Abba River Railway Bridge

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

26117

Location

Busselton

Location Details

Alongside Main Roads 238

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1895

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
Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey Completed 11 Dec 1998

Parent Place or Precinct

02946 Busselton-Boyanup Rail Line

Physical Description

Single track over watercourse 9 openings, 4 beams each (end spans 6) spans 4.6m Ballasted deck 3 braced piers on concrete sills Piled abutments backlined Length 41.5m, Height 4.2m

Condition

Currently not in service

Other Keywords

Date of changes:
1930, superstructure renewed
1939, one new abutment
1971, decking renewed

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Other

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other TIMBER Other Timber

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

27 Mar 2019

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

28 Mar 2019

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.

Bridge 0238 Tuart Drive over Abba River, Busselton

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

26465

Location

Busselton

Location Details

Tuart Drive, over Abba River

Local Government

Augusta/Margaret River

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1929

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)

Physical Description

Bridge 0238 is a 5 span timber bridge with a length of 28.85m and a width of 8.6m, built over Abba River. Bridge 0238 was used as one of the main thoroughfares between Bunbury and Busselton until the construction of Bussel Highway. The bridge was overlaid with bitumen in 1993.

Condition

Poor

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Road: Bridge

Creation Date

12 Aug 2020

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

12 Aug 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.

Busselton W.A. Bank Building

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

02940

Location

Busselton

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

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)

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Bank
Present Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg

Creation Date

12 Mar 1993

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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.

Nautical Lady Tower, Busselton Foreshore

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

25437

Location

Busselton

Location Details

Busselton Foreshore, Lot 431 Marine Terrace

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1993

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 26 Jun 2015

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
(no listings)

Physical Description

Imitation Lighhouse 20 metres high with 3 concrete ancillary floors to the West, set in vacant recreational land within 100 metres of the start of the Busselton Jetty. The tower was orginally built to disseminate information and to tell the story of the Busselton Jetty as well as to be the terminus for the Jetty Train.

Place Type

Historic Town or district

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Water: Jetty
Original Use EDUCATIONAL Museum
Present Use COMMERCIAL Other

Creation Date

16 Jun 2015

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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.

Route of Busselton to Augusta Railway Line

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

05359

Location

Busselton

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 11 Oct 2019

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 20 Jun 1996 Category 5

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use VACANT\UNUSED Vacant\Unused
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

17 Feb 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The Busselton to August railway route has cultural heritage significance for its historic value in the early 20th century development of the district Its opening provided a boost to the local industries as this meant that local traders had means of exchanging goods with their counterparts in other regions.

Physical Description

This site encompasses the route from Busselton to Augusta by rail. However, the line is no longer in use.

History

The line was established in the early 20th century and was an important means of transport until road transport improved and became competitive. The rail link assisted in allowing industry to develop and to provide the community with a better standard of living.

Owner Category
Westrail State Gov't

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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.

St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Precinct

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

00400

Location

Cnr 69-71 & 70 Kent St & 69 Prince St Busselton

Location Details

Inc Existing Church, former church (facade to shopping complex), rectory, nunnery & former school site

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1866 to 1933

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
Uniting Church Inventory Completed 01 Oct 1996
Classified by the National Trust Classified 08 Sep 1971
Register of the National Estate Destroyed
Register of the National Estate Nominated 25 Aug 1995

Child Places

  • 00400 St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Precinct
  • 18160 St Joseph's Church (fmr)
  • 00409 St Joseph's Church

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RELIGIOUS Church, Cathedral or Chapel
Original Use RELIGIOUS Church, Cathedral or Chapel
Other Use RELIGIOUS Church Hall

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall STONE Limestone
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Parent Place or Precinct

00400 St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Precinct

Child Places

  • 00400 St Joseph's Roman Catholic Church Precinct
  • 18160 St Joseph's Church (fmr)
  • 00409 St Joseph's Church

Statement of Significance

St Josephs Precinct, an area that once comprised the early 1866-8 church, the 1933 Church, the rectory and convent and school has cultural heritage significance as a centre of development of the community with special significance to Roman Catholics and the surviving buildings illustrate a range of periods and styles. The place also demonstrates the Church’s long establishment in Busselton.

Physical Description

The precinct includes the early 1866-8 church, the 1933 Church and the site of the rectory and convent and school. See individual building listings.

History

Historical Notes: The precinct grew through time with the first of the churches being built by voluntary labour. The collection of buildings grew through time and developed into a Roman Catholic precinct that included the town churches, convent, school and rectory. Only the church designed by E. le B. Henderson survives and is in use. The first church is now part of a shopping centre.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity Notes: Some of the elements have been removed and it is difficult to discern a precinct in the physical sense. The precinct retains a low degree of integrity. Authenticity Notes: See individual listings Low/-

Condition

Fair-Good

Owner Category
Cavebay Enterprises Pty Ltd Other Private
Roman Catholic Archbishop of Bunbury Church Property

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

02 Feb 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.

Bovell's Cottage

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

00385

Location

11 Adelaide St Busselton

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1882

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2015
State Register Registered 01 Dec 1995 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 13 Aug 2014 Category 1
Municipal Inventory Adopted 20 Jun 1996 Category 1
Classified by the National Trust Classified 02 Feb 1976

Condition

The place is in good condition.

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
4000 Bovell's Cottage Busselton Conservation Works Heritage Study {Other} 1999
3948 Bovell's Cottage Busselton : conservation plan. Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 1998
4219 Conservation Plan Bovell's Cottage Busselton Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 1997

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Victorian Georgian

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall STONE Limestone
Roof TIMBER Shingle

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements
OCCUPATIONS Domestic activities

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

31 Dec 2016

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

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Constructed from 1882

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Bovell Cottage, a single storey stone Victorian Georgian style cottage with a converted loft has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: The place was the home of Joseph Bovell, one of the settlers of the south-west region, who arrived in the 1850s and was influential in the settlement and development of Busselton. The place is a fine example of a single storey Victorian Georgian Style cottage. The place is a good representative example of late nineteenth century cottage design located on close proximity to the Busselton town site.

Physical Description

Modest cottage with a steeply pitched roof which contains an attic. It has a verandah on two sides. Bovell’s Cottage is sited in a garden setting and the building is framed by plantings of Peppermint Trees. It was a single storey building, but now has loft accommodation. The ground floor is constructed in limestone and the steeply pitched roof is covered in shingles once more, having been sheeted with corrugated iron for a considerable period following the removal of the original shingles. The verandah is supported on stop-chamfered posts. Windows are double hung sashes with slim glazing bars and timber lintels. The floors are of pit-sawn timber. The loft has been converted to accommodation and a stair added to the western end of the house.

History

Joseph Bovell arrived in Western Australia on 20 October 1859 aboard the West Australian with his wife Elizabeth Burnside and son. He was later to become the proprietor of the Ship Hotel. The West Australian on 15 August 1882 records the near completion of Bovell’s 5-roomed cottage. The cottage passed to Bovell’s daughter Anne who sold it to Thomas Prosser and it passed to Prosser’s widow Elizabeth in 1947, then to her sister Alice Jarvis and was then bequeathed to her nephew Melville Jarvis.

Integrity/Authenticity

The place remains in use as a residence and retains a high degree of integrity. The place retains much of its exterior form and fabric and therefore retains a moderate to high degree of authenticity.

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Conservation Plans 1997/1998
Heritage Council assesment documentation 1995

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
006 Reference No.
533377 Landgate Pin

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
2

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

30 Jul 2019

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

National Trust of Western Australia

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Individual design because of attic and one of few remaining cottages close to Busselton townsite near original condition.

Physical Description

Dwelling - walls of local limestone, floors of jarrah and brick, fireplaces with jarrah over mantels. Large rooms with high ceilings. Steeply pitched roof with attic in gable. Roof of corrugated iron. Wooden verandah on two sides with timber posts. Front facade plain with small windows, Condition of building is good

History

Assessment 1976 Construction: 1860's Original Owner: Alfred Bovell Builder: unknown

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

02 Aug 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.

Villa Carlotta

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

00386

Location

110 Adelaide St Busselton

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Ithaca
St Joseph's Convent and School (fmr)

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1896 to 1904

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014
State Register Registered 15 May 1998 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
Classified by the National Trust Classified 02 Feb 1976
Register of the National Estate Permanent 21 Mar 1978
Municipal Inventory Adopted 20 Jun 1996 Category 1
Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Aug 2014 Category 1

Condition

The place is well maintained and is in good condition.

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
7189 Very much on watch : the Percy Willmott photos : Augusta, Margaret River, Busselton 1901 - 1919. Book 2003
10208 Conservation management strategy 110 Adelaide Street, Busselton Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 2014

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Other Use EDUCATIONAL Primary School
Present Use COMMERCIAL Hotel, Tavern or Inn
Other Use RELIGIOUS Monastery or Convent
Original Use RESIDENTIAL One-and-a-half storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Queen Anne

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Wall STONE Limestone
Roof TILE Aluminium Tile

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Education & science
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Depression & boom
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

30 May 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

National Trust of Western Australia

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

HISTORICAL ASSOCIATIONS Originally built by and for Mr Frank Backhouse, mining engineer from the goldfields. Probably one of the first houses built in the recognition of the town as a seaside resort. Originally named Ithaca, by the Backhouse family, it was purchased by F.W.P. Cammillori who sold it for use by St Joseph’s Convent about 1904. The present owners bought it for a guest house and changed the name to Villa Carlotta. The building is an example of a large residential building with surrounding verandahs, large simple roof and typical details and decorations. The French doors and shutters, large tower structure make it unique. CONDITION: The condition of the building is good and being maintained – one suggestion would be to remove the unsympathetic asbestos clad additions. GARDEN: Well planted with mature landscaping As there is no typical example of this period, each building having its own individual expression, all such residences are worthy of preservation.

