Local Government
East Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
Location
Riverside Dr East Fremantle
Location Details
Includes the Junior Recruit Memorial and a portion of the parade ground to the rear.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1942
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessment in Progress | Current | 26 Jul 2019 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| (no listings) | ||||
Parent Place or Precinct
19710 HMAS Leeuwin Barracks
Physical Description
The Drill Hall is part of a 14 hectare Defence site located within an established residential area on the southern bank of the Swan River in East Fremantle. Other buildings on the site include an Administration Building, Education Block, Accommodation Blocks, Medical Centre, Swimming Polls and Sports Grounds. The Drill Hall is two-storey building constructed in brick, with a terracotta tiled roof with a small high level window let into the middle of the roof on either side. The nomination also includes the Junior Recruit Memorial and flag mast to the western elevation but does not include the Parade Ground.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11482 | HMAS Leeuwin: The story of the RAN's junior recruits | Book | 2009 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MILITARY | Barracks |
| Present Use | MILITARY | Barracks |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Georgian Revival |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Creation Date
29 Apr 2016Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
06 Jul 2017Disclaimer
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