Greensborough, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1839
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Original Owner
Mr Meagher, Greensborough, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1839
The 'Willis Vale' homestead was original built be Meagher. -
Past Owner
Ellen Partington, Victoria, Australia
Charles and Ellen Parrington lived at Willis Vale with their son William Charles during the time that Robert Whatmough ran his Nursery from the property. They acquired 'Willis Vale' around the early 1870s. -
Past Owner
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Past Owner
William James Partington, Victoria, Australia
James was the son of Ellen & Charles Partington who owned the homestead ad property called Willis Vale. He later took over the property himself and lived there with his wife Jess. -
Collector
Mr Gary Partington, Victoria, Australia
Gary Partington is the grandson of William James Partington and was the last member of the family to be raised at 'Willis Vale'. He collected this brick from the site of the old 'Willis Vale' homestead. -
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Overall Dimensions
230 mm (Length), 100 mm (Width), 65 mm (Height)
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