Local Government
Port Hedland
Region
Pilbara
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Location
6 Anderson St Port Hedland
Location Details
Cnr Anderson & Wedge Sts
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 23 Aug 2017 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 14 May 1999 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | 31 Dec 1996 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
Statement of Significance
Dalgety House is of exceptional significance as a rare extant example of early twentieth century north west housing designed to respond to the climate. It has significant associations with Dalgety Company and their role in the pastoral and other north west industries, and represents the north west lifestyle in provision of employee housing. Dalgety House one of the few original residences of the period in the town or the commercial district, and presents a modest landmark that contributes to the character and streetscape of the town.
Physical Description
Single storey timber framed corrugated iron clad bungalow raised on stumps with
verandahs enclosed by dado walls and shutters. Hipped roof clad with
corrugated iron.
Minimal setbacks to both street fronts, with some plantings.
History
Dalgety’s established an agency in Port Hedland in 1899, to service the pearling and shipping industries.
Dalgety House was constructed in c.1901 for the Dalgety Company, to provide housing for the Manager stationed in Port Hedland. By the 1930’s and 1940s Dalgety’s business was predominantly associated with the pastoral industry. In c.2000 with the assistance from Heritage Council funding, the place was extensively restored and re-opened as the Museum, facilitating public access and appreciation of the museum collection and the house.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity Moderate: change from residential to museum
Authenticity: Moderate
Changes to place Extensively restored in c.2000. No additions to original structure and form.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Port Hedland MI | 1996 | ||
| B Callow & Associates; "Conservation Plan". | Town of Port Hedland | 1998 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4435 | Dalgety House restoration: final report | Report | 2000 |
| 3615 | Dalgety House Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1998 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| North-West Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
04 Jun 1993Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Jul 2021Disclaimer
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.