Local Government
Derby-West Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
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Location
Bungarun Rd Derby
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Derby Leprosarium
Construction Date
Constructed from 1936, Constructed from 1952
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 12 May 2000 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Dec 1995 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
Bungarun, the site of the previous Derby Leprosarium is of significance to the history of the medical services in Western Australia. It is of great significance to the former patients and nursing staff of the hospital.
Physical Description
The leprosarium site contains a number of buildings which have been constructed over the period of its histoiy. These include quarters of the former medical staff, dormitories, service buildings, patients shelters, and the Church of England chapel constructed circa 1956. Some of these buildings have been restored by the current owners of the site.
History
In the 1920s and 30s controversy surrounded the issue of health care in Derby due to the treatment of people, mostly Aboriginal, suffering from Hansen's disease (leprosy). In 1924 a new white hospital was constructed in Derby and Aboriginal patients mostly suffering from Leprosy continued to be treated in the old hospital which incorporated the former Residency building. In 1925 Derby patients were transferred to a new lazaret at Cossack and the old Residency was burnt to prevent the spread of disease. In the 1930s the treatment of leprosy was transferred to Darwin, however fresh cases appeared in Derby. As a result the State Medical Department used a Federal Subsidy to construct the Leprosarium at Bungarun near Derby in 1936. The leprosarium eventually closed in 1986.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Local history collection ; "Leprosarium 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 | |
| BMA Plan Room and WA Archives; "Drawings of the building". | WA Archives |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7458 | From patrons to partners : a history of the catholic Church in the Kimberley 1884 - 1984. | Book | 1994 |
| 7599 | Havens of refuge : a history of leprosy in Western Australia. | Book | 1978 |
| 11487 | Havens of refuge: a history of leprosy in Western Australia | Book | 2016 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
| Original Use | HEALTH | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| PEOPLE | Aboriginal people |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Aboriginal Occupation |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Racial contact & interaction |
Creation Date
13 Mar 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Feb 2017Disclaimer
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