Local Government
Ashburton
Region
Pilbara
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Location
Wittenoom Gorge Hammersley Ranges
Location Details
Approx 8 km S from Wittenoom Townsite
Other Name(s)
Hancock's House & Office
Construction Date
Constructed from 1947 to 1953
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Protection of the Act Not Appropriate | Current | 26 Oct 2018 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| (no listings) |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Physical Description
Comprised an Office, Lang Hancock's House, and VIP guest house, all single-storey corrugated iron structures.
History
This place acted as a base for Lang Hancock’s exploration of the Pilbara/ Northwest. The buildings are part of the former Wittenoom townsite and were constructed late 1940s/early 1950s.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11637 | Wittenoom | Book | 2018 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MINING | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | MINING | Mine Office |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Resource exploitation & depletion |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Exploration & surveying |
Creation Date
23 Sep 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Nov 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.