Local Government
Leonora
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Cnr Kane & Station Sts Gwalia
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Sons of Gwalia Mine Office
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 29 Jun 1999 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 Feb 1998 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
Shire of Leonora |
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 16 Sep 1974 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Aboriginal Heritage Sites Register | Recorded |
|
Heritage Council | ||
Statement of Significance
The place is of architectural significance, a superb example of the "Australian Hotel". Built on freehold land, originally a State Hotel it was sold to the Gwalia community in 1960. It closed its doors in 1964 when the Sons of Gwalia Gold Mine closed.
It was one of seven hotels in Gwalia in the early 1900's and is the last remaining. It has been faithfully and excellently restored by a Mining Company who use it as their regional office.
Physical Description
2 storey brick building, verandahs on 2 sides. Contains 10 upstairs bedrooms, 4 ground floor bars, dining room, lounge, kitchen etc Outside galvanised iron staff quarters, large external bear garden. All rooms with variety of pressed metal ceilings. Ornate external timber trim. Internal joinery ornate.
First State Hotel in WA, carefully restored and maintained by Western Mining Corporation
History
Assessment 1974
Construction 1902-03
Builder believed to be the eventual builder of the Adelphi Hotel.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Present Use | MINING | Mine Office |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Filigree |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Sep 2024Disclaimer
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.