Local Government
Broome
Region
Kimberley
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Location
38 Weld St Broome
Location Details
bounded by Mary, Anne & Robinson Streets
Other Name(s)
Broome Junior High School
Broome Special School
Construction Date
Constructed from 1925
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 28 Aug 2014 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 16 Mar 2001 |
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Aug 2014 | Grading A |
Grading A |
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Statement of Significance
Infants Room (fmr), Broome Primary School is significant for the long association with education in Broome.
Physical Description
The single storey timber framed and clad building has the structural timbers revealed on the exterior. The entire structure is raised off the ground. Although the roof extends to form a perimeter verandah, there is no verandah at floor level of the building.
History
The first Broome school was opened in a room in the police quarters (former post office). In 1901, Broome residents built a new schoolroom on land provided by the Government, with the help of a Government grant. As the school grew, a separate Infants Room (now Music Room) was provided in 1925-26. In 1954, a third classroom was added. In 1960, the original 1901 classroom was removed, having been subject to considerable termite damage. Two new buildings were added and the Infants Room was relocated on the site for use as a hobbies and manual room. It was soon in use again as a classroom as student numbers continued to grow. A number of new buildings were added to the school over the next twenty years and in 1972, the school was reclassified as a Junior High School. In 1982, the Infants Room was being occupied as a staff room. It has since been converted for use as a Music Room.
Integrity/Authenticity
High degree
High degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| HCWA assessment documentation | |||
| Conservation Plan: Kelsall & Binet | 2001 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| No.43 | MI Place No. |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5182 | Broome Primary School Music Room : conservation plan / prepared for the Department of Housing and Works. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2001 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
04 Aug 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
20 Oct 2020Disclaimer
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