 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Creator(s): Frost, Max Description: This building is situated at the intersection of the Meander Valley Road and "Heazlewoods Lane" near Carrick in Tasmania. A tender was invited in the Launceston "Examiner" newspaper on the 2nd of January 1850 from the construction of a "Toll House" at "Sillwood" situated at the boundary of the "Sillwood" and "Quamby " estates. Mr Charles Clayton was the earliest gate keeper to occupy the modest dwelling. Varying charges were made for different types of vehicles in that era at the "Toll Gate". Owners of livestock were charged a certain lump sum per head. Horsemen attracted a charge and only pedestrians were allowed to pass free. The money raised was used for the upkeep of the road. The "Toll Gate" was abolished in 1859. This home is a fine example of an original former "Toll Gate House" that is still standing in Tasmania today. At the rear of this property a small cemetery was established in by-gone days. The first of the four registered burials took place there in 1864. The last funeral at the "Sillwood"cemetery was held for Mr. Michael Fay on the 9th of July 1905. This image was captured from the south eastern direction in May 2004. Format: Pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Titles: Toll Gate Keepers House Institution: Westbury Historical Society Object number: WEHS_0165 Disclaimer The content of this record is provided by Westbury Historical Society. For any questions about the content please contact them. |
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