Local Government
Broome
Region
Kimberley
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Location
46 Walcott St Broome
Location Details
Cnr Louis St was 26
Other Name(s)
Hospital Dwelling (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1955
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | 30 Jun 1996 | Criterion 3A |
Criterion 3A |
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Statement of Significance
Hospital dwelling (former) is of some significance for the association with the hospital and provision of staff housing.
Physical Description
A single storey timber framed structure. The gable roof is also clad with corrugated asbestos sheeting.
History
This residence was constructed for the occupation of the secretary of the Broome Hospital, some time after 1954. It came under the control of the Government Employee Housing Authority in 1964, following the establishment of the Authority under the Government Employees Housing Act of that year and provided housing for doctors and later, engineers. The object of the Authority was to 'improve and provide adequate housing for Government employees in country districts'. The Authority gradually took over the management of housing for a number of Government departments.
Integrity/Authenticity
Modifications: Some Renovations
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Government Employees Housing Act | DOLA | 1964 | |
| Shire of Broome's Municipal Inventory. | 1996 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | HEALTH | Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
29 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Jun 2021Disclaimer
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