Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
University of Western Australia Crawley
University of Western Australia
Perth
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1950
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| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 3 | ||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 3 | |
As part of UWA, the place has historic significance representing development, settlement and the provision of higher education in the State. It has social significance to the local and State-wide community, in particular the past and present students and staff.
Two storey building with a small porch and a centrally located decorative panel above the door.
A government decision in favour of a university for Western Australia was made in 1901, however a shortage of funds prevented it being established until 1913. The University Endowment Bill in 1903 allowed for land to be set aside for the future. The first location was a temporary one in Irwin Street, Perth, in a weatherboard building. The first Chancellor was John Winthrop Hackett. In 1921 Crawley was chosen as the permanent site for UWA. The Irwin Street building was relocated there in 1932.The foundation stone for the Hackett Memorial Buildings was laid in 1929. They form the focal point and symbolic landmark of UWA. Aerial photos show the agriculture buildings were developed by 1953 and have changed in formation considerably over the years.
High level of integrity. High level of authenticity.
Good
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Individual Building or Group
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| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Tertiary Institution |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Tertiary Institution |
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