Local Government
Port Hedland
Region
Pilbara
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Location
Bounded by Sutherland, Stevens and Brearley Sts Port Hedland
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Pioneers and Pearlers Cemetery
Construction Date
Constructed from 1912
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 23 Aug 2017 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 28 Sep 2012 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 09 Mar 2018 | Grading B |
Grading B |
|
Statement of Significance
Pioneers and Pearlers Cemetery is of considerable significance in providing a historical record of the development of Port Hedland between 1912 and 1974, including Aboriginal people and pastoral identities, the Asian associations with the pearling industry, and generally reflects the pioneering spirit of Port Hedland. The setting, identity and design of the headstones and palisades and grave markers are of significance and aesthetically contributes to the character of Port Hedland.
Physical Description
The cemetery is divided into 4 sections: Protestant, Roman Catholic, Native and
Asiatic. The Japanese section is particularly distinctive. Palisades and
headstones of various designs throughout. There is an Aboriginal shell midden
within the cemetery.
Arched central entry on Sutherland Street. The cemetery site slopes up from
Sutherland Street to a commanding position overlooking the ocean.
History
The first burial took place on 2 January 1912. Since that time, until it closed in 1968, although the last burial was in 1974, there were 522 burials recorded. Of those burials, 387 were in the General Register, and 135 ‘Native’ burials. Only about 90 of the graves are marked with headstones or by other means.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High Degree
Authenticity: High Degree
Changes to place Ashes placed at Cemetery since 1974.
Condition
Fair/Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Port Hedland MI | 1996 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10046 | Old Port Hedland cemetary enhancement project community consultation. | Electronic | 2011 |
| 10047 | Cultural heritage assessment: Town of Port Hedland Old Port Hedland Cemetery, Western Australia. | Electronic | 2012 |
| 6894 | Interpretation plan for Old Port Hedland Cemetery/Pioneer and Pearlers Cemetery. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2003 |
| 10050 | Old Port Hedland Cemetery, Phase 2 investigations 2012 3D Survey and surface recording findings. | Electronic | 2012 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Cemetery |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
Creation Date
16 Jun 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
16 Feb 2021Disclaimer
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