Physical Description

Stands in a large block with old established trees and has as its dominant features the tower and wide verandahs onto which French windows (with shutters) open. In good condition with minor additions in asbestos. Original building (of brick) extended after the Catholic community bought it for 1904 for a convent and boarding school for girls. Now a guest house.

History

Assessment 1976 Constructed 1896/7, extended 1904 Builder: and first owner: Mr Frank Bckhouse

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

16 Aug 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.

Author

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Constructed from 1890, Constructed from 1904

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Villa Carlotta, a single storey tuck pointed brick and aluminium tiled roof house with a belvedere in the Federation Queen Anne, style has cultural heritage significance as a fine example of the stye and period, for its series of historic uses, for its associations with Frank Backhouse and later the Roman Catholic Church, and as a place that contribute to the community’s sense of place. It is also significant for its role in demonstrating changing patterns of residences and of social life.

Physical Description

A single storey residence with tower in a garden setting. Villa Carlotta is a single storey tuck pointed brick and stucco, aluminium tiled roof Federation Queen Anne style house, with a tall belvedere as a key design feature. It is set in well-tended gardens. The 1904 framed addition lies to the side of the original building.

History

The place was built in 1896-7 and initially named Ithaca. Frank Backhouse built it for himself and his family. Backhouse had been an engineer in Coolgardie. In 1904 the place was acquired by the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions for a convent and school. It was used by the nuns and for boarders. The place was transferred to the Josephite Sisters in 1922 when they took over the school in Kent Street. The sister relocated in 1951 and Ithaca continued in use as a retreat for children and for holidays for the Josephite sisters. Then in 1952 the place was sold to a Mr. Rushton who may have given the place its present name and ran it as a private hotel. Following several changes in ownership the place was acquired by Troy Buswell in 1995 and the place continues to operate as a guesthouse.

Integrity/Authenticity

Though no longer used as a house, the original use of the place is reasonably apparent. The place retains a moderate degree of integrity. The place retains a moderate degree of authenticity.

Condition

The place is well maintained and in good condition.

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Heritage Council assessment documentation.

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
1214218 Landgate Pin
59 Reference No.

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
100

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

30 Jul 2019

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.

Paterson's House

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

18172

Location

15 Adelaide St Busselton

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1897

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014

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 13 Sep 2006 Category 2

Condition

The place is in fair condition.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Early settlers

Creation Date

06 Sep 2007

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Constructed from 1897

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Paterson’s House, a render brick and iron residence in the Federation Bungalow style, has cultural heritage significance for is associations with the Guerrier family who were prominent in the development of the district.

Physical Description

Rendered brick and iron roof Federation Bungalow style. The house is a simple symmetrical Federation Bungalow style residence with rendered brick walls and a corrugated iron roof. The front of the house is symmetrically arranged with a full width verandah supported on post with lace work brackets. There is a centrally located front door with sidelights and small paned double hung sash windows on each side of the door. The house was not originally rendered and the side verandah is an addition.

History

Built by George Guerrier who purchased the land in 1861 and built a house for his daughter Zelia in 1897. Guerrier owned land in Barlee Street and built the Ship Tavern in the 1840s. George and Zelia both died in 1897.

Integrity/Authenticity

Fair degree/Moderate Degree

Condition

Fair

Owner Category
S Paterson Other Private

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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.

Armstrong Cottage

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

02929

Location

2 Adelaide St Busselton

Location Details

Cnr Adelaide & West St

Other Name(s)

Mr Jerry Wood's Cottage

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1890

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014

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 20 Jun 1996 Category 2
Register of the National Estate Indicative Place
Classified by the National Trust Recorded 02 Feb 1976

Condition

The place is in good condition.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Other Use HEALTH Hospital
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall STONE Limestone
Roof METAL Other Metal

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Domestic activities
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

18 Jul 1995

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Constructed from 1890

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Armstrong Cottage has cultural heritage significance as a picturesque example of a Cottage Orné style building and has historic associations with its use as part of a maternity hospital.

Physical Description

A distinctive symmetrical building that uses the decorative elements of the cottage orné style, with steeply pitch gabled roofs sheeted with Colorbond custom orb roofing. The historic house is located close to the front boundary and to the West Street boundary, with a modern brick pier and palisade fence around its street boundaries. The cottage is a distinctive symmetrical building that uses the decorative elements of the cottage orné style, with steeply pitch gabled roofs sheeted with Colorbond custom orb roofing. The walls are limestone with quoins and there is a low-pitched verandah with stop chamfered posts and post brackets. The front door is part glazed with side and hopper lights surrounding it, while windows are double hung sashes. A later development that employs a similar architectural language is located to the rear and east of the cottage.

History

The place has been a residence, then part of a maternity hospital and has reverted to being a residence. Since that time the place has been renovated and conserved. This house was built by or for, Commissioner Hare about the last decade of the 19th century. It has changed hands many times. Commissioner Hare married Miss Margaret Brockman - the 'fair maid of Perth'. Mr Woods, businessman of Busselton acquired the property in the early 1900s and many owners and occupiers have followed, among them was Mr Laffer, pastoralist. His wife was Matron of the Busselton Hospital for many years. Until recently, Mr & Mrs Cedar Armstrong had owned the property for many years. Mr Armstrong is a descendant of Capt. Adam Armstrong who came on the 'Gilmore' with Thomas Peel and his party of immigrants and servants, in Dec. 1829. Thomas Peel was forced to forego his original grant of land because the Gilmore did not arrive at the Swan River Colony within the stipulated time. A veterinary surgeon now owns the property.'

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity Notes: The place remains in use as a residence and retains a high degree of integrity. Authenticity Notes: Roofing has been replaced and the verandah appears to be largely reconstruction and replacement material. The place retains a moderate to high degree of authenticity. High Degree/Moderate-High Degree

Condition

Good

Owner Category
BJ & SE Moulton Other Private

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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.

Lady Campion Hostel (fmr)

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

05299

Location

27 Adelaide St Busselton

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1926

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014
State Register Registered 01 Oct 1999 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 13 Aug 2014 Category 1
Municipal Inventory Adopted 20 Jun 1996 Category 1
Classified by the National Trust Classified 12 Nov 2001

Condition

The place is in good condition.

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
WG Pickering Architect 1926 -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use HEALTH Office or Administration Bldg
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Institutional Housing
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Institutional Housing

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War California Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES World Wars & other wars

Creation Date

05 Feb 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Constructed from 1926

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Lady Campion Hostel, a single storey brick and iron building in the Inter-War California Bungalow style, has cultural heritage significance for its close associations with the Group Settlement Scheme and the influx of settlers in the area that necessitated the construction of a hostel for expectant mothers. The place has strong links with the Bush Nursing Society who through the Bush Nursing Trust provided the funds and infrastructure to construct the building. Also the place has historical significance as it represents a changing attitude to childbirth whereby it was recognised that hospitals provided a safer environment of both mother and babies and was one of only five such hostels built in Western Australia. The place also represents recognition of the needs of Group Settlers and attempts to alleviate some of the hardships they experience and contributes to the community’s sense of place for its role in health and welfare. Finally the place has historical importance for its links with the British Red Cross who provided the initial funding to establish the Bush Nursing Society in Western Australia.

Physical Description

A gable roofed Inter-War California Bungalow style building with a broken pitch verandah on two sides. Verandah has decorative timberwork. A single storey brick, stucco and pebble dash render building with an iron roof in the Inter- War California Bungalow style in an open garden setting. The front façade has a deep verandah with a dominating pebble dashed and half timbered gable with a central ventilator. It has side verandahs and timber joinery.

History

Lady Campion Hostel was built for the Bush Nursing Society which was developed to serve the needs of World War I veterans and in particular their wives in country areas. The Society and the bush Nursing Trust provided the funds to build and operate the place. The hostel took in pregnant women when a hospital could not be reached in time for birth and gave women access to proper medical facilities where previous none had existed. The place was opened in 1926 and named after the Governor’s wife, Lady Campion. Closure was first canvassed in 1937, but the place continued in use, though at diminished rates of occupancy as transport improved. The trust amalgamated with the Silver Chain and ceased to operate in 1947 and the place became and infant health centre in that year.

Integrity/Authenticity

The place retains a high degree of integrity. The place retains a high degree of authenticity.

Condition

Good

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
533482 Landgate Pin
30 Reference No.

