Local Government
Karratha
Region
Pilbara
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Location
Jarman Island Cossack
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1888
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 May 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
The Lighthouse served the Port of Cossack. It would have been instrumental in the functioning of the Port of Cossack which has an important role in the region. The port facilities at Cossack were essential to the settlement of the north west, owing to the settlers reliance on sea transport.
The light was automated in 1917, and was finally extinguished in May 1985.
Physical Description
The lighthouse is situated on a small island lying at the mouth of Butcher's Inlet. It was made of cast iron, with a cast iron internal spiral staircase that leads to a mid level platform and two further service platforms at light level. The tower was 50 feet high with a dome of copper sheeting. The lantern was elevated 96 feet above high water level. Visibility was a distance of 15 miles. The lighthouse itself was supported by five double steel rope ties. The lower half of the tower was painted red, the upper half white.
Integrity/Authenticity
Most but not in use
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| W L Owen | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation Plan Report | |||
| Karratha Library | |||
| Private Photographs/RH | |||
| Cossack Archives |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 25 | Municipal Inventory |
Other Keywords
It was constructed by Chance Brothers from Birmingham between 1887-88 at a cost on £1719.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9206 | Lower Ord RAMSAR site, Kununurra: survey of non aborignal cultural heritage sites. | Book | 1998 |
| 8065 | A chain of care : a history of the Silver Chain Nursing Association 1905 - 2005. | Book | 2005 |
| 9422 | Early Jewish history in Northbridge. | Brochure | 2009 |
| 7954 | Proposed restoration works to the former roads board building Nanson Western Australia. | Conservation works report | 2006 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Lighthouse |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
Creation Date
17 Sep 2013Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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