Local Government
Boyup Brook
Region
South West
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Location
Hospital Drv Boyup Brook
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1923, Constructed from 1963
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 12 May 2015 |
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 | ||||
| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Aug 1995 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The Boyup Brook Soldiers Memorial Hospital is of high social and historic significance. It represents the level of community support and involvement in Boyup Brook in the 1920's to the memorial hospital project. The memorial plaques are of high significance.
Physical Description
The original section of the hospital is a timber frame construction.The building was extensively remodelled in 1963 and is a brick and iron construction.
History
After World War I, the Boyup Brook Road Board considered the matter of a suitable war memorial. The idea of a hospital was suggested and adopted. Funds were raised by the Hospital Committee and work commenced in 1923. Dr Cuss was the first resident doctor and Matron G Blechynden was the first matron.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Altered
Authenticity: Extensions 1963
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Present Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
Creation Date
08 Nov 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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