Local Government
Broome
Region
Kimberley
38 Walcott St Broome
Bardwell Residence (fmr)
McAlpine's B & B
Broome
Kimberley
Constructed from 1910
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 28 Aug 2014 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 31 May 2013 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Aug 2014 | Grading C | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 07 Jun 1983 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 18 Apr 1989 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 07 Jun 1983 | ||
Bardwell residence (fmr) is significant for the associations with Beresford Bardwell, who together with his brother, were prominent pearling identities in Broome. It is a fine representative example typical of early 1900s residences located in an expansive tropical setting.
A single storey timber framed structure with horizontal corrugated iron wall cladding. The hipped roof is also clad with corrugated iron. Verandah under main roof.
The residence was the home of Beresford Bardwell. Beresford was the younger brother of Bernard Everett Bardwell. They were born in Melbourne in the 1880s. Beresford followed Bernard to Broome and the brothers went into pearling together. They owned three luggers, one named Phyllis, for their sister, who later came to Broome and married Daniel McDaniel. Beresford married Marjory Missingham and they had two sons. Both brothers served in World War One. As well as pearling, Beresford was the Broome wharfinger. When the price of pearl shell collapsed in the mid 1930s, Beresford moved to Perth for his children's education and remained there. He died in 1964. Later owners include Jim Kennedy and Tracey and Larry House.
INTEGRITY High degree AUTHENTICITY Moderate to high degree Modifications: Extensive renovations
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Gray;"Broome Pioneer Cemetary draft Conservation Plan". | 2003 | ||
| Shire of Broome's Municipal Inventory. | 1996 |
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9600 | Broome: maps and places of heritage interest. | Heritage Study {Other} | 0 |
| 9462 | A pearler's wife: chapter extraction from 'A pearling master's journey'. | Book | 2009 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Fishing & other maritime industry |
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