Selwyn House, Mackay, Heritage-listed mission house in Racecourse, Mackay, Australia.
Selwyn House stands as a single-story structure with timber supports, featuring bay windows, double-hung sash windows, and enclosed verandahs wrapped in fibro cladding.
The core building originated around 1896 when Mary Goodwin Robinson established it as part of the Selwyn Mission to educate South Sea Islander laborers.
The property represents significant educational initiatives for South Sea Islander workers during Queensland's early sugar industry development in the Mackay region.
The house maintains original components including wooden chamfer boards and French doors, with separate living spaces created through functional adaptations.
Mature palm trees and garden plantings surround the structure, which sits near expansive sugar cane fields and Racecourse Mill, maintaining connection to agricultural heritage.
Location: Queensland
GPS coordinates: -21.16620,149.13740
Latest update: March 2, 2025 22:26
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