STATE HERITAGE
Government House was completed in 1863, built for approximately £15,000 — just over twice its planned budget. As with an earlier Vice Regal residence completed for Governor James Stirling in 1835, the project was stymied by the lack of skilled craftsman in the colony, resulting in works mostly being completed by convicts.
THE BALLROOM
A banqueting hall was constructed on the current Ballroom site in anticipation of a visit by Prince Alfred in 1869. Various design updates were proposed over the years following, until the existing design was completed in 1899.
ALMOST LOST
TO HISTORY
Economic depression followed by post-war urban renewal almost resulted in the destruction of Government House. In 1989, architect Mr Ron Bodycoat’s Conservation Plan set the course for a series of restoration and refurbishment projects in the House and Grounds.
While following Jacobean archetypes, the unique architectural character mixes Gothic and Victorian Revival. Note the stonework and bonded brickwork, incorporating square mullioned windows, decorated gables and ogival capped turrets.
While following Jacobean archetypes, the unique architectural character mixes Gothic and Victorian Revival. Note the stonework and bonded brickwork, incorporating square mullioned windows, decorated gables and ogival capped turrets.
While following Jacobean archetypes, the unique architectural character mixes Gothic and Victorian Revival. Note the stonework and bonded brickwork, incorporating square mullioned windows, decorated gables and ogival capped turrets.
Government House, Ballroom and its Gardens are classified by the National Trust.
