Local Government
Carnarvon
Region
Gascoyne
Location
153 William St East Carnarvon
Location Details
Lot 7 on Plan 251767
Construction Date
Constructed from 1905, Constructed from 1911
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | ||||
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 23 Jun 2015 | Category 3 | |
Statement of Significance
Aesthetic Value – Importance for its contribution to the aesthetic values of the setting demonstrated by a landmark quality. The building is a good example of the vernacular building style from the period. It makes a significant contribution to the character of the area. Historic Value – importance for close associations with individuals whose life, works or activities have been significant within the history of the locality. Social Value – Importance as a place highly valued by a community for reasons of social associations. The hotel played an important role in the community as a venue for social activities. Social Value – Importance in contributing to a community’s sense of place.
Physical Description
A two storey building with a partly enclosed verandah to the street. The upper storey was added in 1911 when it was enlarged for its new role as a licensed hotel. The hotel provided accommodation for the camel teamsters. The builder was R. Newman.
History
The Sandhurst Hotel was built in 1905 by Mr. R. Newman and was originally used as a boarding house. It was then used as the Yankee Town (East Carnarvon) Store before becoming a Hostel and Pub. When the Sandhurst Hotel was a boarding house, it was run by Miss Massingham before her nephew Arthur Wooley took over. The Sandhurst Hotel was then used by the camel teamsters as the location was in close proximity to where the camels grazed. Arthur Wooley added the top storey and named it the Sandhurst Hotel. The building was licensed in May 1911. The building is currently vacant and it has been assessed as being structurally unstable.
Integrity/Authenticity
Low/Medium
Condition
Poor
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 519 | Carnarvon. | Book | 1980 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Institutional Housing |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
18 Sep 2019Disclaimer
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