Local Government
Leonora
Region
Goldfields
Lot 542 Otterbum St Gwalia
Leonora
Goldfields
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Feb 1998 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
The place is a representative example of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of the development of the Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is historically significant for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of the most productive gold mines outside Kalgoorlie.
The dwelling is more substantial is size in comparison to many of the small miner's huts.
The dwelling has established gardens with a timber framed and wire boundary fence with a decorative iron gate. The dwelling is surrounded by a verandah that is covered with a bullnosed roof The verandah roof is supported by square timber columns and has lattice infill.
Further research required.
INTEGRITY: High
AUTHENTICITY: High
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Type | General | Specific |
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Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
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DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
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