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
327

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

30 Jul 2019

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

National Trust of Western Australia

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The Lady Campion Hostel, a single brick and tile residence designed in Californian Bungallw Style, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons; * the place is closely associated with the Group Settlement scheme as it was the influx of these settlers to the area that necessitated the construction of such a Hostel and it has historical associations with the British Red Cross who provided the initial funding to establish a Bush Nursing Society in WA * the place has strong links with the Bush Nursing Society as it was this Society, through the auspices of the Bush Nursing Trust , who provided the necessary funding and infra-structure to construct the building. * the place has historical importance as it represents the modern approach towards childbirth whereby it was recognised that hospitals provided a safer environment for both mothers and new born babies * the place is considered to be rare as only five hostels of this type were constructed in Western Australia * The place contributes to the Busselton community's sense pf place through its role in the areas of health and welfare

Physical Description

Lady Campion Hostel is located in a residential area, close to the main commercial precinct of Busselton. The other buildings in the street are single story residences, The brick and iron building is single storey with verandahs to the front and sides. Stylistically it is best described as California Bungalow, although it displays only a few elements of this design style. The stretcher bond brickwork has been painted white. Two chimney stacks are visible above the line of the gable roof. The pebble dash stacks are surmounted by a simple brickwork pattern. The building is set back on the block, with a large expanse of lawn at the front and bushes on the eastern property boundary. A low post and chain rail visually separates the building from the footpath. A bitumen drive runs down the western side of the block providing access to a rear parking lot. The interior is divided into several rooms which open off a central corridor. These rooms are currently used as offices. The verandahs on the eastern side has been enclosed and this area is now used as office space. New rooms have been added across the rear of the building

History

Assessment: 2001 Construction: 1926 Alterations/Additions: 1980's Original Use: Hostel for pregnant women OVERVIEW Lady Campion Hostel was built be the Bush Nursing Society in 1926 to accommodate expectant mothers. Its location was chosen as it was close to Busselton Hospital. This particular hospital has now been demolished, however it was formerly situated along Adelaide St. The Hostel proved to be popular for expectant mothers although by 1937, it was noted that it was only being used occasionally and proposals were made to close the building. However, shortly after its closure was being considered, it became quite busy and permission was given to use it as a boarding house for tourists. Once WWII commenced, it became a popular venue with servicemen on rest and recreational leave. After the war, patronage again fell away and the Hostel was sold in 1947. The building was used for a short time as an Infant Health Centre until 1954. After the Infant Health Centre moved out, there is a gap in the history of the building util the 1980s when it was purchsed for use as private offices.

Integrity/Authenticity

Although the building has been altered to function as an office rather than as a hostel, the original layout has not been radically altered. The addition at the rear and the enclosure of the east verandah have not detracted from the building's appearance and, if desired, could be removed at a later date without damaging the original fabric. The building has a high degree of integrity.

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Nov 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.

Duplex, 6 & 8 Adelaide Street

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

18158

Location

6 & 8 Adelaide St Busselton

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1909

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014

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 13 Sep 2006 Category 2
Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Aug 2014 Category 2

Condition

Good condition.

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Eustace Cohen Architect 1909 -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Conjoined residence
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Conjoined residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Other STONE Limestone
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Early settlers

Creation Date

05 Sep 2007

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Constructed from 1909

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

6 & 8 Adelaide St, a brick, limestone and iron duplex in the Federation Bungalow style has cultural heritage significance for its associations with Busselton Hospital and as a fine and relatively intact example of the style. It is rare as one of a small number of Federation period duplexes in Busselton.

Physical Description

Symmetrical Federation Bungalow style duplex residence. The Adelaide Street duplex is designed to give the appearance of a single dwelling and is a brick and iron roofed building in a simple form of the Federation bungalow style. It has a hipped iron roof that extends down over the full width front verandah and a gabled roof emphasises the front entry of the two dwellings. The verandah is carried on stop chamfered timber posts and the timber floor has been replaced with a concrete floor.

History

No. 6 was originally built to house the Matron of the Hospital, while No. 8 was built for the Hospital Doctor. The duplex is situated directly over the road from the Busselton Hospital Site.

Integrity/Authenticity

The place has a high degree of integrity. The place has a high degree of authenticity

Condition

Good

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
175 Reference No.
533369&533367 Landgate Pin

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
4&3

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

30 Jul 2019

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.

Busselton Early Childcare Centre

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

17457

Location

15 Albert St Busselton

Location Details

Area assessed includes house, surrounding gardens and carpark.

Other Name(s)

Dr Yates' House

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1922 to 1929

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 26 Aug 2011

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Classified by the National Trust Adopted 05 Dec 2005
Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Sep 2006 Category 1
Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Aug 2014 Category 1

Physical Description

A single storey red brick and stone, iron gabled roof building with surrounding verandah, constructed in the Federation Filigree style. The timber filigree decorative motifs on the verandah are noted to be distinctive in appearance. Infill, possibly introduced at a later date, diminishes the symmetry and opening of the building.

Condition

The place is in good condition.

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Eustace G Cohen & Joseph Herbert Eales Architect - -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use HEALTH Other
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use COMMERCIAL Other

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Filigree

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall STONE Limestone
Wall BRICK Other Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Domestic activities
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

27 Mar 2006

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

National Trust of Western Australia

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Dr Yates’ House together with the surrounding garden and carpark, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: • the place has strong aesthetic elements consistent with the design genre of Arts and Crafts architecture as translated within the Busselton region; • the place has landmark qualities; • the place is representative of the work of Eustace Gresley Cohen, who was a prominent and influential architect in the Busselton, Capel and Bunbury areas; • the place is significant due to its connection to Doctor Walter Percy Yates and for its long association with the Yates family. AESTHETIC VALUE The place displays aesthetic qualities of form and composition and landmark qualities. HISTORIC VALUE The place has associations with the medical and sporting history of the area. SOCIAL VALUE The place is an important reminder of the quality of urban homes previously located within the town centre. The place is important for it use as a Doctor’s surgery within the town of Busselton. The place is important as the home of Dr and Mrs Yates, both members of the family being strongly active in community issues and contributing to the sporting and cultural identity of the town. REPRESENTATIVENESS The building demonstrates the principle characteristics of the ‘Arts and Crafts’ architectural style in Western Australia, being representative work of the respected architect Eustace Gresley Cohen. INTEGRITY The place retains a high degree of integrity. Although no longer used as a family home it remains in community support as a childcare centre. AUTHENTICITY The original building form is intact with the exception of the infill on the verandah on the north-east of the house and some internal fittings.

Physical Description

Dr Yates’ House is located in a commercial area of Busselton within a heritage precinct that contains a number buildings of considerable heritage significance. The two metre high aluminium fence encloses the north, west and south sides of the house. The building is constructed from limestone with brick quoins and has a hipped roof which is clad with corrugated galvanised iron. Several peppermint trees on the western side of the house represent original plantings. A large timber tank stand, topped with a water-tank, remains extant to the north-west of the houses. A tennis court was previously located to the west of the house, this is now a vacant block. DESCRIPTION continued Dr Yates’ House comprises a limestone building on Lot 113 Albert Street Busselton with the main façade facing an empty block consisting of Lots 111 and 112 and with a side perspective of the building facing the Street. The house encroaches, marginally onto Lot 112. Dr Yates’ House is situated in a commercial area within a heritage precinct, being surrounded by a number of buildings containing considerable heritage significance. A two metre high aluminium fence encloses the north, west and south sides of the house to childproof the enclosure to enable the property to operate successfully as a childcare business. The east side of the building contains a verandah enclosure. A few original peppermint trees remain to the west of the house adding to the streetscape qualities of the house. The house currently faces two vacant blocks to the west, previously a tennis court surrounded by a high timber fence and now containing only a high water tank stand to the north of Lot 112 and situated close to the house. The place has landmark qualities due to its high profile position within the town centre and for the community connection to the building as a medical service area. The residence is constructed of limestone ashlar blocks set in an irregular pattern with lime render and a new corrugated iron roof. The roofline consists of hipped gables in the style of the Arts and Crafts Movement, with two small half timbered decorative painted timber and masonry panels. The small gables face the south and west corners of the building taking in both the streetscape and views from the previous tennis court block into consideration. Three brick chimneys with added flues (to counter the problem of rain entering the building through the chimney openings) remain in situ. Brick quoins set in stretcher bond feature around the doorways and window openings. The verandah posts are extant, however they require attention to ensure their survival. These are double banded and chamfered and most of them exhibit advanced wood rot at the base of the posts. The verandahs at the front and side facing the previous tennis court feature a decorative balustrade that links the three corner posts of each corner of the verandahs. This formwork requires attention including the painting of the timber-work as an essential requirement to preserve the original fabric while adding to the integrity of the building. Timber floorboards on the verandah have been replaced recently adding to the aesthetic value of the place and allowing a measure of safety for the tenants of the building. Sash windows remain largely intact: minor alterations have taken place to enable the building to function adequately as a business. The verandah facing the south-east of the house was originally enclosed to 16 Busselton Historical Society photo (1983-4) The 60th Presentation of the Yates Shield (2005) Busselton Busselton Historical Society notes (undated) Mrs Yates (2005) Busselton Busselton Historical Society notes (undated) Dr Yates p.2 (2005) Busselton 6 20051215 Assessment Dr Yates BUS67 contain a waiting room for Dr Yates, however the entire east side of the building now contains infill constructed from contemporary materials. A large timber tank stand with water-tank remains extant to the north-west of the vacant block, which was previously the tennis court. Unfortunately however, the outbuildings on Lot 113 previously within close proximity to the tank stand and containing laundry and garage were demolished prior to the property’s auction on 21st June 2003. The area now contains a car park. The house is entered from the street into a long passage, which continues through the house to an aligned rear entrance. The hallway contains 15cm jarrah floorboards and original, simple jarrah skirting boards, which are 35cm high. The front door is original glass with flyscreen and the back door is timber paneled with security door. Along the passage there is a partition which previously contained a heavy curtain to separate the main house from the doctor’s surgery. To the right, at the front of the house there is an enclosed verandah, which housed the waiting room for Dr Yates’ patients. The ceilings in the house are approximately 3½ metres high throughout and the ceilings and walls of the house are generally painted in an appropriate ‘off’ white colour. The windows are sashed and mainly intact. Several have a fixed top section, while the side doors contain a fixed glass panel over a multi paneled door and flyscreen. The verandah floorboards and verandah stumps have all been replaced, and the verandah on the east side of the house has now been enclosed with prefabricated infill. Several original fireplace surrounds have been removed and were sold at auction with the contents of the house. However one fireplace mantle remains in evidence of the design genre of the architect. Nothing remains of the kitchen appliances and fittings with the exception of the pantry with timber lined shelving and the original service access between the kitchen and dining room. The bathroom has been remodeled to the standards befitting the business of childcare and the rear verandah contains a security fence to facilitate a safe environment for the children. Previously containing a substantial garden area between the house and the tennis court, the area is now empty of foliage and supports a high fence partition aimed at containment for the children within the area of the house while defining the empty adjoining block facing the house. The previous timber garage and separate laundry area were demolished prior to the auction of 2003, however the large tank stand remains extant at the rear of the vacant block. Many peppermint trees on the block have been lost to the development with only a few remaining to the south-west of the building.

