Local Government
Kondinin
Region
Wheatbelt
2 Lynch St Hyden
2 Lynch Street BDD 10-1-12 cnr Marshall & Lynch Sts
Kondinin
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1966
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Mar 1998 | Category 4 | |
10929 Hyden Townsite
The place demonstrates a way of life and represents a character and image of Hyden. It demonstrates associations with pioneers of Hyden and the tourist industry.
Extensive building of brick and tile construction. Verandahs surround most of the building, and brick pillars support the main roof which extends over the verandahs. The brick work is red and brown face bricks and the tiled roof is terracotta. The hipped roofs are extensive, with feature gablets. The restaurants and guest living rooms are detailed in jarrah.
In 1949, the Hyden Progress Association made inquiries with regard to establishing a State Hotel. The association favoured the idea of a wayside inn, and a special committee was formed to inquire into the ways and means of so doing. Lynch owned lots 24 and 30, on the corner of McPherson and Marshall streets, but when the idea developed, the site wa not large enough. By 1953, nothing had eventuated, and Zinkler unsuccessfully applied for a liquor licence, which prompted a request of the committee to renew their efforts. At a special meeting on 20 December 1953, it was decided to establish the situation with the bank and licensing board and then call a public meeting about the proposed wayside inn. It was proposed that after finding ways of obtaining a general publicans licence, it would be submitted to anyone interested in building a hotel in Hyden. In 1954, the hotel committee increased from 3 to 7 members. By 1959, nothing had eventuated and by 1961, there was an urgent need for action. It was suggested that a cropping program be started for the hotel fund. In about 1960, Wave Rock appeared on the front page of "Walkabout" magazine, and people began to arrive in Hyden to see the Rock. In 1963, T Gard & T Bird proposed to erect a hotel at the cost of £20,000. The committee proposed a loan of £3000 for 10 years. In 1966, 9 "asbestos" units were officially opened by G Wild, the Minister for Works. In 1967, the hotel committee offered to prepay the loan money in order for the money to be used to build a roadhouse. The hotel was soon inadequate in catering for the ever increasing numbers of tourists to see wave Rock, and a group of local farmers combined their resources to construct the motel complex on the site.
Integrity: Intact or redeemable Authenticity: medium degree
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Meeking; "The History of Hyden". | 1972 | ||
| J Mouritz; "The Hyden Hall Story 1946-1952". | Unpublished | 1994 | |
| M Mayfield; "Hyden Progress Association celebrating Fifty Years 1945-1995". | 1995 | ||
| A Webb; "Kondinin-Kalgarin-Hyden Community, Time and Place". | Shire of Kondinin | 1988 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| General | Specific |
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| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
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