Kangawarrie Tank

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Kangawarrie tank is a large rectangular stone structure sunk below ground leveL The walls are approximately 3m high. In the vicinity. situated in the larger of two grass plains near the Russel Range, are the stone remains of a building which was never completed. The ruins of the cottage are set amongst the trees.

History

The area was used to shepherd sheep. being only 15 kilometres from the main homestead on a well watered and grassed road J P Brooks started to build a house there. which was never completed. Piles of building stone and sand can still be seen.

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Integrity: All Modifications: None

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Peak Charles National Park

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Lynburn Homestead and Shearing Shed (fmr)

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Prior to conservation works in 1986, Lynburn Homestead and Shearing Shed (fmr) was deteriorating to a ruin, with both buildings having lost their roofs. In 2000, when the conservation plan was completed, the buildings were vacant, with corrugated iron roofs in place. The homestead was a ruin, with timberwork charred by fire, unprotected walls in a state of collapse, floors and ceilings missing, stonework severely fretted in places, much timber joinery no longer extant, and blown sand and vegetation covering the interior. Conservation works for the shearing shed began in the late 1970s, well before conservation work began on the homestead. In 2000, when the conservation plan was completed, the shearing shed was in poor condition, with small chute openings in the wall sin partial collapse and stonework severely fretted in parts. Subsidence had caused cracks in the gable wall, the stone in the southwest corner was deteriorating rapidly due to water overflowing from a gutter outlet, and much of the joinery was missing. Conservation works including re-roofing and stabilisation were completed in early 2004.

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This simple settlers cottage was located on very fertile soil in a very pretty setting. Situated in a valley six kilometres from sea. it was on the original telegraph line track to Israelite. The old doorways were tiny, and the house consisted of a vestibule. kitchen. sitting room. four bedrooms and a verandah. A substantial stone shearing shed is located nearby. Nearby is the grave of Dennis Dunn who died in 1890 when he was 10 months old. His father was Andrew, the Station Master.

History

The original owner. Mr Campbell Taylor. was the first to take up land at the Oldfield River. west of Esperance and later at Thomas River (April 1870), His pioneering move to graze sheep in the area encouraged other settlers to come. Wool was shipped out from nearby Tagon Harbour despite no landing facilities, He died tragically after a buggy accident in 1900. His early death was a reminder of the hardship and isolation of the pioneers' lives. In 1915 the property was owned by the Turnbulls (Alex and Marion - nee Lee-Steere) and a policeman lived on it from 1926-28. It was abandoned in the 1930s but was owned and worked by the Chopin family from 1932 to about 1940, Mrs Chopin's maiden name was Dorothy Baesjon.

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Integrity: Floors and verandahs, windows and doors all gone. Cellar virtually gone. Shearing Shed re-roofed and half re-floored. Modifications: Roof (thatching burned and now iron). No verandah now.

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Hill Springs

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Located in a beautiful setting in a fold in the hills of Mount Arid, the homestead was situated between the runoff from two creeks, so water was not a problem. The views from the front verandah and hill behind the house are of bays and islands. The house overlooked the road in and the cropping areas. A large iron and timber shed was built down near the paddocks.

History

The station was founded by the son-in-law of one of the Ponton Brothers in 1903 who was the first to settle at Point Malcolm, east of Cape Arid. After discovering and establishing Balladouia and after the death of his only brother, he started a new farm at Arid called Gabtoobich. It was established together with Hill Springs. The late Amy Crocker, (Balladonia painter and historian) is Jack Baesjou's daughter who spent her childhood there before moving to inland Deralinya in 1910.

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Integrity: Remains of stone dining room, fireplace. Modifications: Burnt in mid 1920's only stone walls of kitchen remain.

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Very Poor

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Gabtoobitch (farmhouse & shed ruins)

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The house was situated in a large clearing where two creeks met at the back of Mount Arid. The house overlooked Mount Arid. The property had very good soil and plenty of water. The area was fairly heavily timbered.

History

The property was established by a pioneering gentleman when he was in his sixties. after a lifetime of discovering. establishing and building stations from Albany to Balladonia. He continued developing his farm and his son in law's farm. Hill Springs next door. until his death in 1909.

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Integrity: Stone walls remain. Everything else destroyed by fire.

