Local Government
Irwin
Region
Midwest
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Location
Point Leander Dr Port Denison
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Second Jetty (pylons)
William Street Jetty
Construction Date
Constructed from 1894, Constructed from 1867
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | 30 Apr 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Mar 1998 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
|
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 02 Nov 1983 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Port-related Structures Survey | Completed | 31 Oct 1995 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 Sep 1983 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The William Street jetty has historic significance given its connection to the development of sea transport in Port Denison and the other jetties (Place No. 82 and Place No. 84). It is closely associated with the Fisherman's Hall fmr. Bond Store (Place No.70 ).
Recommendation
Advice be sought to stabilise the structure, as far as possible.
Physical Description
1996
All that remains of this jetty are some pylons and cross members. The jetty is located inside the fishing boat harbour to the west of the former Bond Store (Fisherman’s Hall). Timber pegs which were used to hold the timbers together are still visible.
2004
The condition of the pylons continues to deteriorate.
History
Ben Mason was the contractor for the erection of the main jetty at Port Irwin (Denison) and this was gazetted on 29 January 1867, for a price of £1,350.
Additional alterations and additions were made in the following years; 10/3/1868 for alterations by Ben Mason and extensions for £208 22/3/1870; Robert Cousins to affix whaling pieces to Irwin jetty £22;
30/6/1874 W. & S. Moore for repairs to the jetty £88.
On the 6/8/1887 Mr Crowther MLA called for extensions to the jetty to allow steam ships to call and on the 25/8/1887 J. J. Grant made extensions to the jetty.
In 1890 R. Law was paid £288 for repairs to the jetty.
When the Bond Store (Place No 70).was built in 1894, a railway line connected it to this jetty.
The jetty fell into disrepair and was finally dismantled during the World War II in case of invasion by the Japanese.
(Sources: Bruce Baskerville, Government Gazette, IDHS Records)
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCWA Database No. 1241 | State Heritage Office | ||
| IDHS Records | Shire of Irwin | ||
| Port-related Structures Survey | |||
| MA Bain; "Ancient Landmarks". | UWA Press, | 1975 | |
| AHC Reference 009657 01-02 | Australian Heritage Council |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Jetty |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
Creation Date
25 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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