 Click thumbnail for a larger image. | Description: This structure was situated on the corner of Ritchie and Moore Streets in Westbury, Tasmania. The modest timber cottage was built in c.1850 on a five acre land grant No. 129, for a retired military soldier named Thomas Lovelock. More than 160 five acre allotments were granted to former military personnel in the Westbury suburb know as " Queenstown" in that era. The men were obligated to do twelve days military service a year. The home was given to the military pensioners after seven years provided the conditions of their service were fulfilled. Mr. Lovelock died at the age of 89 on the 10th of June 1886. His widow Ann died on the 3rd of December 1892. They were both buried in the Anglican and General Cemetery in Westbury. Mr William Cox purchased the property in the early 1890's. The Cox Family occupied this dwelling for several decades last century. The former military pensioners cottage was demolished in 1994. This photograph was taken from the north eastern direction in c.1950. Format: Pictorial and artistic works Object: photographs Titles: Thomas Lovelock's Cottage Institution: Westbury Historical Society Object number: WEHS_0167 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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