Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
Outer Harbour Bunbury
NW side of Henry Street approach to Jetty
Bunbury
South West
Constructed from 1917, Constructed from 1930
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 04 Sep 2001 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 | Historic Site | |
DEMOLISHED Bunbury Public Baths No 2 and No 3 has historic value as the site of the second and third public baths developed by the Bunbury Municipal Council and demonstrates the Council's ongoing commitment to providing a safe swimming and recreation area for locals and visitors near the centre of Bunbury. It also reflects the growing popularity of Bunbury as a holiday resort in the early to mid 1900s.
DEMOLISHED
The Council appears to have sponsored at least three (3) sets of Jetty Baths enclosures in the Outer Harbour area. The first jetty baths were built c 1886 on the eastern side of the Timber Jetty (See B017). Construction dates are not conclusive and c. 1917 is proposed for the second Jetty Baths. By 1911, Collie Proprietary Coalfields of WA Ltd owned Lot 348 comprising 2a 3r 13p of land. It is speculated that as a great influx of Collie residents chose to make their annual holiday camp on this waterfront land, the baths would have been erected close by. By this time, Bunbury was a very popular holiday resort and experienced a large influx of population during the summer months. A large shark-proofed fenced area, in close proximity to the jetty separated from shipping and other harbour activity thus providing a safe environment for bathers to enjoy their water recreation. Timber pylons support a wooden promenade to three sides of the enclosure. Rows of temporary huts, complete with corrugated tin roofs, formed the "beach" side of the bathing area. Refreshment rooms were also available. Public Baths No. 3 were built on the same site in c 1930, demonstrating the Bunbury Municipal Council's continuing commitment to provide safe swimmimng and recreational facilities for residents and visitors.
DEMOLISHED
DEMOLISHED
Historic site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
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