Drysdale : Shepherd's Cottage
From the Echo, Wednesday 3rd January, 1996.
New life for old cottage
Work has begun on restoration of the early shepherd's cottage at Drysdale, believed to
be the oldest building on the Bellarine Peninsula.
Bellarine Historical Society's Noel Lindsay says documentation confirms the building's
existence as far back as 1860 but it could be even older. Local legend links it to the era
of John Batman's visit in 1835, he says.
Shepherd's Cottage at Drysdale -stripped ready for restoration.
[Photograph : The Bellarine Historical Society photograph collection]
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After having been rescued from demolition and been placed in storage for several years
while a cultural assessment was prepared, the cottage has been relocated to a site
adjoining the historic Drysdale Railway Station with assistance from the City of Greater
Geelong.
When restored, the cottage will be used as a museum and a tourist information office.
The restored Shepherd's Cottage near the historic Drysdale Railway Station.
[Photograph : The Bellarine Historical Society photograph collection]
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External restoration has been completed, however there is still work to be done inside
the cottage.
Created by : Susie Zada
© 1996 Susie Zada, Ocean Grove, Victoria, Australia
Last revised : July 17, 2004.
Email : szada@zades.com.au