History

Assessment 2005 Architect/Designer: Eustace Cohen (Eales & Cohen) Builder not known HISTORICAL OVERVIEW Dr Walter Yates took up the position of Government Medical Officer in the Busselton district in 1922. He engaged prominent, local architect Eustace Gresley Cohen to design a house for his family between 1922 and 1929, The design also incorporated a surgery at the front of the house. While living in Bunbury, Dr Yates helped establish a St John’s Ambulance service for the district and was a member of the first board of management for the Villa Maria project, a retirement village for the local community, constructed during the 1950s. He also played a major role in various community projects. Dr Yates moved to Perth briefly in 1955 when he served on the Repatriation Board. He returned to Busselton after he retired where he lived in his Albert Street home until his death in 1985. The Yates’ daughter Joan lived in the family home until her death in 2002. The house has been placed on the Shire of Busselton’s Municipal Inventory. Dr Yates’ House was sold at auction on 21 June 2003 to Penmato Pty Ltd who have given Anthony Bradbury a 20 year lease to run a child care business. In 1834, several families including the Bussells, George Layman and Elijah Dawson traveled by sea from the Augusta settlement in the deep southwest of Western Australia to the district of Vasse. The Chapman Brothers, along with two soldiers traveled overland to arrive at about the same time as the others. The Vasse district was established primarily as a farming settlement. Later the town site grew as the port and railheads were developed for the support of the agricultural, pastoral, fishing and timber cutting industries. By the 1880s a subdivision of townlots in Busselton had been gradually taken up and Queen Street, (the main street) became the business centre for the district serving the outlying areas as well as the whaling and timber industries. Albert Street, containing Dr Yates’ House runs at right angles cutting across Queen Street at the southern end of the main street. By the turn of the century, the area had begun to take advantage of its climate and scenic conditions securing a growing tourist industry in the town, and being supported by the newly developed rail system. By this time, the town of Vasse was generally referred to as Busselton finally being named after John Bussell. As the town grew, an expansion in the infrastructure was required to service the requirements of an expanding district. The hospital at Busselton was constructed in 1896 serving as the District Hospital for over 80 years. However during the first ten years of operation it was closed for several years, and ‘in June 1907 the Council requested that it be re-opened. A local Board of Directors originally controlled the Busselton Hospital, however after 1921 a Government administration was established to take over the role. An inadequacy in the provision for the medical welfare of citizens in the Vasse area, continued over many years. Doctors remained generally in the area only for short periods due to ‘dis-satisfaction with paltry salaries that resulted in the residents of Busselton having to rely on an occasional visit from a doctor from Bunbury’. It was during this period of uncertainty that Dr Walter Percy Yates took up the position of Government Medical Officer for the district in 1922, a position he held until 1955. HISTORY Dr Yates was born in Yorkshire, England in 1889 and trained at Glasgow University in Scotland where he was awarded a degree in Medicine in 1911. He came to WA in 1912 and became an assistant to Dr Davis in York. His wife, Evelyn May (nee Cocker) was born in Halifax, Yorkshire in 1889 and came from England during WW1. She married Dr Yates in 1912 but could not join him until 1916, when she sailed to Fremantle, where their son, Tim and daughter, Joan were later born. In 1916 Dr Yates joined the Army and was stationed as a Medical Officer at no. 8 A.G.H. at the Base hospital in Fremantle. He later joined the staff at Woodmans Point, the Quarantine Station – where pneumonic influenza was rife and soldiers were dying in large numbers. Dr Yates responded to a call for volunteers from the Medical Staff at Woodmans Point. He was one of only three to respond to the call. In 1918 he collapsed with influenza while working in a ward. His illness was extreme and potentially fatal. Dr Yates survived the disease and after the war, moved with his family to Busselton, where the Doctor operated a surgery from his newly built home in Albert Street, succeeding Doctor Thurston in the town in 1919. Temporary residence was taken at the Esplanade Hotel while the house was being built. At the time when Dr Yates arrived in Busselton the town had consisted of a relatively small community of about 700 people, however the medical practice covered a large area that had extended from south of Bunbury, through to Nannup and Augusta. The Group Settlement scheme was established in the 1920s resulting in a great influx of new settlers throughout the district, adding considerably to the medical workload. During this period, Dr Yates was the only available doctor between Capel and Albany and depending on the condition of the roads, regularly visited his patients on horseback or with the use of a horse and cart. Often he had to resort to walking to visit his patients. In 1951, he purchased a black Rover that he used as a means of transport to visit his patients, who were situated over a considerable area. The car was parked in the shed (no longer extant) at the rear of the house during his lifetime and was only sold prior to the auction of the house and contents in 2003. The prominent architect Eustace Gresley Cohen built the original house between 1922 and 1929. It is situated on three lots contained in the original townsite of Busselton. Cohen was responsible for a number of other Arts and Crafts buildings in the south-west at the beginning of the 20th century which included: ‘Yoonderup’ c1914 Kent Street Busselton and ‘Beachgrove’ c1910 Ford Road Busselton. The architecture may be considered to be from the working partnership of Eales and Cohen whose buildings are prevalent during this period. Their partnership began in 1913. Dr Yates’ House was considered to be a quality home for the Yates family reflecting their affluence and influence on society within the town of Busselton and surrounding areas. As well as a family home, the building contained a surgery that was situated at the south end of the building, which allowed easy public access for patients entering from Albert Street while retaining a sense of privacy for the Yates family. The adjoining block, previously containing the tennis court now stands empty awaiting development. The site is currently situated in a strong commercial area and the peaceful ambience generally associated with the architecture of the Arts and Crafts period has been lost. As there were no Veterinary services in the area, sick pets were referred to Dr Yates. Dr Yates helped to establish the St John Ambulance service in the district and in 1940 he was recognized as an honorary life member. He was a member of the first Board of Management for the Villa Maria project, which was constructed as a retirement village for locals during the early 1950s. Dr Yates had taken a keen interest in community affairs and with Mr AR Bovell and Captain JG Dodds managed to have Busselton declared a first port of call for overseas trade.15 Dr Yates had also taken a keen interest in local sports. He initiated Club Tennis in the town, prior to which there had only been private tennis courts used within the area and became a foundation member of the first Busselton Golf Club and later a Foundation member of the (no longer extant) Karringup Country Club in Perth. He also started the Mens’ Hockey Association in Busselton and was heavily involved in local cricket. The district hockey teams still play for the perpetual Yates Shield, which was presented many years ago. Evelyn May Yates was also an active community member. Shortly after her arrival in Busselton, she set about the task to re-catalogue the Busselton Library. Mrs Yates actively promoted Girl Guiding in the area and was responsible for establishing the Guide Camp development, which is still extant. This property is situated next door to the Legacy Camp on the beach at Siesta Park and was set up in order to promote ‘Guiding as a sound foundation for girls to learn to become good citizens, whatever their race, colour or creed.’ Mrs Yates was an all-rounder at sport, was considered to be the founder of hockey in the district and strongly promoted tennis, having a tennis court built alongside their own home in Albert Street. She was also on the Australian Broadcasting Commission Committee for a number of years, when she first arrived in the area. In 1955, Dr Yates moved to Perth and served on the Repatriation Board for 15 years before retiring to his Albert Street home in Busselton. He is listed No. One on the Medical Register in WA and was made a member of the British Medical Association. He was one of the earliest recorded Justices of the Peace in Western Australia and was awarded an Honorary Degree in Medicine at the University of Western Australia. He died in 1985 at the age of 96. Joan, the only daughter of Dr and Mrs Yates lived at the house for many years until her death in 2002. The house was inherited by her only sibling, Tim whose family began negotiations to sell off the contents and auction the house. Two weekends of auctions saw the entire contents of the house dispersed. The house, stripped even of the fireplace surrounds (which were sold at auction) was under threat of demolition from a potential developer who it appeared, intended building a shopping centre in the area. At the ‘last minute’ the Shire of Busselton accepted a listing for inclusion of the property onto the Municipal Inventory allowing the building a tenuous reprieve from demolition. The house was sold at auction on 21st June 2003 to Penmato Pty Ltd who have allowed a 20 year lease on the building to Anthony Bradbury, operating a business trading as Busselton Early Education. The adjoining tennis court (previous) block remains empty awaiting a development proposal.

