Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
Leschenault Dve, Turkey Pt Bunbury
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Phoenix & Canary Island Palm Trees
Construction Date
Constructed from 1900
Demolition Year
0Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 25 Oct 2019 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 | Historic Site |
Historic Site |
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Statement of Significance
DEMOLISHED
Turkey Point Tearooms and the associated recreational reserve has historic significance as the site of a very popular holiday destination for locals. The experience of getting to Turkey Point in a ferry was half of the attraction for many. The Turkey Point recreational facilities fostered a strong sense of community at the time.
Physical Description
Public Open Space. No sign of former buildings or structures except for palm trees.
History
Turkey Point was a popular destination for local families at a time when holidaying generally meant a trip not too far from home. It was very popular from c. 1900 to the 1950s and offered tea rooms, accommodation in two rows of timber and iron shacks, tennis courts and other recreational structures. There was also a house for the manager.
Excursions to the popular camping and picnic ground was a highlight for locals and visitors alike. Boats such as the “Eagle”, “Ollie”, “Nautlius”, “York” and “Etta” plied the waters between the Inlet and Turkey Point transporting patrons to and fro. Another was the “Valdemar” skippered by the popular Ray Lyons from the 1930s. “Valdemar” left from one of the small jetties twice a day in the holiday season.
The site can now be accessed by road constructed for the Inner Harbour development. The site of the former holiday camp and tearooms is marked by remnant mature palm trees near the decommissioned Bunbury Power Station.
Turkey Point remains popular as a local picnic and fishing area, and a vantage point to view wild dolphins.
Integrity/Authenticity
DEMOLISHED.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8426 | The holiday camp at Turkey Point. | Journal article | 2005 |
Place Type
Urban Park
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
| Present Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Colonial |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
13 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
07 Nov 2017Disclaimer
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