Local Government
Broome
Region
Kimberley
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Location
Gantheaume Pt Rd Broome
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Racecourse and Southern End of Cable Beach
Construction Date
Constructed from 1950
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 Aug 2014 | Grading C |
Grading C |
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Statement of Significance
Broome Race Club and associated southern end of Cable Beach are significant for the social and sporting associations.
Physical Description
Extensive grandstand construction with race club facilities under the tiered decking. Stables completely destroyed by Cyclone Rosita in 2000, and 12 blocks of cyclone rated stables were built to replace them.
History
The inaugural race day of the Broome Turf Club was held in 1892, under the patronage of Alexander Forrest, at the original racecourse on the town ‘common’ north of Chinatown. Initially, a two-day meeting was held in August with a one-day meeting at Christmas. In 1908, the President of the Club was Dr Graham Blick and the patron was Arthur Male, MLA. Cup Day was followed by a ball in the Mechanic's Institute Hall. In September 1948, it was reported that the adjoining tennis courts were floodlit for the barbeque supper of steak, suckling pig, ham, salad and chipped potatoes. The racecourse on Gantheume Point Road was established in the late 1940s. from that time, the south end of Cable Beach has continuously been used by the horse trainers to swim and exercise the horses. In 1951, Alan Gurdeau, an American, donated £500 towards construction of the first grandstand. Later funds for other amenities were raised over the years by the Turf Club's Shinju Matsuri Pearl Queen entrants, which allowed, among other things, for the connection of the town water supply. The Turf Club is a major contributor to Broome's social scene, and other Broome organisations and charities benefit from their involvement with the Club, including the Catholic Ladies who run the canteen, Towns Football Club, Shinju Matsuri and Broome's Surf Life Saving Club, Naval Cadets and Horse and Pony Club. The Racecourse suffered damage in Cyclone Rosita in 2000 and underwent some rebuilding.
Integrity/Authenticity
High degree
Low degree
Condition
Fair/good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broome Turf Club Centenary | 1894-1994 | ||
| G Campbell | souvenir publication | 2003 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| No.49 | MI Place No. |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, corrugated |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
23 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
25 Feb 2021Disclaimer
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