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Internal planning is sensible, providing easy circulation and spacious main rooms. Based on a centre hall plan the front entrances become side doors and the length of the house extends along Church Street, thereby optimising the verandah and views. Original internal joinery is cedar and this, along
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The gardens were generous in size and, perhaps predictably, given the symmetry of Owen and
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Brough House reflects the introduction of public education in New South Wales. Historically the house reflect
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Brough House forms an integral part of an historic nineteenth century townscape dominated by St Mary's Church, large fig trees, residences and gardens. Built on Church Street, directly adjacent to the Church of St. Mary, Brough House mirrors its neighbour
Grossman House. Built side by side in
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Victorian Townhouses. The furnishings represent the times and the long associations with the Education Department.
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added Grossman House to the Brough House reserve for the preservation of historic sites and buildings and the National Trust of Australia (NSW) were appointed trust managers.
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Brough House is socially significant for its long association with the public as a schoolhouse, museum and art gallery add to the social recognition and use of the property.
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with other interior finishes (plaster, tiles, timber flooring) are presented with little embellishment.
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