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Very Poor

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Esperance Fish Cannery (fmr)

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• 05056 Esperance Fish Cannery (fmr)
• 23789 Tree at Old Fish Cannery

Statement of Significance

Esperance Fish Cannery (fmr) is an important reminder of the efforts to rebuilt WA's economy after World War II.

Physical Description

The building is a single storey brick and corrugated iron utilitarian building in the Post-War International style.

History

The cannery was constructed in 1948 (reportably in just one week) for Daniel Samuel Hunt. It was built for the canning of fish. As a regional industry, it provided jobs for the local people as well as returned servicemen, and also contibuted to the rebuilding and reconstruction of WA's post-war economy.

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05056 Esperance Fish Cannery (fmr)

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• 05056 Esperance Fish Cannery (fmr)
• 23789 Tree at Old Fish Cannery

Physical Description

The cannery is roughly built and was compleled in one week. The building measures 18 metres square and has large wooden trusses to support the roof. It is situated on Norseman Road overlooking the Bay and in close proximity to the Tanker Jetty. The floor (concrete) in the front half of the building still slopes considerably towards the sea. There was originally a large drain here as the fish were tipped onto the floor and hosed down etc and effluent ran straight out to the sea.

History

A contemporary opinion of the time was that Dan Hunt built the cannery to forestall the entry of 'snap freeze' operations into the area. Hunt thought it worthwhile to build this cannery in 1948. Herring, garfish, salmon and sardines were processed. Much of this was brought in from the eastern fishing grounds over very poor roads. Fisheries Road is named due to this. A road was made through the bush with a Bren Gun Carrier as far as Israelite Bay. A Stuart tank was then used to go over the sand hills to the beach. After only one year operations ceased due to insufficient supplies of fish. The fishing industry in Esperance seems to go through this same process. still with insufficient stocks offish. The building is now an excellent Arts Centre with fine facilities as extra studios have been built.

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Integrity: Walls, trusses, half floor, some original windows, other windows enlarged Modifications: Internal walls, wooden floor in half of the building.

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Good

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Tree at Old Fish Cannery

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05056 Esperance Fish Cannery (fmr)

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Statement of Significance

The unusual twisted tree is of heritage value. It is a reminder of the natural environment and of a natural phenomenon. The tree has been growing under stress.

Physical Description

The interesting feature of this tree is its twisted limb. The tree is a Eucalyptus platypus, and is situated 6 - 8 metres from the Cannery Arts Centre in a prominent position.

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Very good

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Stokes National Park

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Dempsters' Dalyup Sheep Dip

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Statement of Significance

It is significant in exhibiting particular aesthetic characteristics. It is significant in the evolution or pattern of the history of the local district. It has demonstrable potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of the natural or cultural history of the local district.

History

Little is recorded about this site, however a limited oral history survives, and the fact that it is commonly referred to as the “Dempsters’ Sheep Dip” indicates an association with the Dempster Brothers.(1297) In 1864, the Dempster Brothers had established their first homestead in the area to the northeast of this site a little under a mile away which was known as Mainbenup, although the conditions at this site were less favourable for living when compared with their Esperance Bay holdings and what we now know today as Dempster Homestead, the first stage of which was built later in 1867.(1298) Dipping at that time was a common enough practice for treating ‘scab’, ticks and other ailments in sheep, and a sheep dip of some kind would likely have been constructed in this area circa the 1864 settlement period, however this particular ‘island’ design does not appear to have been commonly used in Australia until circa the 1900’s.(1299, 1300) The absence of this pronounced and easily recognisable feature on any of the early surveys indicates that construction took place during the latter time period, and an article published in 1903 seems to support this, stating that the “...Messrs Dempster Bros... [have] just completed a large and up-to-date sheep dip”, though the exact site of this is not recorded with the article simply referring to their expansive Esperance holdings.(1301) For further information see below - Place No. 12 https://www.esperance.wa.gov.au/local-heritage-survey

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Integrity: N/A Authenticity: High

Condition

Fair

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Norfolk Pine Trees

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18402 Esperance RSL Building, Norfolk Island Pine Trees and War Memorial

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Statement of Significance

The tall Norfolk Pine trees lining the streets of Esperance are an impressive feature of the town. The Municipal Council planted 12 trees in Dempster Street, from Andrew to James Streets. in 1897. A photo dated 1915 shows some trees surviving. A street plaque says '1902'. If a tree died. it was replaced by another. These were grown at various times from 1896-1904-1915-1920-1929.