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

26 Jul 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.

Author

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Constructed from 1929, Constructed from 1922

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Busselton Early Childcare Centre, a brick, stone and iron-roofed building has cultural heritage significance as a fine example of a Federation Filigree style residence.

Physical Description

Brick stone and iron residence. The Busselton Early Childcare Centre is a single storey brick and stone, gambrel and gabled roof building with an encircling verandah. The verandah has timber filigree decorative elements that give the place its distinctive appearance. Infill to the side of the verandah has diminished the symmetry and openness of the modest building. Due to security reasons as a childcare centre, there is a green steel fence enclosure surrounding the front yard.

History

he Place was built by Dr Walter Percy Yates in 1922-9 by the prominent architectural team of Cohen & Eales. Dr Yates lived in the house and ran his surgery from the front rooms. The verandah outside the surgery and facing the street was well known by Busselton residents for more than 30 years as they filled the chairs lined up along its length waiting for their turn to see the doctor. Dr Yates was born in Yorkshire, England and trained at Glasgow University in Scotland. He came to WA in 1912 and set up a practice in York. He worked for a short time at Woodman Point Quarantine Station. His wife Evelyn came from England during WWI and their son and daughter were later born in Fremantle. After the war, he came to Busselton and was appointed Government Medical Officer for the district in 1922, a position he held until 1955. When Dr Yates began practicing, he was the only doctor between Capel and Albany and often visited patients on horseback, horse and car or car depending on the road conditions. He helped to establish the St. John Ambulance in the district and in 1940 was recognised as an honorary life member. He started the first public Tennis Club. He was a member of the first board of management for the Villa Maria project, the first retirement village in the area. In 1955 he moved to Perth and served on the Repatriation Board for 15 years before retiring to his home in Albert St Busselton. The property was auctioned in February 2003 and bought by Penmato Pty Ltd who leased the property to Anthony Bradbury, Busselton Early Childhood Centre. The adjoining block, previously a tennis court now awaits development.

Integrity/Authenticity

The place retains a high degree of integrity. The place retains a high degree of authenticity.

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Eustace G. Cohen & Joseph Herbert Eales Architect - -

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
11858463 Landgate Pin
161 Reference No.

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
453

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

30 Jul 2019

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.

Commercial premises, Albert Street Grocer & Baker

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

13490

Location

17 Albert St Busselton

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1899

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014

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 Apr 1999 Category 2
Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Aug 2014 Category 2

Condition

The place is in good condition.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shopping Complex
Original Use COMMERCIAL Shopping Complex

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Style

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other GLASS Glass
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

30 Apr 1999

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Constructed from 1899

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Shops at 17 Albert Street have cultural heritage significance as a pair of relatively intact shops from the gold boom period and are a good example of a type that is losing original fabric elsewhere.

Physical Description

Pair of shops. Shops at 19 Albert Street are a pair of relatively intact shops from the gold boom period and both have elaborately modelled pediments and retain a large amount of original and early fabric in their shop fronts.

History

The shops were built in 1899.

Integrity/Authenticity

The place retains a high degree of integrity. The place retains a high degree of authenticity.

Condition

Good

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
533417 Landgate Pin
163 Reference No.

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
9

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

30 Jul 2019

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.

The Retreat

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

00422

Location

23 Albert St Busselton

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Barnard's House

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1890

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014

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 20 Jun 1996 Category 2
Classified by the National Trust Recorded 03 Jul 1978
Register of the National Estate Indicative Place

Child Places

  • 00388 House

Condition

The place has been extensively upgraded and is in good condition.

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Dr Robert Jarvis Architect 1975 -
Woolworths Pty Ltd Architect 1966 1975
Messers Byfield, Allpike & Ashton Builders Architect 1890 -
Keith Howad Architect - -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use HEALTH Other
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Italianate

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Zincalume
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Famous & infamous people

Creation Date

26 Jul 1988

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Constructed from 1890

Demolition Year

N/A

Child Places

  • 00388 House

Statement of Significance

The Retreat, a stucco masonry and zincalume roof Federation Italianate style residence, converted for use as a medical centre, has cultural heritage significance as a fine example of the style and period, as the residence of the prominent George Barnard and as an example of adaptive re-uses of an important building.

Physical Description

The Retreat’ (Barnard’ House) was a substantial private residence, the building has been restored after a period of neglect. The building has some stylistic similarities to No 58 west Street. The Retreat is a stucco masonry and zincalume roof Federation Italianate style residence, converted for use as a medical centre. It is symmetrically arranged with gabled bay windows to the east and west of the centrally located front entrance. The roof is steeply pitched and articulated with gables, finials and chimneys with corniced chimney caps. A verandah extends around the building with timber posts and a St. Andrew’s cross balustrade.

History

Built by Byfield, Allpike and Ashton as a holiday home for themselves. The Guerin family is reputed to have been one of the original owners. Approximately 10 years after it was built, ownership changed hands for the first of many times. The Barnard family moved into the house after the birth of their son Alan Barnard in May 1903. George Jnr and Eliza Barnard were born at the site. Mrs Min Ryan (nee Barnard) lived in the house until she was married at 25 years of age. Mrs Ryan in an interview (1977) ‘we used to have a lot of land around the house down to Prince Street and across to Queen St.’ When Mrs Ryan died she was the last of the Barnard family children who lived at the Retreat. The retreat remained in the hands of the Barnard family for 63 years until it was sold to the Paradise Motel in 1966 when it was considered for demolition to expand the existing Motel (over the road). The Retreat was then sold to Woolworths Pty Ltd who purchased the land for a possible development as a supermarket, however Coles established a supermarket in 1975 and the development was put on hold. The retreat was purchased in 1975 by Dr Robert Jarvis and at this time the building underwent extensive renovations to cater for doctors’ surgeries and professional rooms. In 1977 the building housed an accountants office, a branch of the Busselton Health Centre and a clinical laboratory. Dr Jarvis sold to Keith Howard, car dealer who bought it as an investment property. The property is now owned by Dr John Caldow and is used as doctors’ surgeries and clinical laboratory. It was extended in 2003 and several palm trees were removed. The retreat escaped damage in a fire in 1977 when the Busselton Fire Brigade arrived within three minutes and extinguished a fire in a cupboard that had spread from one of the fireplaces. (Busselton Margaret River Times, 24 March 1977.) Built for George William Barnard the owner of the Commercial Hotel (built as the Freemasons Hotel) during the 1890s. In recent years the place has been extensively renovated and re-presented as the Retreat, Busselton Medical Practice. The Retreat as a medical centre represents a significant gain to the conservation and presentation of Busselton’s heritage.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity Notes: The place is no longer in use as a residence and retains a moderate degree of integrity. Authenticity Notes: The exterior and setting have been extensively upgraded, but the underlying fabric of the building would appear to be authentic. Moderate Degree/-

Condition

Good-The place has been extensively upgraded and is in good condition.

Owner Category
MS Massey Other Private
JG Taylor Other Private
JR Boston Other Private
Dr John Caldow Other Private

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

National Trust of Western Australia

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Child Places

  • 00388 House

Statement of Significance

The Retreat has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons: • The building is located in a prominent position and presents as a distinctive example of a Federation Italianate style of architecture, which together with mature palm trees creates strong visual appeal and streetscape values; • The place is significant in the history of the local area and has connections with several generations of the Barnard family who presented a prominent social and professional standing in Busselton; • The place is valued by the local community as a reminder of Busselton’s development as a holiday destination and its ongoing use as a medical facility

