Local Government
Broome
Region
Kimberley
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Location
30 Dampier Tce Broome
Location Details
REGISTERED AS PART OF 291
Other Name(s)
The 'Roey'
Construction Date
Constructed from 1905
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 28 Aug 2014 |
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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 08 Mar 1983 |
|
National Trust of Western Australia | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Aug 2014 | Grading B |
Grading B |
|
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 16 Apr 1989 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 08 Mar 1983 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Parent Place or Precinct
Physical Description
The single storey building with front verandah fronts the street. The timber-framed building is clad with horizontal custom orb colorbond above a mini-orb build-up, and has aluminium framed windows, on the front façade. The front verandah has timber boards and square posts. The remainder of the building is a concrete block construction and contemporary fitout. Carpark fronts Carnarvon Street and two-storey brick motel also on site.
Changes to place: Extensive: external reconstruction, modernised interior and additions
History
Roebuck Bay Hotel was the first hotel built in Broome. It was constructed around 1890 for E. W. Streeter as an incentive to keep the pearling crews in Broome. The building was destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1904. In 1955, the hotel was purchased by Bill and Veronica Nightingall, who did extensive renovations, including transporting pre-made bedrooms by semi-trailer from Perth. The hotel was purchased by the Swan Brewery in 1973. In the 1970s, despite not having air-conditioning, it was a popular haunt for the young people of Broome as it was the only hotel that held a regular dance. Roebuck Bay Hotel has undergone considerable change since the 1970s.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9600 | Broome: maps and places of heritage interest. | Heritage Study {Other} | 0 |
| 8335 | Historic buildings of the Kimberley region of W.A. | Book | 1988 |
| 9587 | Broome heritage trail. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1988 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Oct 2020Disclaimer
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