Local Government
Derby-West Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
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Location
between Clarendon, Hensman, Loch & Neville Sts Derby
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1962
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 | 01 Dec 1995 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The Derby hospital site id significant to the history of the development of Derby and to the history of the provision of health services to the north of Western Australia.
Physical Description
The original hospital buildings have been demolished. The earliest remaining buildings on the hospital site date from 1962.
History
The first hospital was located on the grounds of the former Residency building (now the site of Numbala Nunga). In 1924 a hospital for white patients was opened on the current hospital site. this site already contained the house if the resident medical officer, later named Holman House, which has been relocated to a site on the outskirts of Derby. In 1924 the old Residency building remained in use as an isolation hospital for Aboriginal people, many suffering from leprosy.
Condition
Site Only
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
| Present Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | OTHER | Other Material |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
10 Dec 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Feb 2017Disclaimer
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