Local Government
Esperance
Region
Goldfields
The Esplanade Esperance
Blue Waters Lodge YHA
Esperance YHA
Hostel Association
Watersedge Holiday Accommodation YHA Youth
Esperance
Goldfields
Constructed from 1920
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 02 Jul 2020 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 23 Jul 1996 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Apr 2021 | Some/Moderate significance | |
Situated on foreshore, the building is being converted into unit style family accommodation, moving away from dormitory type rooms. There is a long verandah in front, now restored to the style of 1920s with a crossover wooden verandah guard.
The Fresh Air League originated in 1910 at Albany. From here the headquarters moved to Bunbury. After World War II, found they could have the disused airforce hospital from the RAAF at Boulder (which may have been a previous public hospital). The building was transported to Esperance in 1947 for the Fresh Air League Headquarters. The Fresh Air League gave children free holidays for disadvantaged groups in the community. The land was 'given' to the Fresh Air League by Elsie (Effie) Turner for £46. Its value today is $2 million.
Integrity: Character retained Modifications: Additional buildings at the rear
Good
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
| Original Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, corrugated |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
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