Physical Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION The Retreat is a single storey stucco masonry building with zincalume roof, in Federation Italianate style, situated in a prominent position close to the main street of Busselton. The hipped roof is steeply pitched and features gables, finials and chimneys with corniced chimney-caps. It is symmetrically arranged with the bay windows at the east and west of ends of the front façade that are defined by gable roofs. The building displays two separate and identical front entrances with sidelights, placed either side of the front steps leading onto the verandah and promoting the notion that the house may have originally been divided internally and used as holiday accommodation for two families. The verandah extends across the front and down the sides of the building (with the exception of the area containing the additions), is painted white with chamfered timber posts and features a St. Andrew’s cross balustrade. Although additions and alterations have taken place since c1970s, the façade of The Retreat presents largely in its original form. DESCRIPTION The Retreat fronts the west side of Bussell Highway, Busselton and is located approximately 80 metres south of the main intersection of Albert Street and Queen Street; and the entrance to Busselton. Queen Street is the main commercial thoroughfare in Busselton and Albert Street was the main road to Dunsborough and Yallingup, prior to the construction about 10 years ago of the ring road that skirts the town. The place is bordered by Go Geo Vehicle Hire to the north, a commercial property in the manner of a c1930s bungalow (currently empty) to the south and situated across the road from BP Busselton service station and Paradise Motel. The building is placed well back from the street, with a long driveway and large numbers of designated bitumised parking bays and brick footpaths crisscrossing the area and replacing the original lawned area. The fences are made up of a variety of contemporary styles and materials. Two large palm trees c1920 situated in front of the house and one close to the boundary fence to the south remain extant and contribute to the aesthetic value of the place; the remainder of the garden has been re-planted in a contemporary manner. The Retreat is a single storey stucco masonry building with zincalume roof, in Federation Italianate style, situated in a prominent position close to the main street of Busselton. The hipped roof is steeply pitched and features gables, finials and chimneys with corniced chimney-caps. It is symmetrically arranged with the bay windows at the east and west of ends of the front façade that are defined by gable roofs. The building displays two separate and identical front entrances (with sidelights), placed either side of the front steps leading onto the verandah and promoting the notion that the house may have originally been divided internally and used by two families. A verandah extends around the building (with the exception of the area containing the additions) with chamfered timber posts and a St. Andrew’s cross balustrade all painted white. The building appears to be well maintained with the exception of a small section of guttering on the north side of the Laboratory that requires replacement. A single-story structure housing Western Diagnostic Pathology adjoins the main building. Access to these business premises exists from the end of the verandah on the north side of the main building as well as from a pathway down the side of the main structure, up steps and through a diagonally placed entry onto the verandah close to the entrance. The architectural style of this structure is similar to the main house (now housing the doctors’ surgeries) and it is possible that it was probably part of the original construction. The interior of the main building has been greatly altered since its adaptation to commercial use and the original layout is now not obvious. The front reception room appears to have been enlarged, possibly by the opening up of two separate living rooms and contains a large free standing counter. Other space adapted for use includes areas created as consultation rooms; waiting rooms; a second reception area; large treatment area along with a staff room and storage facilities. Part of the original verandah, which ran along the back of the building was removed during the c2002 additions and has been replaced by a curved feature ceiling interpreted by Kent Lyon, architect to represent the removed feature. As well, original verandah posts deemed to be beyond repair, were replaced and these were then set into the new walls as a means of interpreting the original verandah profile. Building plans outlining the additions and alterations undertaken in c2002 have been included in the Appendix The remnant built fabric appears to be in good condition. The areas not affected by the various periods of adaptation, generally retain their original ceiling roses, skirting boards, architraves, fireplace surrounds; while an ornate archway featuring a plaster ‘cherub’ defining the ‘front’ rooms from the less important areas of the original house exhibits as a dominant feature. The detailing of the joinery appears to be more prominent at the front of the house (as expected) and two double hung sashed bay windows remain intact and add to the aesthetic values of the place both internally and externally. Many original four panelled doors with bolection moulding and displaying round-topped decorative features (some with opaque glass inserts) in the late Victorian manner remain in-situ. The timber floorboards are not visible and the floors are covered in commercial vinyl in most areas with the exception of the consultancy rooms, which are carpeted. The verandahs have grano flooring and masonry footings.

