Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
3 Barrack St Perth
Location Details
Cnr The Esplanade
Construction Date
Constructed from 1889 to 1987
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 17 Apr 2003 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 Feb 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 02 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
||
Statement of Significance
The building is an outstanding example of Federation Queen Anne architecture.
The building is a fine example of the work of the prominent architect Sir J.J. Talbot Hobbs a leading Australian practitioner of the Federation Queen Anne style of architecture
The place is a landmark on the corner of Barrack Street and The Esplanade.
The place has close associations with the exercise of political and social power in the Colony before representative government.
The place houses what is recognised in the general community as being one of the leading private gentlemen’s clubs in Western Australia.
Physical Description
Two storey building with diversity of roof forms and wide verandahs. Tower with belvedere on the corner. Extensive use of timber decoration including verandah posts, fretwork and balustrades. Decorative use of cement render to arched openings and window openings.
History
The Weld Club was formed in 1871 as a gentleman’s club and was named after the Governor, at the time, His excellency Mr (later Sir) Frederick Weld. Only members of high levels of society were admitted as members and it was a place where they could socialise, discuss politics, play billiards and read the latest newspapers from around the world. The building was constructed in the 1890s and designed by J J Talbot Hobbs in the Federation Queen Anne style. It was built on the corner of Barrack and The Esplanade which was close to the legal and administrative buildings such as Supreme Court, Central Government Offices and Government House. The building was constructed from red brick and corrugated iron. Additions to the building to create more accommodation for country members were built in 1904. Other internal changes to the building were made at the time. In the 1980s the building was restored, funded by the lease of some of the land for a new office development.
Integrity/Authenticity
High integrity.
The Weld Club has a high degree of authenticity. The Weld Club has, in over 100 years of occupation, undergone a number of changes to both its external and internal fabric. Restoration and renovation of The Weld Club in 1988/89 has resulted in the removal of earlier unsympathetic work, especially to the facades. The removal in the 1980s, for structural reasons, of the 1925 tiled roof cladding that replaced the original timber shingled roof cladding to the two street elevations of the building, and replacement with corrugated Zincalume sheeting with a red factory-applied finish, has altered the appearance of the place. With the exception of the dining room, which is a well-executed replica, and the new roofing material, which replaced material that had been in place for over half the life of the club.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Register of Heritage Places assessment document | The Weld Club | 2003 | |
| 720.9941 | COW Perth and Suburbs - Buildings Classified and Recorded by the National Trust , pp 15 | National Trust by Cownie, Marie and Stewart | 1979 |
| 720.9941 | WES Western Towns and Buildings, PP 205, 267 | WES by Pitt Morrison, M and White , J (Ed) | 1979 |
| 994.1 | STA The People of Perth, pp 2, 87, 187, 196, 200, 231, 268, 307, 310 | STA by Stannage, C. T | 1979 |
| 720.9941 | HAR Vanishing Ink, pp 27 | HAR by Hare T | 1975 |
| Heritage Places File 1.39/3 | City of Perth | ||
| R 720.9941 | HER Heritage of Western Australia, pp 43 | HER Australian Heritage Commission | |
| Q 720.994 | SMI Treasures of Australia, pp 132 | SMI by Smith, R and Flower, C | 1983 |
| Q 720.99411 | EMA Portrait of Perth | EMA by Emanuel, Cedric and Ward Kirwan | 1977 |
| Q 711.409 | SED A City and Its Setting, pp 158, 165, 195, 208, 214, 266 | SED by Seddon, George. | 1986 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6618 | Conservation plan for the Weld Club, Perth, Western Australia. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2002 |
| 7811 | St George's Cathedral vision & Perth establishment precinct. | C D Rom | 2005 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Other Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Other Metal |
| Other | METAL | Cast Iron |
| Other | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
| Other | METAL | Wrought Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Other | STONE | Marble |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Dec 2023Disclaimer
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