Local Government
Kalgoorlie-Boulder
Region
Goldfields
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Location
31 Maritana St Kalgoorlie
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Eastern Goldfields Medical Division of Genera
London and Hamburg Company Assay Office
WA Centre for Remote & Rural Medicine
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 28 Mar 2002 |
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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 Sep 1986 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 08 Apr 1988 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
Statement of Significance
The construction of the building is of interest as it was designed and prefabricated in Germany, shipped to Australia and erected on the Brown Hill Mining lease as an Assay Office in 1900. It is unusual - now unique in Kalgoorlie with its elevated roof extending over and beyond the top and walls of the main building to serve as a breezeway. It is historically important for its association first with the Brown Hill Mine and later with the Kalgoorlie Hospital.
Physical Description
The building is of weatherboard (spruce from the Black Forest in Germany) with a corrugated iron roof and wooden floors throughout. The roof is elevated above the ceiling of the main structure and extends to cover the verandahs, to form a breezeway and keep the interior cool. At each end of the roof is a carved wooden gable end.
The front and part of the side verandah have been enclosed but these additions could easily be removed to return it to the original form. The condition of the building is good as it has been well maintained.
History
Assessment 1986
Construction 1900, constructed of spruce in Germany and shipped to WA
Erected on present site1927
It was moved to its present site after purchase by the Commonwealth government in 1927 where is served as a Public Health Laboratory under Commonwealth control until June 1982 and then under the State until November 1984. It is currently in use for activities associated with the Hospital until the new buildings when it is listed for demolition.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3326 | The Reconstruction and Adaptation of the Commonwealth Health Laboratory Kalgoorlie for the University of Western Australia | Heritage Study {Other} | 1994 |
| 12135 | Former Commonwealth Laboratories Kalgoorlie: Photographic record of support buildings | Heritage Study {Other} | 2001 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | HEALTH | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Original Use | MINING | Assay Office |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
| Federation Free Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
08 Jul 2024Disclaimer
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