Local Government
Wyndham-East Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
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Location
Harbour Rd/Meat Works Rd Wyndham
Location Details
Formerly known as Stony/Stoney Point Jetty, Tramway and Goods Shed (as per Railway Heritage Survey). Found to be same as Wyndham Meatworks (place 53 on the 1996 MI) so name changed. Also can be referred to as Freezing Canning & Export Works or Wyndham Port. Jetty is place 6037 in timber survey (vol 4).
Other Name(s)
Stony Point Jetty, Tramway and Goods Shed
Wyndham Freezing Canning and Export Works
Construction Date
Constructed from 1918, Constructed from 1961
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 | 06 Jun 2008 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Statewide Railway Heritage Surve | Completed | 01 Aug 1994 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey | Completed | 11 Dec 1998 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Feb 1997 |
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Statement of Significance
The meatworks were a State Government enterprise. Started in 1913, the building took some years and became operational in 1919. The nearby Gully cemetery is the resting place for 12 men who died during the building time. The meatworks were, for over 69 years, the main supporting industry in Wyndham. All social and culture activities were carried out around the meatworks killing season. The meatworks closed down in 1985 owing to poor economic viability. Much of the machinery still remaining is of a rare and scientific nature, particularly the ammonia compressor.
Because of this significant impact on the social and economic development of the town there is strong community support for preserving what is physically left of the meatworks buildings.
Physical Description
The meatworks was a conglomerate of buildings. There was a five storey freezer and chiller block powered by an ammonia compressor. There was. a slaughter and hide floor and boning room. The roofing was corrugated iron supported by oregon beams. After fire damaged the main block it was demolished. The blood drain where the factory's effluent flowed into the nearby Gulf is now recognised by a plaque and is a site for feeding crocodiles. The store and office are also still standing.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Has mostly been demolished, concrete slab, blood drain, blacksmiths shop, store and office remain.
Modifications: Upgraded freezer blocks over the period
Condition
Meatworks main block burnt down and was demolished
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Government Architects | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "West Australian Newspaper". | June 9, 1932 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8335 | Historic buildings of the Kimberley region of W.A. | Book | 1988 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Dock\Wharf Bldg or Structure |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Jetty |
| Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Abbatoir |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Jetty |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Dock\Wharf Bldg or Structure |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Other Asbestos |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
30 Nov 1995Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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