Banjo's Place

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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The place is a representative example of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of die development of the Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is historically significant for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of the most productive gold mines outside Kalgoorlie.

Physical Description

The small dwelling retains an exterior brick chimney with metal flue, and a rear oven with an exterior metal flue. Some floorboards, remnants of hessian wall linings, and some ripple iron linings remain in the interior of the dwelling. A verandah has been added across the front elevation with lean-to metal screens.

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INTEGRITY: High AUTHENTICITY: High

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Miners House

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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Small Miners Camp

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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No 1 Tram

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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Jim's House

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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The place is a representative example of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of the development of the Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is historically significant for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of the most productive gold mines outside Kalgoorlie.

Physical Description

Twin-gabled cottage with lean-to verandah roof at rear. Fenced yard with gardens, including large pepper trees, and outbuildings at the rear of the cottage. The exterior of the cottage has double-hung sash windows divided into four panes. A lean-to roof covers a rear concrete verandah that has been partially enclosed. A room has been added to one side of the cottage with a lean-to roof.

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INTEGRITY: Interior access restricted AUTHENTICITY: High

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Dwelling

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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The place is more substantial in size to the surrounding miner's huts and is in a fenced and garden setting. The established garden contains tall trees. Hie twin-gabled cottage with fibro-cement linings has double-hung sash windows. The front corner verandah has cgi and mesh infill. Side verandahs with lean-to roofs have been enclosed. The place has various outbuildings, some with barrel vaulted roofs.

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INTEGRITY: High AUTHENTICITY: Moderate to high

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Fair to good

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Camp 80, Gwalia

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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The place is a representative example of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of the development of the Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is historically significant for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of the most productive goldmines outside Kalgoorlie.

Physical Description

The cottage has a large adjacent garage with a pergola in front. The place is now fenced and its gate bears the name of the place. An established garden surrounds the cottage. The single gabled cottage has a lean-to verandah roof across the front elevation which has been enclosed and contains large window panes not in keeping with the window frames of the cottage and the surrounding structures.

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INTEGRITY: High AUTHENTICITY: High

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State Hotel (fmr)

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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The place, is a fine example of the Federation Filigree style, combining solid classical details with delicate decorative timber elements, typical of the traditional Australian pub at the turn-of-the-century. With its wrap around verandah, the place is the dominant focal point in the streetscape and is one of a few brick buildings in Gwalia and the most imposing. The place is an important component of a nationally significant townsite. The place was the State Government's first venture into the construction and management of hotels, and as such represents a particular phase in State Government policy. The place contributes to the community's sense of place, being the most substantial and imposing building in Gwalia, a town that is becoming increasingly more popular as a tourist destination, serving as a demonstration of the layout and function of a gold mining township. The place demonstrates rare aspects of the cultural heritage significance at a national level because the historical importance of the mine, the social distinctiveness of die community, and the diversity of physical evidence within a small area, are a combination not equalled in Australia.

Physical Description

The building is a two-storey building in Federation Filigree style located at the building line on the corner of Kane and Station Streets. The building is constructed of brick laid in stretcher bond, with a corrugated iron clad roof concealed behind a heavily moulded parapet.

