Local Government
Broome
Region
Kimberley
Willie Creek Broome
Lugger Store
Broome
Kimberley
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Aug 2014 | Grading C | |
Kennedy's Holiday Cottage is significant for the associations with Bert Kennedy and the representation of a way of life in Broome.
Thomas Herbert Kennedy, called Bert, but also known as H. K. Unsinkable, arrived in Broome from Melbourne in 1905 aged 22. He worked as a clerk for Hugh (Pa) Norman, then for storekeepers Moss and Richardson. When Richardson retired, he transferred his agencies to Bert Kennedy. Bert purchased a store on Napier Terrace. He married Nita Millar in 1910 and they had six children. Nita inherited two luggers from her uncle and the Kennedy's went into pearling as well. Nita died in 1926. After the children were grown up, Bert Kennedy decided to build a holiday house at Willie Creek. Willie Creek was a picnic and fishing spot frequented by the residents of Broome. Bert Kennedy's holiday house was originally his lugger store and still has the original barred windows. It was transported to Willie Creek by lugger and erected on a cliff overlooking the creek and inlet. Verandahs were built around all sides. Bert died in 1976.
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| No.50 | MI Place No. |
Individual Building or Group
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| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
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| PEOPLE | Local heroes & battlers |
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