History

Assessment 2010 Construction date c1890 Architect/designer: attributed to HC Ashton, Addition alteration c 2002 Kent Lyon Builder not known Alterations/additions: 1975, 1991, c2002 Original Use : holiday house Current use: medical Centre, laboratory HISTORICAL OVERVIEW The Retreat was built in c1890 for Messrs Byfield, Allpike & Ashton as a holiday house. Approximately 13 years later, in 1903 ownership changed hands for the first of many times, when it was purchased by the Barnard family. The place was to remain in the hands of the Barnard family for 63 years until it was sold to the Paradise Motel in 1966 when it was considered for demolition by them in order to expand the existing Motel business situated across the road. During the 1970s the building fell into a state of disrepair and was again threatened with demolition. The Retreat was sold to Woolworths Pty Ltd, who purchased the land in 1975 pending the development of a supermarket. During this period the supermarket chain Coles made the decision to establish a large store in Busselton and the development of The Retreat site by Woolworths Pty Ltd for a supermarket was put on hold. The place was then sold to Dr Robert Jarvis who proceeded to construct extensive renovations in order to create suitable premises for use as doctors’ surgeries and to provide extra rooms for commercial lease. In 1984 Dr Jarvis sold the property to Keith Howard, car dealer who bought it as an investment and developed adjoining land (to the north) as a second hand car yard. The Retreat was resold in c1990 to a group of Doctors who applied an adaptive re-use programme to enable expansion of their business and carried out major extensions to the place in 1991 and again in c2002. In 2009 The Retreat remains the premises of Busselton Medical Centre and Western Diagnostic Pathology. COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS The Retreat is a substantially intact example in the Victorian Italianate style, symmetrical with steeply pitched roof and articulated with gables, finials and chimneys with corniced chimney caps. A search on the HCWA Places Database has identified 23 places as ‘Victorian Italianate’, (1 place in Busselton) and 31 places as ‘Federation Italianate’, (2 places in Busselton) in architectural style. In the database, the Weld Institute, 13 Queen Street Busselton Place No: 00404, c1874-2005 has been described as Victorian Italianate. The Retreat has been listed in the Places Database No. 00422 as Federation Italianate and the description notes that ‘the building has some stylistic similarities to 58 West Street’ Busselton on Place No. 05328. St Mary’s Church Rectory, 41 Peel Terrace Busselton c1895, Place No. 18163 has been listed as Federation Italianate. The Busselton Municipal Heritage Inventory (2005) lists Place Number: PN045 ‘Silver Chain Administration Offices’ at 58 West Street, Busselton c1900. It is described as Federation Italianate in style and no architect has been nominated in the assessment documentation. Although on a smaller scale, 58 West Street c1900, appears to closely represent The Retreat in its architectural design genre. The Retreat is considered to be an excellent example of the Federation Italianate style HISTORY In 1834 the Bussell brothers and others arrived by boat at Geographe Bay from Augusta where they had originally settled in 1830 on the recommendation of Governor Stirling. The Chapman brothers and two soldiers who travelled overland from Augusta met them there. Augusta was heavily forested and unsuitable for farming and the open pastures of the Vasse had impressed John Bussell. He applied for a land grant on the east side of the Vasse River and the brothers set about establishing a dwelling, which would be named ‘Cattle Chosen’.3 The remainder of the family then joined them. In 1835 the settlement was named Busselton in their honour. Fanny Bussell recorded that ‘we should have liked it to be called “Capel”, but the name was given at Perth without our knowledge.’4 In 1836 Lieutenant Bunbury had the townsite of Busselton planned and surveyed. By 1839, Surveyor Henry Ommaney had laid out the Busselton townsite and by June 1847 the Vasse settlement was officially gazetted as ‘Busselton’.5 Early growth in the Vasse area was limited as settlers struggled against the odds to become self-sufficient. Later their subsistence lifestyles were supplemented by the opportunities to work in the whaling and timber industries, which provided some income for many of the locals. At the same time the establishment of government infrastructure served to improve local conditions. Included in the developments were the construction of the Gulch (bonding store), a post office at the Vasse in 1842 (later a post and telegraph office in 1871) and a gaol in Strelley Street. A bridge was built across the Vasse River, erected by local citizens to open communications for the settlers with the new St Mary’s church erected in the townsite in c1844. A Town Trust operated within the boundaries of the Vasse district from the c1850s and soon after convict labour fuelled a local development programme that included further government infrastructure and the construction of several substantial buildings. In 1871 the Busselton Municipal was declared and under the local Act, a Council was formed with an elected Mayor. However, it was almost another 20 years before the town experienced a substantial growth period. The gold boom of the 1890s in the Eastern Goldfields resulted in a huge increase in population in city centres and economic well-being. Busselton’s location on Geographe Bay, its beaches and mild weather, would prove an attractive destination for holiday-makers. The general prosperity in Busselton was marked by the building of a new two-storeyed hospital in 1896 and a new Courthouse with Police Quarters, constructed in 1897. Substantial residences built about the same time were ‘St Davitts’ for Mr FW Cammilleri (1903), ‘Ithaca’ (1897 and 1904) now ‘Villa Carlotta’ and The Retreat for Messrs Byfield, Allpike & Ashton as a holiday house for themselves in c1890. Research into the history of Messrs Byfield, Allpike & Ashton proved difficult and little information surfaced regarding the full names, addresses or occupations of the original owners. Byfield and Allpike are both associated with land near Mundaring Weir. John Allpike was the manager of Walter Padbury’s store in Guildford. He purchased land in the Helena Valley in the early 1880s. Frederick W. Byfield also purchased land in this area at the same time. However, it is likely that the Byfield referred to is Edward George Byfield, Frederick’s brother. Edward, together with Rysley secured the government contract to construct the Boyanup-Minninup Railway Line that was completed in 1893. The first reference sourced in the Busselton Rates Books (1898-1906) for the place on lots 116 &117 Albert Street appears as an entry for ‘dwelling’ owned by G.W. Barnard in 1903 with a value of £140, which may be considered a large amount of money at that time. The Rates Books identified Mr H.C. Ashton as the owner in 1899 of Lots 48-52 Marine and Adelaide Sts, Busselton and as he was listed in the records as an architect, the possibility exists that he may have also been one of the owners and the designer/builder of The Retreat. Approximately 13 years after The Retreat was built in c1890, the ownership changed hands for the first of many times, when it was purchased by the Barnard family. The place became the joint residence of Mr GW Barnard Snr, his bachelor son Charles, his daughter Patience as well as his married son George William Barnard Jnr his wife Eliza Jane Bovell and their family of two sons and four daughters. The place was to remain in the hands of the Barnard family for 63 years. George William Barnard Snr (always referred to as ‘the boss’) was born in Perth 12.5.1839 and died Busselton 21.1.1930. With his first wife Martha Minion he had two sons Charles Minion Barnard and George William Barnard Jnr. With his second wife Marcia (nee Dawson) he had one living daughter Patience Evelyn. George William Barnard Snr. was a foundation pupil of Perth Boys School, but left at age 10 and minded sheep at York. He moved to Busselton in his twenties, attracted to the area because of the prospects in the timber industry and quickly realised the business potential of the Busselton District. He built a store and started trading under the Barter System taking his two sons into partnership with him and trading as GW Barnard & Sons before building the Freemason’s Hotel (replacing an earlier Freemason’s Hotel c1850). The Inquirer dated 30 October 1889 notes that ‘after a long delay Mr Barnard has made a commencement on his new building. It will have a frontage of two streets namely Queen St and Albert St and stand at the corner of the allotment’. Mr Barnard was a foundation member of the Sussex Lodge of Freemasons. In 1903 he purchased property in Albert Street that included The Retreat and leased the Hotel but continued operating the store. Later his sons sold out of the store and re-occupied the hotel. The small store, which had been added became part of the licensed premises and was later converted into a bottle shop. The name of the hotel was changed at this point to the Commercial Hotel, although it was managed by Sydney Hedley and popularly known as Barnard’s Hotel. The property in Albert Street owned by the Barnard family extended to the Queen Street intersection and several buildings were later constructed on this site. Daughter Mrs Rin Ryan (nee Barnard) who lived at The Retreat until she was married at 25 years of age confirms this when she stated that ‘we used to have a lot of land around the house down to Prince Street and across to Queen Street’. Barnard’s Hall c1901-3, situated in Albert Street close to The Retreat was used for meetings, children’s balls, the Firemen’s ball, boxing tournaments, darts finals and even log chops were common events inside the building. The Congregational Church used the hall as their place of worship and the hall began operating as a movie theatre from as early as 1914. Barnard’s hall was demolished in 1964. Interestingly, Barnard’s yard (opposite the Commercial Hotel) was an area used during the 1920s and 1930s to place a merry-go-round for community use, due to the fact that there was insufficient room for them to operate at the time on the local showgrounds. George William Barnard Jnr. was the first of a second generation born in Western Australia to represent the town and district in the State Legislature and was MLA for Sussex from 1924 for 19½ years. He was a member of the Busselton Municipal Council, a councillor and Mayor of Busselton for 2½ years, member of Fire Brigade and Agricultural Society, Justice of the Peace (1910), actively involved with the Anglican Church as the people’s Warden and ‘almost every other public and social movement for nearly forty years’. On the death of George Jnr., who was killed in a car accident, the property passed to his eldest daughter Miss Marjorie Barnard. She was a nurse and in the late 1940s became the Matron of the Busselton District Hospital. The Retreat remained in the hands of the Barnard family for 63 years until it was sold to the Paradise Motel in 1966 when it was considered for demolition in order to expand the existing Motel business situated across the road. During the 1960s and 1970s the building was in a state of disrepair and a report dated February 7, 1975 states that the building ‘appears solid but vandals have smashed most windows, verandah railings etc. reputed to be condemned by Council and threatened with demolition.’ The option to demolish was not followed through by the owners of the Paradise Motel and The Retreat was sold instead to Woolworths Pty Ltd, who purchased the land pending the development of a supermarket. At the same time, the supermarket chain Coles was to establish a large store in Busselton in 1975 and the development of the site was again put on hold. Later in 1975, The Retreat was sold to Dr Robert Jarvis who then proceeded to undertake extensive renovations in an effort to create suitable commercial premises for use as doctors’ surgeries and to provide rooms for lease by other professionals. The adaptive reuse of the house was seen by Dr Jarvis to be a solution to the problem that the Busselton hospital and medical centre were situated approximately 3 km out of town. The Retreat would provide a medical facility close to the town centre. By 1977 The Retreat building housed an accountant’s office, a branch of the Busselton Health Centre and a clinical laboratory. On 24 March 1977 it was reported in the local newspaper that a fire in The Retreat caused damage of $2,000. ‘The damage was caused when a fire in an old open fireplace burnt through the mortar and set alight a cupboard in an adjoining room which backed on to the chimney.’ Dr Jarvis sold the property in 1984 to Keith Howard, car dealer who bought it as an investment and developed adjoining land to the north as a second hand car yard. The Retreat was resold to a group of Doctors in c1990; and the registered proprietors are listed in 1993 as Robert Baden Jarvis, John Roger Boston, Michael John Peterkin, K.J. Cullen Pty Ltd, John Douglas Caldow, and Gary Michael Tapper as tenants in common in equal shares. The group of doctors collectively used the place to house medical surgeries and a clinical laboratory. In 1991 work was carried out at the site and a quotation was received for $34,095 covering an addition to the Laboratory at the rear of the Doctor’s Offices and re-alignment of driveway and installation of new parking bays. In c2002 major extensions to the place were undertaken to enable a further expansion of the business. The rear verandah structure was removed and a large addition provided extra consultancy rooms, a second reception area and waiting area, kitchen, toilet, large treatment area and extended area for the laboratory. The additions drawn up by Kent Lyon, architect display a sensitivity towards the aesthetic values of the place and are not generally visible from Albert Street. At the same time however it proved necessary to remove a large palm tree at the rear of the original structure to allow for the planned extensions. During this work period, the car parking at the front of The Retreat was realigned to allow more car space and the two large and visually prominent palms were left standing at the front of the house adding significantly to the streetscape value of the place. The original site has been subdivided and greatly reduced; and the lots now contain a variety of businesses including an antique shop, several real estate agents, Go Geo Southwest vehicle hire depot and a contemporary movie theatre. However the location of the place has made it a target for vandalism after hours. Recent incidents include the demolition of a contemporary limestone fence with fence posts, damage to verandah balustrade and rubbish thrown onto the roof. In 2009 The Retreat remains the premises of Busselton Medical Centre and Western Diagnostic Pathology

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

26 Jul 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.

Doll's House

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

03257

Location

39 Albert St Busselton

Location Details

Previously listed as 35

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1866

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold Current 11 Jun 1999

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Sep 2006 Category 2

Condition

The place is in fair condition.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Two storey residence
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Two storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Victorian Georgian

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof TILE Ceramic Tile
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Other CONCRETE Other Concrete

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Early settlers

Creation Date

09 Jul 1992

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Constructed from 1866

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Doll’s House is a fine and rare example of a two storey residence designed in Victorian Georgian style, contributing positively to the streetscape. It is a reminder of the wealth surrounding the area’s growth from a small port to a commercial hub. It remains to be one of the surviving townhouses erected by affluent businessmen who saw such properties as investment opportunities or as stopovers during their trade visits to the district. The place holds close associations with the Anglican Church of St. Mary’s as it was used as the Anglican Rectory in the latter quarter of the 19th century. It was strategically located across the road from the church. It is also linked with well-known Busselton builders, Hough and Donald, who, together and individually, were responsible for numerous notable projects, including Caves House at Yallingup and the extensions to Busselton Jetty.

Physical Description

Doll’s House is a two storey residence designed in Victorian Georgian style that exudes an air of dignity characteristic of its style. It has a symmetrical front façade flanked by twelve paned windows. The front door is topped with a five paned fanlight and a verandah that stretches across the entire rear of the building.

History

The residence is believed to have been built for the publican of the Commercial Hotel, Arthus Lewis in 1866. The ownership of the residence parallels the growth boom experienced by Busselton that was slowly emerging as an economic hub within the region. Bustling American whaling trade had led to the establishment of various commercial and government facilities including the St. Mary’s Anglican Church in 1845. The importance of Albert Street that ran perpendicularly off the main road, Queen Street was increasingly recognized for its proximity to the town centre.

Archaeology

There is archaeological potential relating to the residence that may unveil the ways of life of former residents. The evidence may lie beneath the floorboard of the house or beneath the current surface layers.

Integrity/Authenticity

High Degree/Moderate Degree Integrity Notes: The place retains a high degree of integrity despite being unoccupied at present. The front verandah has been removed. The roof to the rear has been converted from skillion to hipped. Authenticity Notes: The place retains a moderate degree of authenticity. The painted finish and roof tiles are intrusive.

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
"Heritage Assessment Document (draft)" 1999
Owner Category
DB & LB Adams Other Private

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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.

