Local Government
Shark Bay
Region
Gascoyne
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Location
29 Hughes St Denham
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Hospital
Construction Date
Constructed from 1935
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 | 12 Dec 1997 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The Old Hospital has historic significance for its connection with the medical services in Shark Bay. Further the building has social significance given the valuable contribution it currently makes as a meeting place for a number of community groups. The building also adds to the character of the town, being largely of weatherboard construction with surrounding verandahs and located in a prominent position on Hughes Street.
Physical Description
The Old Hospital is a medium sized building with a twin gable corrugated iron roof and hipped surrounding verandahs. There are timber slatted air vents to the gable ends. The building is set on timber stumps with timber flooring to the verandahs. The verandahs are supported on timber posts. Access to the front verandah is via a ramp with a metal hand rail. The original (front) section of the building has weatherboard cladding with timber framed double hung windows. The verandahs are partially enclosed with fibro below and timber framed casement windows above.
History
The original (front) section of the building was constructed in the mid 1930s by shipwright and carpenter, Tas Fletcher, who was also responsible for building Ma Fletcher's house. (Place No. 12). The later addition also has a gable roof, complimenting the original. In May, 1988 a portion of the front verandah was demolished by Cyclone Herbie, but has been repaired. At present, several community groups use the building as a meeting venue. (Source: Max Hipkins & Associates, "Survey of the Built Environment of Shark Bay", Department of Planning and Urban Development, 1991, p23.)
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Hipkins; "Survey of the Built Environment of Shark Bay". p.23 | DPUD | 1991 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | Survey of the built environment at Shark Bay. | Report | 1988 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
19 May 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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