Lake Grace Hospital

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

12670

Location

Memorial Dr Lake Grace

Location Details

Comprises: AIM Hospital Museum, Main hospital building, Nurses' quarters, lattice drying shed & various outbuildings. The laundry, Maternity block (fmr) & adjacent morgue (transportable bldg) have no heritage significance.

Other Name(s)

Australian Inland Mission Hospital (fmr)

Local Government

Lake Grace

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1926 to 1983

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 30 Aug 2002 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 23 Sep 1998 Category A

Child Places

  • 24695 Lake Grace Hospital Precinct

Condition

Maternity Block demolished c. 2006.

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
AE Clare, Main Hospital bldg & Nurses Qtrs Architect - -
WB Hardwick, AIM Hospital bldg Architect - -

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
5441 Lake Grace Hospital maternity wing (former) : photographic record/includes assessment documentation. Heritage Study {Other} 2002
11592 Australian Inland Mission (AIM) Hospital (fmr): Lake Grace now known as Australiamn Inland Mission Hospital Museum Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 1998

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use HEALTH Hospital
Present Use EDUCATIONAL Museum
Original Use HEALTH Housing or Quarters

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Functionalist
Inter-War Georgian Revival

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other TIMBER Other Timber
Other TIMBER Tongue & Groove
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard
Wall TIMBER Log
Wall ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, flat
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Roof TILE Terracotta Tile
Wall BRICK Face Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Government policy
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

28 Oct 1998

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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.

Author

Shire of Lake Grace

Construction Date

Constructed from 1984, Constructed from 1925

Demolition Year

N/A

Child Places

  • 24695 Lake Grace Hospital Precinct

Statement of Significance

The former Inland Mission Hospital is of exceotional significance for the associations with J Flynn the Royal Flying Doctor Service and the network of hospitals throughout inland Australia. The associations with Doctor Clarke, the staff and patients and the Lake Grace community is significant as was the provision of a hospital in Lake Grace in 1925. The place and its context in the precinct demonstrates the development of hospital and medical facilities in Lake Grace from 1926.

Physical Description

Two storey building; the lower storey is a brick, and the upper storey is timber framed and weatherboard clad. The hipped roof is clad with corrugated iron as are the lower storey verandahs and rear roof. Verandahs surround the lower storey brick section with enclosures in weatherboard.

History

On 14 November 1925, S Stubbs MLA laid the foundation stone for the Australian Inland Mission Hospital which opened on 29 March 1926. It was c osely associated with John Flynn and the Royal Flying Doctor Service and was under the charge of Sisters Bennett and Cousins. In 1926, a medical fund scheme was established and Dr Fry commenced practice. In 1930, a local committee took control of the hospital. In 1932, Dr Margaret Clarke took over from Dr Fry. The Lake Grace Memorial Hospital and nurses quarters were opened on the 29 November 1952. The former AIM hospital was 'renovated' to house the hospital domestic staff. In 1984 the hospital underwent major renovations and repairs.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact or Redeemable Authenticity: Medium Degree

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Gov.. WB Hardwick Architect 1925 -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Gray L; "Conservation Plan". 1998
Owner Category
Shire of Lake Grace Local Gov't

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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.

Lake Grace Hospital Precinct

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

24695

Location

Stubbs St Lake Grace

Location Details

Local Government

Lake Grace

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 18 Dec 2019

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 23 Sep 1998 Category C

Parent Place or Precinct

12670 Lake Grace Hospital

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use HEALTH Hospital
Present Use HEALTH Hospital

Creation Date

25 Feb 2013

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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.

Author

Shire of Lake Grace

Construction Date

Constructed from 1952, Constructed from 1960

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The precinct represents the development of health and hospital services in Lake Grace since 1925. It has significant associations with the Flying Doctor service, John Flynn, Dr Margaret Clarke, hospital administrators, staff and patients from the Lake Grace community.

Physical Description

Lake Grace Memorial Hospital: 1952 Brick construction with dado wall face brick and rendered above. The hipped roof is tiled. The entry is defined by a block tower cutting into the roof. Nurses Quarters: 1952 Brick construction with render. The hipped roof is tiled. Outlook over the lake. Former maternity Block: 1960's Transportable building, timber framed and asbestos clad. Lattice enclosed drying sheds: 1952 Timber framed free standing with gable roof and lattice enclosure.