House, 7 Albert Street

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

18176

Location

7 Albert St Busselton

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014

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 13 Aug 2014 Category 2
Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Sep 2006 Category 2

Condition

The place is in good condition.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Conjoined residence
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shopping Complex

Architectural Styles

Style
Victorian Georgian

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Other Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries
PEOPLE Early settlers

Creation Date

06 Sep 2007

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building has significance as a rare example of an extant workers cottage in the Busselton area.

Physical Description

Albert Street is a single storey shop with a hipped roof. An enclosed verandah sits to the front of the building. The underlying building has a steeply pitched roof that suggests that the roof was originally clad with shingles. The verandah in its present form is a much later addition. Recent refurbishment has brightened the place with a new coat of bright and contrasting paint colours. As such, the building provides an interesting visual counterpoint along the commercial streetscape of Albert Street.

History

The building was originally constructed as attached workers cottages (i.e.: a duplex). It is believed that the building had an earth floor.

Integrity/Authenticity

The place retains a moderate degree of integrity. The place retains a moderate degree of authenticity; structural modifications are capable of being reversed to return to the original building concept.

Condition

Good

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
533405 Landgate Pin
160 Reference No.

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
381

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

30 Jul 2019

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.

Ship Hotel

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

18177

Location

8 Albert St Busselton

Location Details

Cnr West St and Peel Tce Stables associated with this place have been identified as warranting assessment for the State Register but not the Hotel building.

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1910

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 28 Jul 2006

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Classified by the National Trust Recorded 02 Aug 1971
Statewide Hotel Survey Completed 01 Nov 1997
Register of the National Estate Indicative Place
Municipal Inventory Adopted 20 Jun 1996 Category 1

Parent Place or Precinct

00420 Ship Hotel & Site

Condition

The place is in good condition.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use FARMING\PASTORAL Stable
Original Use COMMERCIAL Hotel, Tavern or Inn
Present Use COMMERCIAL Hotel, Tavern or Inn

Architectural Styles

Style
Victorian Georgian
Federation Filigree

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof OTHER Other Material
Wall BRICK Other Brick
Wall STONE Limestone

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

06 Sep 2007

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Constructed from 1910

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The Ship Hotel, a brick stucco and iron Federation Filigree hotel building and Victorian Georgian stables building, has cultural heritage significance as an important Busselton landmark building and a fine example of the style and period. The place also contains an important early Victorian Georgian set of stables. It has been an important social gathering place since its construction and it contributes to the community’s sense of place.

Physical Description

Two storey hotel building and single storey stables, with late twentieth century accommodation units to the southern side of the main buildings. The extant hotel is a single and two storey painted brick, stucco and iron building in the Federation Filigree style, with a cantilevered verandah at first floor, hipped roof and gabled features. To the rear there is stone barn or stables with a gabled roof. Other substantial additions include a bottle shop to the west and brick construction bedrooms to the south of the 1910 building.

History

Joseph Bovell arrived in Western Australia on 20 October 1859 aboard the West Australian with his wife Elizabeth Burnside and son. He was later to become the proprietor of the Ship Hotel. A later hotel built around 1910 stands on the site of the original Ship Hotel, while the stables to the original building have survived. Subsequently in the course of the twentieth century, numerous changes and additions have taken place including a drive in bottle shop, accommodation units and a pool. The Original Ship Inn, previously known as the Ship Tavern was single storey and constructed from limestone with shingle roof in 1847 by George Guerrier. The original Inn was situated on this site but behind the second and extant Ship Hotel. The Victorian/Georgian limestone barn/stables remains intact situated to the west of the original building. The position for the Tavern was chosen due to it being situated on the main thoroughfare from the beach to ‘Cattle Chosen’ and ‘Fairlawn’ and was on the westward route to Dunsborough and Castle Bay.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity Notes: The place is in use for its intended purpose and retains a moderate degree of integrity. Authenticity Notes: The place has been the subject of numerous changes and retains a moderate degree of authenticity. Moderate Degree/Moderate Degree

Condition

Good

Owner Category
Hillstek Holdings Pty Ltd. Other Private

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

03 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.

Ship Hotel & Site

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

00420

Location

8 Albert St Busselton

Location Details

Cnrs West St & Peel Tce The Stables (P18177) are to be assessed for the State Register.

Other Name(s)

Ship Hotel & Barn

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1857, Constructed from 1910

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 28 Jul 2006

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 20 Jun 1996 Category 1
Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Aug 2014 Category 1
Statewide Hotel Survey Completed 01 Nov 1997
Classified by the National Trust Recorded 02 Aug 1971
Register of the National Estate Indicative Place

Child Places

  • 18177 Ship Hotel
  • 18178 Ship Hotel Stables

Condition

The place is in good condition.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use FARMING\PASTORAL Stable
Original Use COMMERCIAL Hotel, Tavern or Inn
Present Use COMMERCIAL Hotel, Tavern or Inn

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Filigree
Victorian Georgian

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall STONE Limestone
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof OTHER Other Material

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

22 Jul 1988

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Constructed from 1857, Constructed from 1910

Demolition Year

N/A

Child Places

  • 18177 Ship Hotel
  • 18178 Ship Hotel Stables

Statement of Significance

The Ship Hotel, a brick stucco and iron Federation Filigree hotel building and Victorian Georgian stables building, has cultural heritage significance as an important Busselton landmark building and a fine example of the style and period. The place also contains an important early Victorian Georgian set of stables. It has been an important social gathering place since its construction and it contributes to the community’s sense of place.

Physical Description

Two storey hotel building and single storey stables, with late twentieth century accommodation units to the southern side of the main buildings. A large Victorian Georgian style limestone stable/barn with a steeply pitched roof. The building is constructed of hand‐hewn limestone, with windows in the long walls and doors and hayloft door in the gable end. The openings are supported on timber lintels. It has a lean‐to structure on the south and a timber pergola to the north.

History

Joseph Bovell arrived in Western Australia on 20 October 1859 aboard the West Australian with his wife Elizabeth Burnside and son. He was later to become the proprietor of the Ship Hotel.A later hotel built around 1910 stands on the site of the original Ship Hotel, while the stables to the original building have survived. Subsequently in the course of the twentieth century, numerous changes and additions have taken place including a drive in bottle shop, accommodation units and a pool. The Original Ship Inn, previously known as the Ship Tavern was single storey and constructed from limestone with shingle roof in 1847 by George Guerrier.The original Inn was situated on this site but behind the second and extant Ship Hotel.The Victorian/Georgian limestone barn/stables remains intact situated to the west of the original building.The position for the Tavern was chosen due to it being situated on the main thoroughfare from the beach to ‘Cattle Chosen’ and ‘Fairlawn’ and was on the westward route to Dunsborough and Castle Bay.

Archaeology

As the site has been occupied for an extended period of time, the place is likely to have archaeological potential.

Integrity/Authenticity

The place is in use for its intended purpose and retains a moderate degree of integrity. The place has been the subject of numerous changes and retains a moderate degree of authenticity.

Condition

Good

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
43&44 Reference No.
533842 Landgate Pin

Titles and Owners

Reserve Lot/Location Plan/Diagram Vol/Folio
6

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

30 Jul 2019

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.

Ship Hotel Stables

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

18178

Location

8 Albert St Busselton

Location Details

Cnr West St and Peel Tce. The Hotel building adjacent to this place does not warrant assessment for the State Register.

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1857

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - To be assessed Current 28 Jul 2006

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 20 Jun 1996 Category 1
Statewide Hotel Survey Completed 01 Nov 1997
Register of the National Estate Indicative Place
Classified by the National Trust Recorded 02 Aug 1971

Parent Place or Precinct

00420 Ship Hotel & Site

Condition

The place is in good condition.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use COMMERCIAL Hotel, Tavern or Inn
Original Use FARMING\PASTORAL Stable

Architectural Styles

Style
Victorian Georgian

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall STONE Limestone
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Creation Date

06 Sep 2007

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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

City of Busselton

Construction Date

Constructed from 1857

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The stable/barn at the Ship Hotel, a Victorian Georgian stables building, has cultural heritage significance as an important Busselton landmark building and a fine example of early Victorian Georgian set of stables.

Physical Description

Limestone construction gabled roof barn. A large Victorian Georgian style limestone stable/barn with a steeply pitched roof. The building is constructed of hand-hewn limestone, with windows in the long walls and doors and hayloft door in the gable end. The openings are supported on timber lintels. It has a lean-to structure on the south and a timber pergola to the north.

History

Joseph Bovell arrived in Western Australia on 20 October 1859 aboard the West Australian with his wife Elizabeth Burnside and son. He was later to become the proprietor of the Ship Hotel. A later hotel built around 1910 stands on the site of the original Ship Hotel, while the stables to the original building have survived. Subsequently in the course of the twentieth century, numerous changes and additions have taken place including a drive in bottle shop, accommodation units and a pool.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity Notes: The place is used for storage, but its intent is reasonably apparent. The place retains a moderate degree of integrity. Authenticity Notes: The place is little altered and retains a moderate to high degree of authenticity. Moderate Degree/High Degree

Condition

Good

Owner Category
Hillstek Holdings Pty Ltd. Other Private

Publish place record online (inHerit):

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.