Local Government
Leonora
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Lot 1132 Tower St Gwalia
Location Details
Relocated NE of State Hotel
Other Name(s)
inc. White House Hotel
Sons of Gwalia Mining Camp
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Feb 1998 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Interim | 21 Oct 1980 |
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Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 03 Aug 1981 |
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Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Oct 1980 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The place comprises representative examples of the architectural improvisation of structures built to accommodate miners. The place has historic value for its representation of the development of the Australian goldfields and associated social conditions for miners. The place is historically significant for its relationship with mining operations that took place at Gwalia between 1898-1963, one of die most productive gold mines outside Kalgoorlie.
Physical Description
The Lot comprises nine dwellings of which there are six relocated structures, by Sons of Gwalia Mining Company, including "Little Pink Camp', a reconstructed miner's hut that was relocated in 1988, from its original location in the group of huts south of the State Hotel. The hut has iron decoration above the wall openings, and three rooms. Also included on the Lot is 'White House1. This dwelling has a central passage, four rooms - two either side, an enclosed rear verandah with a concrete floor, and an enclosed front verandah.
History
Further research required.
Integrity/Authenticity
INTEGRITY: Moderate
AUTHENTICITY: Moderate
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | MINING | Housing or Quarters |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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