Local Government
Port Hedland
Region
Pilbara
2 McKay St Port Hedland
South Cnr Richardson St
Airline House
Port Hedland
Pilbara
Constructed from 1950, Constructed from 1901
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Dec 1996 | Category 2 | |
Charlie Baymans House (fmr) is significant for associations with Thomas Traine, a Port Hedland pioneer, various aviation identities and WA Airlines. It is a singular example of a mud brick dwelling in Port Hedland, and contributes to the character and streetscape of the town.
Single storey mud brick dwelling. Originally symmetrical with central passage and surrounding verandahs (added in 1909). Verandahs, supported by concrete pillars, have been enclosed at various times, with various materials including brick cladding dado walls, with hinged shutters above. Concrete block kitchen added at the rear. The dwelling has a hipped roof clad with corrugated iron. Minimal setback from the ‘front’ on McKay Street where there is a boundary fence, considerable open space setback on the Richardson ‘frontage’ reveals the rear of the place and various outbuildings. The expansive setback area forms an informal bitumen carpark.
Built in 1901 by Thomas Traine after he relocated from Condon and became one of the pioneers of Port Hedland. Later Charlie Bayman resided at the house. In the 1920s, Athol Moseley, WA Airlines agent occupied the house, and pilots and aircrew used it for overnight accomodation, including Sir Norman Brierley and Charles Kingsford Smith. Vacant in 2003.
Integrity: High Degree Authenticity: Moderate Degree Changes to place Verandah enclosures, outbuildings.
Fair
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| Town of Port Hedland MI | 1996 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Other Use | HEALTH | Other |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Handmade Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
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| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Air transport |
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