Physical Description

Three trees, one Norfolk Pine, one Sugar Gum and one unknown species, were planted on the corner of Dempster and Andrew Streets in 1896. The Norfolk Pine survived and is outside the present day Australia Post building which is on the site of the first Post and Telegraph building. The other Norfolk Pine trees were planted in 1897.

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Integrity: All

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Esperance Post & Telegraph Office - Site of

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St Andrew's Church, Rectory & Parish Centre

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Pine Hill Earth Dam

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Pine Hill is a granite rock set in native pines and eucalypt woodlands, forming the catchment for an earth dam. Close to the rock are yards (timber), a stone watering trough, a mud house with stone fireplace, and a shed, all built in 1874. Also visible is a stone baker's oven built in the same year. Two graves are on the site. They are those of Tim McCoy, a teamster from Balladonia. and Billy Kerwood, traveller. The dates are unknown. but can be estimated around the late 1880s. The place was also used for watering camels.

History

After the Ponton Bros and Sharpe established Point Malcom in 1873, Pine Hill was their first settlement inland. It was used continuously until the discovery of Balladouia in 1879. It was also the first meeting place with the local Aboriginal tribe (Mulba's) who travelled to Balladonia with them. The house there was no longer needed by the 1890s but the dam and country were used by all travellers until the closing of the telegraph station at Israelite Bay. It was also oused by woodcutters .

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Integrity: Not a lot

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Dam- Good Condition. Buildings- poor condition

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Cape Le Grand National Park

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Castletown Jetty

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Statement of Significance

This was an early sea loading and unloading facility in Esperance. thus the remaining structure has historic value and is considered an important Esperance landmark Prior to the jetty being built provisions were ferried to shore by small boats, Over the years it has disappeared - some naturally and some with human help.

Physical Description

The Newtown Jetty was situated in Esperance Bay along Castletown Quays and Eastern end of Chaplin Street. Approximately 29 piles remain from the original structure. with some seven cross top beams,

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Integrity: Very Little Modifications: Extended in 1896 by Mr AB Wright

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Very Poor

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Norfolk Island Pine Trees

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Police Sergeants Quarters

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The building has been well preserved by being placed in Museum Park. It is an example of relocation usefulness in that it now serves as a shop,

Physical Description

This timber weatherboard house is a typical 1920s building/home, Set on stumps, originally paperbark, it has a semi closed in front porch and a wide pitched roof which overhangs the verandah.

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Integrity: Most

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Good

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Dempsters' Stony Well

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The weU is one of the few relics of the Dempster era available at this time. It is an excellent example of drystone well construction. The 14 metre trough is typical of watering points of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Its historic significance, state of preservation and proximity to the Great Ocean Drive enhance its heritage value.

Physical Description

Stony well was adjacent and west of the Old Fourth Beach Road and approximately half a mile from Second Beach (Blue Haven). It is said it was used for watering stock In the 1920s there was good grass in the area and it was a favoured haunt of local domestic dairy herds. Over time the well silted up and was filled in during the early 1950s as it was a hazard to stock.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Trough-80%. Well-filled in. Partial collapse of upper courses.

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Well- Fair Trough- Good

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Esperance Civic Centre

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The Esperance Civic Centre is an important building in the life of the local community. It is used as an entertainment centre, and provides a venue for large group functions.

Physical Description

Situated to the west of the Shire Offices, and flanked by landscaped native gardens, the Esperance Civic Centre is a face brick building topped by a prominant metal, flat topped roof structure. A curved roadway provides vehicle access to the front door of the building.

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Integrity: All

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Very Good

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Esperance War Memorial

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This obelisk has an artificial moulded flag on top which is painted in the Australian colours. It commemorates the soldiers who died in the World Wars. The slabs for the memorial were precast in Perth, and once in place the core was filled with rubble.

History

The tender for building this memorial was closely contested by Mr Boswell Synno!, Mr Stearne (Senior) and the successful tenderer. 'Gunner' Hearn. Mr Hearn was the plumber and undertaker in Esperance. The memorial is a tribute to those who died in the World Wars.

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Integrity: All Modifications: Cement slabs, precast in Perth, core filled with rubble.

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