History

In March 1926, the Australian Inland Mission opened a hospital in Lake Grace. It was closely associated with John Flynn and the Royal Flying Doctor Service. It was a cottage hospital under the charge of Sisters Bennett and Cousins. In 1926, a medical fund scheme was established to obtain the services of a doctor in Lake Grace, and Dr Fry subsequently commenced practice. The hospital developed and the verandahs were enclosed to allow for more wards and operating facilities. In 1930, a local committee took control of the hospital. In 1932, Dr Margaret Clarke took over from Dr Fry. In 1949, plans were prepared for a new hospital facility, and the foundation stone for the hospital was laid on 2 December 1950 by Mr Bishop. The Lake Grace Memorial Hospital and nurses quarters were opened on the 29 November 1952, by Dame Florence Cardell-Oliver, MLA. The 16 bed hospital and separate nurses quarters cost £130,000. The former AIM hospital was 'renovated' to house the hospital domestic staff, and two 150,000 gallon underground water tanks were constructed (since demolished). In 1980, the separate building which had been constructed as a Maternity wing, was closed and converted by volunteer labour, into a Frail Aged Lodge. It was no longer part of the Hospital management. In 1984, the hospital underwent major renovations and repairs. Up until 1995, the hospital was a departmental hospital run form Narrogin. At a public meeting the vote was for a local Health Services Board to manage the Lake Grace Hospital. The anesthetist and surgeon travel from Wagin twice a month for scheduled surgery.

Integrity/Authenticity

Lake Grace Memorial Hospital: Integrity: Intact/ Redeemable Authenticity: High Degree Nurses Quarters: Integrity: Intact/ Redeemable Authenticity: High Degree Former maternity Block: Integrity: Intact/ Redeemable Authenticity: Medium Degree Lattice enclosed drying sheds: Integrity: Intact/ Redeemable Authenticity: High Degree

Condition

Lake Grace Memorial Hospital: Good Nurses Quarters: Good Former maternity Block: Fair Lattice enclosed drying sheds: Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
AE Clare Architect 1952 -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
"Newspaper Article" Wagin Argus 27 April 1995
Owner Category
Department of Health State Gov't

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Last Update

30 Apr 2021

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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.

James' Tank and Earth Catchment

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

19900

Location

Williams Loc 1582 Kulin-Lake Grace Rd Williams Loc 10991 Lake Grace Lake Grace

Location Details

Other Name(s)

AA Number 190

Local Government

Lake Grace

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1914

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
(no listings)

Parent Place or Precinct

26460 AA Dam No 190 James, Lake Grace

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Reservoir or Dam
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Reservoir or Dam

Creation Date

17 May 2011

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Last Update

02 Jun 2021

Disclaimer

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.

Newdegate Arts and Crafts Building

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01448

Location

Cnr Mitchell & Collier St Newdegate

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Grand Cafe Hainsworth's
Store; Jaycees Museum;The Hainsworth Building

Local Government

Lake Grace

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1933

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 18 Dec 2019
State Register Registered 31 May 1996 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Register of the National Estate Permanent 28 Jul 1983
Classified by the National Trust Classified
Municipal Inventory Adopted 17 Sep 1998 Category A

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
9707 Hainsworth Building - Conservation Management Plan update 2010 Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 2010
693 Conservation Plan Newdegate Lot 60 - Also Known as Arts and Crafts Building, Jaycees Museum, and the Hainsworth Building Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 1994

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Other Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other Community Hall\Centre
Original Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}
Present Use EDUCATIONAL Museum

Architectural Styles

Style
Vernacular

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements
PEOPLE Early settlers
OCCUPATIONS Hospitality industry & tourism

Creation Date

30 May 1989

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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.

Author

Shire of Lake Grace

Construction Date

Constructed from 19285

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates a way of life no longer practised. It is a fine, unique example of vernacular architecture of the period, and demonstrates a high degree of integrity and authenticity. It makes a considerable contribution to the streetscape and is a landmark and essential character element in the townscape of Newdegate.

Physical Description

The double height building is a timber framed structure clad with weatherboard. The roof is corrugated iron in a gable style. A bull nose verandah extends along the two street frontages of the place and the truncated corner. The verandah extends form the wall at a height of about 3 metres, and fixed lights extend along the same facade above the verandah.

History

Charles Hainsworth had the place constructed for his saddlery business in 1928. at a time when mechanisation was beginning to infiltrate the agricultural and transport industries, it was a very bold business enterprise and premises. The Dining Room was planned as the "Grand Cafe" and the Museum which now occupies that room, still has examples of the furniture and fittings which were arranged for the cafe, including inscribed cutlery. A number of outbuildings were constructed on the site, including a cellar, and a bathroom under the tankstand.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact Authenticity: High Degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Heritage Council of WA Assessment Form Heritage Council of WA 1983/1992
Owner Category
Shire of Lake Grace Local Gov't

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Last Update

30 Apr 2021

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AA Dam No 190 James, Lake Grace

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

26460

Location

North Lake Grace

Location Details

Kulin-Lake Grace Road, North Lake Grace

Local Government

Lake Grace

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 28 Oct 2021 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
(no listings)

Child Places

  • 19900 James' Tank and Earth Catchment

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
11937 Heritage report - P26460 AA Dam No. 190 James, Lake Grace Heritage Study {Other} 2021

Place Type

Other Built Type

Creation Date

02 Jul 2020

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Approved

Last Update

02 Jul 2020

Disclaimer

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.