Addresses
Type of place
House
Period
World War I 1914-1918
Style
Queenslander
This is an image of the local heritage place known as Blind Soldier's House
Blind Soldier's House
Addresses
Type of place
House
Period
World War I 1914-1918
Style
Queenslander
This house was built in 1918 using funds and labour donated by the local community for blind returned serviceman, Private Barnett, and his wife. The house provides evidence of the willingness of the community at that time to repay servicemen for the sacrifices they had made in World War I.
Lot plan
L27_RP64390
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Citation —
Construction
Roof: Corrugated iron;Walls: Timber
Criterion for listing
(G) SocialInteractive mapping
Lot plan
L27_RP64390
Key dates
Local Heritage Place Since —
Date of Citation —
Construction
Roof: Corrugated iron;Walls: Timber
Criterion for listing
(G) SocialInteractive mapping
History
The House was constructed by volunteer labour, using donated materials on one and a half acres of donated land. The House was presented to Private Barnett by the then Govenor, Sir Hamilton Goold-Adams on 14 December 1918.
The story of the house has become part of the local lore of the Lutwyche area, which was once part of Windsor Shire.
Description
The original cottage has been extended to the side and back. The western side of the front verandah has been enclosed and a gable added.
The interior of the original cottage appears largely intact and includes three fretwork panels featuring the emu and kangaroo crest.
Statement of significance
Relevant assessment criteria
This is a place of local heritage significance and meets one or more of the local heritage criteria under the Heritage planning scheme policy of the Brisbane City Plan 2014. It is significant because:
References
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Brisbane City Council Sewerage Maps
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Jolly, W.A. Souvenir of the Great War 1914-1919. Brisbane: Watson, Ferguson & Co, 1919
Citation prepared by — Brisbane City Council (page revised August 2019)