Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
Hay Pk, bet Bussell Hwy & Parade Rd Bunbury
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Aerodrome
Hay Park Playing Fields
Construction Date
Constructed from 1937, Constructed from 1960
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 04 Sep 2001 |
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Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 | Historic Site |
Historic Site |
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Statement of Significance
DEMOLISHED
The Original Airstrip was established to provide a landing area for the fledgling aerial services to Bunbury. It is evidence of technological change in transport.
Physical Description
DEMOLISHED
History
In 1937, an airstrip (aerodome) was built to serve Bunbury and the surrounding district. It opened during the Bunbury Centenary Celebrations. Festivities included an air race between Perth and Bunbury and an aerial pageant. The air race was held on 20 March 1937.
Captain Norman Brierley made the first flight to Bunbury in 1920 when he landed his plane at Mill Point.
Although it was an airstrip, for many years the ground remained a holding area for livestock. The stock had to be herded out of the flight path on occasions when a small plane was landing.
There are no visible remains of the original airstrip, which was essentially a large grassy paddock with a windsock at the main gate.
Integrity/Authenticity
Site converted to playing fields.
Condition
No visible remains.
Place Type
Urban Open Space
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Air: Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Technology & technological change |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| PEOPLE | Famous & infamous people |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Technology & technological change |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Air transport |
| OCCUPATIONS | Technology & technological change |
| PEOPLE | Innovators |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
06 Feb 2001Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
07 Nov 2017Disclaimer
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