Local Government
Derby-West Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
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Location
Gibb River turnoff Derby
Location Details
Now part of P07214 'Derby Town Commonage'
Other Name(s)
Doctor's Residence
Construction Date
Constructed from 1915
Demolition Year
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Statement of Significance
Holman House is significant for its associations with the history of the Derby Hospital and with various medical officers including Dr Holman.
Physical Description
Holman House was constructed circa 1915 to house the resident medical officer in Derby. The house was originally located on the current hospital reserve (Onslow Square) opposite to the former Courthouse building. The building was relocated for the construction of part of the existing hospital complex.
Holman House took its name from Derby's long serving medical Officer Dr Holman who lived in the house in the 1950s and was known for his dedication to the medical needs of the people of Derby including the patients of the Derby Leprosarium.
The building is rectangular in plan and constructed of timber frame with corrugated iron roof. It is a good example of a typical house constructed in the region in the early 1900s. The house was constructed by Owen Ah Chee.
Integrity/Authenticity
Intactness of fabric: Requires further investigation.
Alterations: Numerous
Condition
Requires further investigation
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local History collection - Hospital file. | Derby/West Kimberley Shire Library; | ||
| C Clement: "Municipal Inventory for the Shire of Derby/West Kimberley; Thematic Framework". | Shire of Derby West Kimberley | 1995 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8335 | Historic buildings of the Kimberley region of W.A. | Book | 1988 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | HEALTH | Housing or Quarters |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
11 Dec 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Feb 2017Disclaimer
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