Plashett Homestead at Jerry's Plains Open Day

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The Plashett property was first settles by James Robertson in 1827. His son Sir James Robertson became 5 times Prime Minister pre-Federation and was famous for the Roberson Land Act. In 1865 the property was acquired by the Pearse family who built the homestead.

This homestead will be open for public viewing on Sunday 14 April 2013 between 10am and 3pm.  The Open Day is being held by Anglo American Metallurgical Coal, who operates a coal mine on the property. Access to Plashett Homestead is via entry to the property on the corner Edderton road and Golden Highway Jerrys Plains. follow the signs to the homestead approx 5 km along dirt road. Enclosed footwear required.

The Plashett Homestead is a single story ashla sandstone building in a simplified Victorian Regency style. It has been built in a number of stages and is currently undergoing further restoration work.

The Homestead also has a large cellar,underground water tank, hot water copper tank and extensive gardens which once included a tennis court.

The history of the property has recently recorded in the book"People, Property, Power, Plashnett Jerry's Plains" by well known Hunter regional historian Cynthia Hunter.

Further Information 

Name: Ian Curtis

Phone: (07) 38341216

Email: ian.curtis@angloamerican