Historical information

Dewrang Guest House is situated at the corner of The Crescent and the Mt Dandenong Tourist Road at Sassafras. It belonged to the Green family who owned the garage and coach service which operated from the site of the current Sassafras Tavern. Dewrang burned down in 1931.

The Argus July 27 1931
FIRE AT SASSAFRAS.
Guest House Burnt.
SASSAFRAS - Sunday
‘Dewrang’ one of the oldest guest houses in the town was, with its contents, burnt yesterday. The property was owned by Mr J Green, of Kallista, and was occupied by Mr R Gros. Mr Gros and family lost all their belongings. The building was insured for £3,500 and the contents for approximately £1,200

Physical description

B & W Rose Series postcard showing a close up front view of Dewrang Guest House with a group of adults crowded together on the front verandah.

Inscriptions & markings

The Rose Series P. 143 "DEWRANG" SASSAFRAS, VICTORIA