Local Government
Bridgetown-Greenbushes
Region
South West
Location
Lot 303 Diorite St Greenbushes
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1907, Constructed from 1960, Constructed from 1940, Constructed from 1906
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 28 Nov 2019 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Jun 2001 | Category 2 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 29 Mar 2018 | Management Category B | |
Statement of Significance
The Greenbushes Hospital was of high significance to the Greenbushes district community between 1907 and 1949. Aesthetic Value The Greenbushes Hospital remains aesthetically pleasing as a home, looking much the way it did when it was a hospital. Historic Value The Greenbushes Hospital is of historic value as the first and only Hospital to have operated in Greenbushes. Research Value NA Social Value The Greenbushes Hospital was of social value to the community of Greenbushes whilst it functioned as a hospital.
Physical Description
The yellow painted weatherboard building sits on stumps and has a wide verandah under the main roof wrapping the front and two sides. Two original face-brick chimneys protrude from the Zincalume roof, which replaced the original corrugated iron. Many original features remain, including the doors, windows and transom windows.
History
The Greenbushes Hospital was built in 1907 with the majority of funding by the State Government, and the remainder raised by the Hospital Building Fundraising Committee. In 1909 The Hospital Committee were given an ultimatum by the State Government, to either take private control of the Hospital or it would be closed and residents would need to be once again referred to Bridgetown Hospital. After much debate and attempted refusal, the Hospital Committee agreed to take over responsibility of the hospital, with the State Government continuing to pay approximately half the running costs. New Committee members who were more capable of carrying any potential financial loss were well received and elected. Additions were made in 1920 and 1940. The hospital closed around 1949 but continued to be used as a one day a week medical clinic until at least 1952. The Theatre Block was sold and removed in 1954. The morgue has also since been removed from the rear.
Integrity/Authenticity
Low Integrity: The Hospital became a private residence c.1960. Medium Authenticity: The building was extended in both 1940 and 1960, however the original build and its character remain.
Condition
Good (with ongoing restoration)
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary newspaper reports (trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper) | |||
| The Blackwood Times | 3/09/1954 | ||
| Bunbury Herald pg.3 | 29/10/1907 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| No.G20 | MI Place No. |
| A16996 | Assess No (Shire Ref) |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
14 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
27 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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