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comprised a single-storey bond store with a residence, built into the side of the hill. It was constructed of stone quarried from the other side of Grey Street. Sheoak shingles were the original roof covering. The original home had five rooms; two bedrooms, kitchen, vestibule and a large storeroom with a wide door suitable for barrels. It had only one entrance and all windows were barred.
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After the war, Faversham House was put up for tender, as the Federal Government had no further use for it. In 1961, the Methodist Department of Christian Education bought the property for £500. On 20 April 1963, Faversham House, was officially opened as a Methodist conference centre, holiday home and
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Jnr extended Faversham House. These additions included the two gabled wings north and south of the central section, verandahs, white railed balconies and high gabled turrets. The new north wing consisted of a large billiards room with bedrooms above; the new south wing contained a large dining room
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As the original house resembled a cellar for stores that could also be used as a defensive bunker with barred windows, there is a possibility that it was constructed in 1836 or soon after when there was some concern for safety of the settlers. It was occupied at least by the end of 1844. The house
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In 1944, men who had been in action in the Middle East and New Guinea were sent to Faversham House to recuperate. In 1945, the property was leased to the Dutch government to house refugees escaping from the war. The
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In February 1994, Glenn and Judith Darlington purchased Faversham House. Over the next two years, they reported spending in excess of $ 300,000 for conservation work on the place, which they used as their home.
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Servants quarters were added. A wing running east and west on the southern end of the house was also built, providing a kitchen and staff dining room. Additions were built with locally produced bricks.
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Heritage Council of Western Australia Register of Heritage Places - Assessment Documentation, referring to an interview by Joan Bower of Miss Bronti Harford, 1988, transcribed by Miss Val Lukeis, Battye
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Two storeys were added to the first stage in the second stage, leaving the first stage as a cellar. The completion of this stage involved convict labour. This stage was completed before January 1852.
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Jnr in 1892, Faversham House was inherited by his eldest son, Alexander J Monger. The property was leased out for a number of years while Alexander Monger attended to business in London.
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Faversham House has been further restored by its current owners Richard and Nola Bliss, who bought the property in 2003 and who use Faversham House for weddings and accommodation.
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Mr & Mrs Alexander Monger lived in the house for the next thirty years. During their residence, Faversham House was a focal point for social events and business meetings.
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In 1903, Alexander Monger returned from London with intentions of selling the property. However, after marrying Florence McCracken in 1906, he decided to restore the house.
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John E Deacon: A Survey of the Historical Development of the Avon Valley with Particular Reference to York, Western Australia During the Years 1830-1850, UWA, 1948.
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In 1853, Monger paid for the town's first bridge, which was at Monger's crossing, below Faversham House and the sandalwood yards.
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Letter from Glenn Darlington to the Hon Richard Lewis, Minister for Planning: Heritage, dated 19 July 1996, HCWA file P2876, p.18
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in 1829 as a sponsored immigrant, and after building and operating a sawmill near Perth at what was later called
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At the beginning of World War Two, Mrs Monger presented Faversham House to the Australian Government and the
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The house with the additional two storeys is one of the buildings shown in the engraving of York in
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After building Faversham House, Monger began to be called the "Duke" (of York) by York residents.
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Inquirer and Commercial News 27 May 1868, p.3, assuming the article incorrectly shows his name.
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The building is listed on the Shire municipal inventory (31 December 1995), classified by the
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With almost fifty rooms, Faversham House was one of the largest colonial residences in York.
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York, Western Australia, Welcome to York Tour Guide, February 1979, PR8679, Battye Library
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Estimated from date Monger moved out of The York Hotel: Inquirer, 13 November 1844, p.2.
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for £100 in April 1838. In 1841, he established a general store opposite the hotel.
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A major event celebrated at Faversham House in 1857, was the return from London of
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below where Faversham House was to be built. He formally purchased the land from
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Faversham House Restoration: a project by Uniting Church in Australia (WA Synod)
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Assumes original use was as a cellar, Monger started the York Hotel in mid 1836.
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It is possible that Monger converted Bland and Trimmer's barn to a hotel.
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Heritage Council of Western Australia Assessment Documentation para 11.3
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First stage - original house constructed some time between 1836 and 1844
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Perth Gazette and Western Australian Journal 16 April 1836, p.686.
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National Trust Assessment Forms and File on Faversham, circa 1970
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At his store, Monger sold goods for produce including wool and
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Landgate York Suburban Lot A2 Deed of Conveyance 30 April 1838
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Two storey addition (second stage - construction 1849 to 1851)
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After the death of John Henry Monger Snr in 1867, his son
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State Register of Heritage Places in the Shire of York
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Wilson, H., Avon Valley Sketchbook, Rigby, Perth, 1977
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A.M. Clack and Jenni McColl: York Sketchbook, p. 48.
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York, Western Australia
Coordinates
31°53′08″S 116°45′59″E / 31.8855°S 116.7663°E / -31.8855; 116.7663
Western Australia Heritage Register
2876
Avon Terrace
York, Western Australia
the birthplace
John Henry Monger Snr
Swan River Colony
Lake Monger
Avon Terrace
Rivett Henry Bland
Arthur Trimmer
sandalwood
John Henry Monger
The Illustrated London News
Edmund Henderson
John Henry Monger
John Henry Monger
Red Cross
Returned and Services League of Australia
National Trust of Australia
Register of the National Estate




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