History

The former State Hotel is a two-storey brick and iron building, with a two-storey verandah, constructed in 1903 by the State Government to provide a controlled hotel facility for the miners of Gwalia.1 The distance between Gwalia and Leonora (2km) led, in many cases, to the provision of separate facilities for each settlement. In 1903, this, in part, led the State Government to take the unusual step of building the State Hotel to provide Gwalia with a licensed premises, and to lessen the sly-grog trade. "... as a last resource, the Government decided to initiate the experiment of a State-owner hotel."2 It was the Government's first involvement in such a venture. Mr W.E. Robertson, an architect in practice in Perth, was asked to prepare plans, which were accepted. The building was more elaborate and expensive than the Government had envisaged, 'but the licensing bench insisted that if the Government wished to obtain a license it was but fair that the hotel they proposed to erect should equal in every way the plans submitted by other applicants".3 The hotel was opened to the public on 3 June 1903, the cost of construction, including furnishings, amounting to £5,429/14/9.4 The hotel was described at the time of opening as follows: The hotel is two-storeyed and is built of brick, with a 10ft balcony running around the front and eastern sides. At the rear there is a private balcony for the use of the boarders. On the ground floor are nine rooms. The opens towards the railway station. Its counter is • of polished jarrah, and is pilastered, and panelled artistically. The saloon bar has been created similarly. The Government has evidently given precedence to West Australian woods, the staircase in the main hall being an elaborate piece of work of polished jarrah, and the contractors have in the whole of these fittings shown what expert tradesmen can do with colonial woods. ^ A description of the layout of the hotel is provided in another newspaper. ... to contain a billiard-room 25ft x 20ft, bar-room 25ft. x 18ft. saloon bar which, however, was subsequently deemed superfluous, and was used as a smoking-room for guests and as an office, dining room 25ft x 18ft., pantry, store-room, kitchen, and scullery on the ground floor; while on the upper storey provision was made for a drawing-room, three single and three double bedrooms with separate quarters for servants over the dining-room, as well as a bathroom. The yard was enclosed with galvanised iron, within which were sited a stable and out-offices. Contractors for the job were Messrs. Gamel and Trim (sic), and contract price being £4,800.7 The painter in charge was Mr James Blight. Upon opening, the hotel was under the management of Mr Robins, who, with his wife, selected the furnishings. Owned by the State Government, the hotel operated under strict rales and regulations: opening hours were strictly adhered to; alcohol quality was monitored so as to retain a high standard; prices were regulated; and, drunken behaviour were not tolerated. Despite Hie popularity of the State Hotel, the conditions were not always viewed as acceptable by certain patrons. In August 1911, an addition to the Station Street elevation, together with new latrines was completed.8 Although designed for use as a library and reading room, it was thought the new room could be better utilised as a public bar and billiard room, with the small parlour converted to a library. In the final days of the 1913 Parliamentary session Premier Scaddan introduced a Government Trading Concerns Bill, which empowered the Government to obtain money to start commercial enterprises of its own. As well as hotels the State Government controlled a state shipping service, saw mills, dairy, ferries, abattoir etc. Other Government financed and operated hotels were established in Kwolyin (1913), Bruce Rock (1913), Wongan Hills (1914), Corrigin(1915) and Bolgart(1915).9 In March 1919, the State Hotel was subject to a 'beer strike' when a group of miners agreed to boycott the hotel until their demands for improved conditions were met.10 In June 1959, Gwalia residents signed a petition against the State's proposed sale of the State Hotel. In the early 1960s, the Government's interest in hotels waned and a number of communities looked to taking over the hotels themselves. In Gwalia, after protracted negotiations, the Gwalia community Co. Ltd bought/leased the hotel in 1960 for £18,000.11 The State Hotel continued to be used as a hotel up until the mid-1960s. After the mine's closure inl963, Gwalia was nearly deserted, although a number of its building remained. The State Hotel was closed on 17 January 1964, in a town that by then had only 40 residents. The building is believed to have been unoccupied until the early 1980s, the resurgence of mining at 'Sons of Gwalia' in the 1980s led to the restoration and conversion of the former State Hotel by lessee Western Mining Corporation for its use as an administration office by Sons of Gwalia N.L. The first floor provides accommodation. On the ground floor the bar counter has been removed to accommodate modern office requirements. The bar fittings and fixtures were removed by vandals during the time the building was unoccupied.

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INTEGRITY: High AUTHENTICITY: High

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Three Roofed Camp

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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Aldoss

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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The place is a representative example of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of the development of the Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is. historically significant for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of the most productive gold mines outside Kalgoorlie.

Physical Description

The dwelling is the most intact of original dwellings in- the town and is maintained by the owner/occupier. The dwelling has established gardens and new corrugated iron boundary fence. Lattice screens have been added to the front verandah.

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INTEGRITY: High AUTHENTICITY: Moderate

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Dwelling

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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The place is a representative example of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of the development of die Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is historically significant for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of the most productive goldmines outside Kalgoorlie.

