Local Government
Rottnest
Region
Rottnest
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Location
Kitson Av Rottnest Island
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Quarters, 'Moyns Hairdresser, Billiard Room
Rottnest Island Museum,Hay Store,Hostel Staff
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 15 Dec 2005 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 03 Jun 2006 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Flour Mills Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The Rottnest Island Museum building, a single-storey, limestone building, has heritage significance for the following reasons:
It has significance for the Indigenous community as it was built and used by the Aboriginal prisoners who were confined on the Island in the 19th Century and early part of the 20th Century.
It is one of the few remaining agricultural buildings on the island and is representative of Rottnest Island’s past use as a self sufficient penal colony.
The simple form and colour is easily identifiable with Rottnest Island, together with the other original limestone buildings, it creates a pleasant townscape.
The design and materials used are unique to the Island and is representative of Rottnest’s environment, conditions and abilities of its inhabitants.
History
Assessment 2006
Construction 1858
Alterations/additions 1979
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9539 | Rottnest Island museum redevelopment: technical brainstorming forums, 30th October & 4th December 2009: report on outcomes. | Report | 2009 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Flour Mill |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| PEOPLE | Aboriginal people |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
Creation Date
02 Aug 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
10 Oct 2022Disclaimer
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.