Local Government
Halls Creek
Region
Kimberley
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Location
Lot 350 Duncan Rd Ord River
Location Details
Ord River Station
Construction Date
Constructed from 1890, Constructed from 1884
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Sep 1995 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
Historical Value: The homestead is of importance as it was the first station to be established in the East Kimberley.
Aesthetic Value: A fine example of the local vernacular architecture built in respose tot he environment.
Physical Description
The place comprises an old stone homestead, constructed to suit the local environment. Built of local stone and whitewashed, the walls are shaded by wide verandahs which are supported by rough 'bush-poles'. The whole building is covered by a canopy of corrugated iron, in keeping with other structures in the district, since iron was easily transported, and was beneficial for its ability to form a large insulating volume of air.
History
The station was established in 1884 by Nat Buchanan, a pastoralist and explorer.
Condition
Poor
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Droving |
Creation Date
24 Jul 2012Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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