Tuggeranong Homestead (Canberra, ACT)

Australia / Australian Capital Territory / Canberra / Canberra, ACT
 homestead, interesting place
This property dates from 1824 when the land was granted to Messrs. McClaren & Wright. In 1835 when a Mr Mcquoid purchased the site, it was known as "Wanniassa". It was not until 1858 when members of the Cunningham family at Lanyon brought the property, did it become one of the largest and most important houses in the region.

Tuggeranong Homestead was official opened after restoration, on Saturday 10 February 2001 by Brendan Smyth Deputy Chief Minister, ACT Government. Ms Betty Churcher, President of the Federation assisted with the official opening.

From 1919 through to 1925, Dr C.E.W Bean and the war history team wrote the first volumes of the official World War 1 history at the homestead.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tuggeranong_Homestead
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Coordinates:   35°25'46"S   149°6'30"E
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