Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
Outer Harbour Bunbury
Bunbury
South West
Constructed from 1930
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 | Historic Site | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 04 Sep 2001 | ||
DELETE THIS ENTRY COMBINED WITH B027 DEMOLISHED Bunbury Public Baths No 3 has historic value as the site of the third public baths developed by the Bunbury Municipal Council and demonstrates the Council's ongoing commitment to providing a safe swimming and recreation area for locals and visitors near the centre of Bunbury. It also reflects the continuing popularity of Bunbury as a holiday resort in the early 1900s.
DEMOLISHED A small, square enclosed area forming public baths. Two jetty arms projected out into Koombana Bay approximately 50 metres, joined by another section at the seaward end, which effectively enclosed an area for swimming. Initially the area was netted to prevent entry by sharks. Later the seaward promanade connection was removed, exposing the swimming area to Koombana Bay. The structure had replaced an earlier bathing area at the same site, west of the timber jetty.
These were the third public baths established by the Bunbury Municipal Council for the use of residents and tourists and demonstrates the commitment of the local government in providing safe swimming and recreational facilities. The Jetty Baths were a focal point of community acitivity. Summer holidaymakers, in particular the annual migration of Collie mining families to "Tent City" near Koombana Bay, took full advantage of the Jetty Public Baths. A kiosk operated on site and change rooms were available for use.
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Historic site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
| Other Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Tourism |
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