Local Government
Shark Bay
Region
Gascoyne
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Location
Off Useless Loop Rd Shark Bay
Location Details
Turnoff for Useless Loop Road is 41kms along Shark Bay Road from the Overlander Roadhouse turnoff. Appears from Travellers Atlas that the homestead is located near Biba Bight in the Henri Freycinet Harbour.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1860
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 12 Mar 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 12 Dec 1997 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
Shire of Shark Bay |
Parent Place or Precinct
Values
Historic Value as the site relates to the first Lessee of Shark Bay, Francis Louis Von Bibra.
The buildings as a group maintain high aesthetic value.
Historical value as the homestead and its outbuildings are associated with the establishment of the pastoral industry of the region.
Physical Description
Tamala Homestead: Cgi roof, covers verandah, random rubble stone walls, two large chimneys and are topped with decorative chimney pots.
Guest Quarters: rendered stone building with CGI roofing also covers verandah, Verandah is supported by timber posts, two timber doors to the verandah.
Original single room cottage: 50m east of homestead, two adjoining single rooms of random rubble stone, cottage ruins.
Workers Quarters: rubble stone building, Cgi roofing, extends to verandah, supported on timber posts, two decorative chimney pots.
Stables: rubble stone building, gable roof extending over verandah, verandah façade has a single door and 3 small windows.
Shearing shed: rubble stone building, hipped CGI roof.
Married quarters: Cgi clad roofing, shallow pitched roof extending over verandah.
Single mens: small metal framed building, Clad in CGI and CGI roofing.
Shepherds' cottage: ruins of a single room cottage, entry is still visible
History
‘Tamala Homestead and associated buildings have high historic significance for their connection with the establishment of the pastoral industry in the district, the subsequent settlement of Shark Bay and the first lessee, Francis Louis Von Bibra. Further the group of buildings has high aesthetic value and make an important contribution to the historic record of the district.’
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Survey of the built environment at Shark Bay. | Report | 1988 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
Creation Date
20 May 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 May 2022Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.