Local Government
Ravensthorpe
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Desmond
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1905
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 | 10 Jul 1998 |
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Statement of Significance
In 1905 the Desmond Hotel (a small building) was built by Henry Scarlett. !n 1906 new additions and
renovations were announced by its owners, E Barntit & Co of Albany and James Sinclair was appointed as its
new publican.
In 1909 Charles McKenzie of Kundip Halfway House Hotel bought the Hotel and patrons farewelled the
outgoing publican, Mr Bluett and his wife and welcomed the new owners. McKenzie faced competition when
an application for a licence to sell liquor was lodged for the Desmond Club by Joseph Allan.
Sometime after 1930 the Desmond Hotel was pulled down and carted to Ravensthorpe where it became part of
McGough's Eating House.
Physical Description
A wood and iron building with hip roof and front verandah.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: None
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
02 Sep 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.