Local Government
Port Hedland
Region
Pilbara
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Location
76 The Esplanade Port Hedland
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Medical Staff Quarters
The Green House, cnr McKay & Richardson St
Construction Date
Constructed from 1930
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Agreement | YES | 10 Apr 2014 |
Text of the Heritage Agreement |
Heritage Council |
| Heritage List | Adopted | 23 Aug 2017 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 17 Mar 2006 |
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 02 Mar 1984 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 Dec 1983 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Dec 1996 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
Statement of Significance
The Medical Staff Quarters are significant for the associations with the provision of medical and health services in Port Hedland, including the Resident Doctor, the AIM hospital and Flying Doctor Service, and the continuous use associated with medical staff. The place is an excellent representative example, of an intact and authentic northwest bungalow, and makes a significant contribution to the streetscape and character of Port Hedland town.
Physical Description
Single storey timber framed corrugated iron clad bungalow raised on concrete
stumps with perimeter verandahs enclosed by lattice dado walls and shutters.
Hipped roof clad with corrugated iron.
Lawn and garden Richardson Street setback, overlooking the ocean. Rear yard
bounded by McKay and Kingsmill Streets vacant.
History
The Australian Inland Mission Hospital (AIM) was established in Port Hedland in 1915, and developed in association with the Flying Doctor service. The AIM Hospital was located in Richardson Street, to the east of, and in close proximity to the Medical Staff Quarters and Royal Flying Doctor service radio huts(immediately east of Medical Staff Quarters). The Medical Staff Quarters were constructed in 1930 and housed the town’s first doctor and his surgery.
The Australian Inland Mission Hospital was established in 1915, and nursing staff included a matron and two sisters, whose duties rotated between nursing and domestic duties. The government took over the hospital from the Australian Inland Mission during the war. Nursing staff volunteered their services for two years at a time. Until the existing doctors residence was converted into staff quarters, the nurses’ quarters consisted of two small rooms and beds on the verandah.
The medical staff quarters were constructed in 1930, originally housing Port Hedland’s first doctor, and his surgery. It remained the doctors residence until 1965, when it was renovated for accommodation for Port Hedland’s nurses and hospital staff.
It is also closely associated with the establishment of the Radio Pedal Base and the Flying Doctor Service, in 1953 renamed the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High Degree
Authenticity: High Degree
Changes to place: 1965 renovation. Rear verandah enclosed and extended.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| W. B. Hardwick | Architect | 1930 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Hardie; "Nor’ Westers of the Pilbara breed: The story of brave ancestors who pioneered the outback Pilbara of Western Australia". | The Shire of Port Hedland, | 1981 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9591 | District medical officer's quarters (fmr), 24 Richmond Street, Cnr McKay Street, Port Hedland: conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2010 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | HEALTH | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | HEALTH | Housing or Quarters |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Zincalume |
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish 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.