Local Government
Menzies
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Kookynie
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1901
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 25 Jan 2006 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Dec 1996 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
The place is an uncommon building type in Kookynie and its masonry construction makes it one of the last remaining intact structures of its kind in Kookynie.
Physical Description
The small, single-storey building is rectangular in shape. Brickwork is English bond. The front elevation has a recessed entry, a rendered string course and a double-hung sash window. A concrete verandah extends across the rear elevation that is covered with a separate lean-to, cgi clad roof. The verandah has been enclosed with cgi with louvred windows, to accommodate bathroom facilities. The building interior comprises three rooms, ceiling roses and fireplace are intact. This place is now used as living quarters.
History
The Cosmopolitan Proprietary held five leases, of which the Englishman was the centre of mining activity. This property was prospected by Messrs Millar and Morgans, and in January 1896 they sold to the Menzies-Niagara Proprietary. Very little work was done however, until the Cosmopolitan Proprietary took the lease over in 1898. Their mill started in October of the same year, and from the following January [1899], "the 30 head of stamps dropped regularly on the Englishman ore." [Kookynie Advocate, 15/08, 1903, p.3]
Tenders for the erection and completion of brick offices for the Cosmopolitan Proprietary Ltd. were called in 1901, the closing date for submissions being 20 March 1901. The Architect was Mr R.C. Amott of Menzies. [NCH 11/03/1901, p.2]
The place is now used as living quarters by a mining company.
Integrity/Authenticity
INTEGRITY: High Degree
AUTHENTICITY: High Degree
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert C. Arnott | Architect | 1901 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Kookynie Advocate,". p 3 | 15/08, | ||
| "North Coolgardie Herald". p 2 | 11/03/1901, |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 22 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MINING | Mine Office |
| Present Use | MINING | Housing or Quarters |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
Creation Date
16 Jun 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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