Local Government
Derby-West Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
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Location
Loch St Derby
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Native Shelter Shed, The Cage
The Grille, Lockup
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 02 Sep 1997 |
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 |
Shire of Derby/West Kimberley |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 Dec 1988 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 22 Jun 1993 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The old gaol’s open design to suit local climatic conditions is of architectural interest. The building dates from around 1910 early in the town’s history and demonstrates an aspect of the practice of law and order in the north of the state during the early part of this century.
Physical Description
The old gaol consists of a rectangular core constructed of steel uprights and steel grille facing a verandah supported on steel pipe columns on three sides. The north side is enclosed with a corrugated iron clad stud wall and is not sheltered by a verandah. The building is equally divided into two cells divided by a corrugated iron clad stud wall.
The floor of the cells is concrete into which are cast a number of iron rings to which prisoners were apparently chained. The verandah has no flooring. The hipped roof structure is of timber and the roof cladding is of corrugated iron. There are no gutters. At the South corner of the building is a lean to structure containing a rude toilet.
History
Assessment 1988
construction c.1910
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11574 | Old Derby Gaol interpretation project | Electronic | 2001 |
| 2547 | Restoration of the Derby Police Gaol : (Native Shelter Shed). | Heritage Study {Other} | 1997 |
| 8335 | Historic buildings of the Kimberley region of W.A. | Book | 1988 |
| 1050 | Derby police gaol (native shelter shed) : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Shed or Barn |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | CONCRETE | Concrete Block |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
Creation Date
24 Aug 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
16 Jan 2023Disclaimer
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