Local Government
Halls Creek
Region
Kimberley
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Location
Connor St Old Halls Creek Townsite
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Halls Creek Post office
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 07 Apr 1998 |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Sep 1995 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
Shire of Halls Creek |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 09 Jul 1984 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Aboriginal Heritage Sites Register | Permanent |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Interim | 14 May 1991 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 30 Jun 1992 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
These ruins mark a historically important site in the original town of Halls Creek which was declared in 1894 and resulted from the discovery of gold by Hall & Slattery which led to the first payable gold field in Western Australia. The construction of ant bed blocks and the mortar used are of great interest and the setting on the banks of Halls Creek is attractive.
History
Assessment 1984
Construction: 1895 - 1900
Halls creek was named after Hall, who with his partner Slattery, discovered the first payable gold in Western Australia and the township grew up on the banks of the Creek. A formal plan of the town was drawn up and the townsite gazetted in 1894 and the Post office with quarters was built before the turn of the century.
The old townsite was abandoned and a new townsite gazetted because frequent flooding meant that the airstrip some 10 miles away was at times inaccessible. The area around the old town is attractive with Halls Creek and a small tributary nearby. The condition of the ruins is deteriorating and attention is urgently needed. The old townsite is a tourist attraction and the local Shire is interested in its maintenance.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4572 | Old Halls Creek Post Office Ruins : conservation plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2000 |
| 8335 | Historic buildings of the Kimberley region of W.A. | Book | 1988 |
| 3467 | Old Halls Creek Post Office Ruin Old Halls Creek Townsite - Site Inspection and Report | Report | 1997 |
| 5563 | Old Halls Creek Post Office ruin : roof erection (conservation works). | Conservation works report | 2002 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | EARTH | Adobe {Mud Brick} |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Telecommunications |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
18 Mar 2024Disclaimer
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