Historical information

“Warranooke” Homestead built 1867 enlarged 1926. Shows extensive gardens at front.
A very early property in our district Warranooke The main names associated with the property Ayrey - Darnell - Nicoll, later Campbell.
Mrs. Campbell built Charles Ayrey's daughter.
The Campbells built up the station buildings. The homestead was virtually rebuilt in brick, making it one of the largest and most elaborate in the East Wimmera.
Warranooke homestead built 1867, enlarged 1926 destroyed by fire 13th Feb. 1979.

Physical description

Black and white fish eye photograph of a large brick cement rendered two story home. Home with a tiled hip roof. Cement archways on portico ground floor. Columns on veranda on top floor.
Driveway surrounding the house with manicured gardens.

Inscriptions & markings

"Warranooke" Glenorchy. Originated in 1846. Have had the one family owning it for six generations. Nevil Campbell's son Peter now running it and hopefully his small son will later.
Two front rooms original rooms of the homestead & the rest has been added, & extended about fifty years ago.