Local Government
Westonia
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Pegmatite St Westonia
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1918
Demolition Year
Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Jun 1998 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
This place was significant as the public hospital that was utilised by the district in maintaining health and well being.
Physical Description
Hospital was moved to Merredin in the 1960s and then demolished. The Hospital site is 1/2 kilometre south from the town. It was originally situated close to Carrabin Road before the road was redirected. the site is within a reserve of natural bushland.
History
The Hospital was a bungalow style building made of corrugated iron. The hospital mainly dealt with accidents from the mine, respiratory complaints and had to deal with the flu epidemic of 1918 with large casualties. The Hospital was moved to the Merriden Hospital in the 60"s and was used as the nurses quarters and then a doctors surgery. It is now demolished.
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
| Present Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
09 Sep 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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