Local Government
Derby-West Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
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Location
233-235 Villiers St Derby
Location Details
Lots 234 & 235
Other Name(s)
MMA Staff Quarters
Construction Date
Constructed from 1955
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
Significant to the history of the development of Derby. Significant to the history of aviation in WA.
Physical Description
The existing hostel comprises two residential blocks constructed of fibro (asbestos) walls and corrugated iron roofs, on concrete stumps. They were probably constructed in the 1950s.
History
The Derby Hostel was constructed to provide accommodation for staff of the former MacRobertson Miller Airline Company. The hostel was located behind the original airlines office which has subsequently been demolished.
The first air service in Western Australia was established between Derby and Geraldton in 1921 by war veteran Norman Brearley's Western Australian Airways (commonly called 'Airways'). This service was extended to Perth in 1923. In 1934 fresh tenders were called for the service which was to incorporate a link with a proposed airmail service to the UK. The MacRobertson Miller Aviation Company (MMA) took control of the service at that time.
Integrity/Authenticity
Intactness of fabric: Good
Alterations: Not known
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Edmonds; "Notes on aviation history in WA prepared for Conservation Plan of Maylands Police Academy for the BMA". | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Air: Other |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Air: Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Air transport |
Creation Date
11 Dec 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Feb 2017Disclaimer
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