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Bidyadanga Community (Nissen Huts)

Author

Shire of Broome

Place Number

25467
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Location

La Grange

Location Details

La Grange

Local Government

Broome

Region

Kimberley

Construction Date

Constructed from 1955

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 28 Aug 2014

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
Municipal Inventory Adopted 28 Aug 2014 Grading B

Grading B

A place of considerable cultural heritage significance to Shire of Broome that is worthy of recognition and protection through provisions of the Shire of Broome‘s Town Planning Scheme. Planning application needs to be submitted to Shire of Broome for any proposed development. Recommend: Retain and conserve the place. Undertake photo record of the place prior to any development.

Statement of Significance

The Catholic Mission at La Grange is significant in informing of the history of mission settlements and government policies regarding the relocation of Aboriginal people from their traditional Homelands and the provision of minimal essentials.

History

The Catholic Mission at La Grange was established in 1955 as an adjunct to the Pallotine Missions at Beagle Bay and Lombadina. Aboriginal people were moved to La Grange from the surrounding pastoral properties by the police, where they were housed in Nissan huts and provided with the bare essentials of food, clothing and blankets.

Integrity/Authenticity

High degree ?
High degree ?

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
OH2695/37-40, interviews Aboriginal women in the Kimberleys by Christine Choo

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
No.55 MI Place No.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Creation Date

23 Jul 2015

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Approved

Last Update

22 Oct 2020

Disclaimer

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