Physical Description

The dwelling has a gabled roof with enclosed verandahs with lean-to roofs across the front and rear elevations. The dwelling was surrounded by gardens that were fenced. The dwelling is now unoccupied and the gardens unattended. Steel framing is all that remains of the fence.

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INTEGRITY: High AUTHENTICITY: High

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The place is a representative example of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of the development of the Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is historically significant for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of the most productive gold mines outside Kalgoorlie.

Physical Description

The dwelling has a verandah across the front elevation that is protected by a bullnosed roof. The verandah has been enclosed and louvred windows added.

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INTEGRITY: High AUTHENTICITY: High

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The place is a representative example of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of the development of the Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is historically significant for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of the most productive gold mines outside Kalgoorlie.

Physical Description

The dwelling is more substantial is size in comparison to many of the small miner's huts. The dwelling has established gardens with a timber framed and wire boundary fence with a decorative iron gate. The dwelling is surrounded by a verandah that is covered with a bullnosed roof The verandah roof is supported by square timber columns and has lattice infill.

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INTEGRITY: High AUTHENTICITY: High

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The place is a representative example of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of the development of the Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is historically significant for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of the most productive gold mines outside Kalgoorlie.

Physical Description

The dwelling has a gabled roof and a bullnosed verandah roof that extends across the front elevation. The dwelling has also been extended across the rear elevation. The building has double-hung window sashes, divided into eight panes, and an external metal chimney. The verandah has been enclosed with lattice screens and cgi. The building is surrounded by shrubs and has a metal framed fence with cgi sheeting.

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INTEGRITY: High AUTHENTICITY: High

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Three Dwellings

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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Dwelling

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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The place is a representative example of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of the development of the Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is historically significant for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of the most productive gold mines outside Kalgoorlie.

Physical Description

The building is in a lawned and garden setting. The original building is covered with multiple gables with eaves that protect the openings on the west elevation. The walls of the original building are clad in weatherboards. The exterior of the building retains metal florentine window awnings. A verandah to the front comer of the dwelling has been partially enclosed with fibro-cement wall linings, and a lean-to roof. Alterations to the exterior of the building include louvred windows, sliding aluminium window frames, and a rear extension clad in cgi. An outbuilding has been added to the rear.

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INTEGRITY: Interior access restricted AUTHENTICITY: High

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De Rubi Camp

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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Relocated NE of State Hotel

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Martinazolli's Camp

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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Relocated NE of State Hotel

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Dwelling

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

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The place is a representative example of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of the development of the Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is historically significant for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of the most productive gold mines outside Kalgoorlie.

Physical Description

The dwelling has metal louvred vents in the gable walls and metal florentine awnings protecting the double-hung sash windows. The dwelling has been extended across the rear elevation, and the front verandah has been enclosed. The verandah is timber framed

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INTEGRITY: High AUTHENTICITY: High

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Art's Place

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01459 Gwalia Townsite Precinct

Condition

A typical Gwalia miner's house of gabled çconstruction with timber frame, corrugated çgalvanised claddings and hessian lined walls.

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The place is a representative example of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of the development of the Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is historically significant .for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of the most productive gold mines outside Kalgoorlie.

Physical Description

The building has a timber framed front verandah that- was later enclosed with sheet metal and hessian. The verandah timbers and sheet metal cladding have been recently replaced and, a new concrete step to the verandah has been added. The interior is reasonably intact with timber floors throughout, pressed metal, timber and hessian linings. The place retains the original oven which has a brick surround and retains an external metal chimney. The place underwent conservation in 1987, as part of the National Estate Grants Program. The works included: the replacement of timber bracing to the east section of the building; replacement of cgi cladding to the east section of the building, portion of the roof and verandah; replacement of hessian lining; and repair to timber floorboards.

History

The last occupant's of the building were the Lovi family. It became known as Art's Place in about 1980 after a local, Mr Arthur DeKlerk, carried out some repairs to structure after it had been damaged in strong winds.

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INTEGRITY: High AUTHENTICITY: High

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