Local Government
Ashburton
Region
Pilbara
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Location
65 Second Av Onslow
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1960
Demolition Year
2013Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Aug 1999 | Category C |
Category C |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 17 Feb 2026 | Category E |
Category E |
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Statement of Significance
Turner Cottage was representative of a very modest residence that was improved and extended over time and was evidence of a make-do ethos.
Physical Description
The subject place was a single-storey timber framed residence in a vernacular style, clad with corrugated iron. It had a gabled roof with a skillion to the rear. A small veranda shaded the front of the cottage.
History
Turner Cottage was listed in the Shire of Ashburton’s 1999 Municipal Heritage Inventory as a Category C place. The 1999 statement noted its long association with Florence Turner and its representation of a building style no longer practiced.
In May 2013, the Pilbara JDAP approved demolition of the cottage and construction of a three-storey hotel/restaurant. A Heritage Assessment by Griffiths Architects advised that the building was constructed in the 1960s, had been substantially altered, and held negligible heritage significance. Consistent with its Category C status, demolition approval was recommended subject to a professional photographic record.
Historical research in the Griffiths Architects assessment shows the land was first sold in 1927 to Joseph Miocevich, a teamster, who did not develop it. It transferred to Florence Jeffreys in 1951, and to Donald Turner in 1954. Turner married Florence Mallett in the late 1950s and around 1960 built the current dwelling at 65 Second Avenue. After his death in 1975, ownership passed to Florence Turner, who lived there until moving to supported accommodation. The land was sold to Annapurna (Australia) Pty Ltd in 2005.
Turner Cottage has since between demolished.
Integrity/Authenticity
The Turner Cottage has been demolished
Condition
The Turner Cottage has been demolished
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minutes of the Joint Development Assessment Panel, 30 May 2013. | JDAP | 30 May 2013 | |
| Phil Griffiths, Turner Residence, Lot 258 (HN 65) Second Avenue, Onslow, Heritage Assessment, 2012. | Phil Griffiths | 2012 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
28 Jan 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
30 Apr 2026Disclaimer
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.