Local Government
Broome
Region
Kimberley
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Location
Clementson St Broome
Location Details
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N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Aug 2014 | Grading C |
Grading C |
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Statement of Significance
The meatworks played an important role in the Kimberley pastoral industry.
Physical Description
A rock plinth with a plaque commemorating the site of the meatworks is located in a small-grassed park “Demco Park” overlooking the bay.
History
The meatworks, established by the Farrell family in 1939 included an abattoir. Operating as the Derby Meat Processing Company Pty Ltd, it was used in the war years to supply meat to the Australian Armed Forces. The meatworks only operated 6 months a year due to the climate. In 1986 it was the busiest year handling over 50,000 head of beef. During the 54 years of operation, 11 million cattle were processed. In 1976 Demco purchased the meatworks. The meatworks provided a significant amount of employment in Broome. The railway ran between the meatworks and the Town Jetty.
Closure of the meatworks in 1983 resulted from the live cattle export. The property was divided into residential blocks after the plant closed, the first stage being sold at auction in 1996.
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| No.10 | MI Place No. |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Abbatoir |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
22 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
25 Feb 2021Disclaimer
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