Royal Flying Doctor Service Base

Author

Shire of Wyndham-East Kimberley

Place Number

09590

Location

Cnr Three Mile Rd & Gt Northern Hwy Wyndham

Location Details

Local Government

Wyndham-East Kimberley

Region

Kimberley

Construction Date

Constructed from 1950, Constructed from 1935

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 20 Feb 1997

Statement of Significance

The Royal Flying Doctor Service was initiated in the Kimberley by Reverend John Flynn and the first base established for the Kimberley was built in Wyndham. This service lasted until 1985 when the base was closed down and then eventually moved to Derby in 1990. The Royal Flying Doctor Service played a major role in the establishment of better health and care in the Kimberley. Wyndham has a prominent place in history as the first base in the Kimberley.

Physical Description

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Base consists of two separate buildings, a residence and office, located on the western side of the Three Mile commercial shopping strip. The original base was established in the old hospital grounds in O'Donnell Street and moved to the above buildings in 1950s.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact.

Condition

Poor

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use HEALTH Office or Administration Bldg
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
HEALTH Housing or Quarters

Creation Date

14 Nov 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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