Local Government
Wyndham-East Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
Harbour Rd/Meat Works Rd Wyndham
Formerly known as Stony/Stoney Point Jetty, Tramway and Goods Shed (as per Railway Heritage Survey). Found to be same as Wyndham Meatworks (place 53 on the 1996 MI) so name changed. Also can be referred to as Freezing Canning & Export Works or Wyndham Port. Jetty is place 6037 in timber survey (vol 4).
Stony Point Jetty, Tramway and Goods Shed
Wyndham Freezing Canning and Export Works
Wyndham-East Kimberley
Kimberley
Constructed from 1918, Constructed from 1961
Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 06 Jun 2008 |
Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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Statewide Railway Heritage Surve | Completed | 01 Aug 1994 | ||
Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey | Completed | 11 Dec 1998 | ||
Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Feb 1997 |
The meatworks were a State Government enterprise. Started in 1913, the building took some years and became operational in 1919. The nearby Gully cemetery is the resting place for 12 men who died during the building time. The meatworks were, for over 69 years, the main supporting industry in Wyndham. All social and culture activities were carried out around the meatworks killing season. The meatworks closed down in 1985 owing to poor economic viability. Much of the machinery still remaining is of a rare and scientific nature, particularly the ammonia compressor. Because of this significant impact on the social and economic development of the town there is strong community support for preserving what is physically left of the meatworks buildings.
The meatworks was a conglomerate of buildings. There was a five storey freezer and chiller block powered by an ammonia compressor. There was. a slaughter and hide floor and boning room. The roofing was corrugated iron supported by oregon beams. After fire damaged the main block it was demolished. The blood drain where the factory's effluent flowed into the nearby Gulf is now recognised by a plaque and is a site for feeding crocodiles. The store and office are also still standing.
Integrity: Has mostly been demolished, concrete slab, blood drain, blacksmiths shop, store and office remain. Modifications: Upgraded freezer blocks over the period
Meatworks main block burnt down and was demolished
Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
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State Government Architects | Architect | - | - |
Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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"West Australian Newspaper". | June 9, 1932 |
Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
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8335 | Historic buildings of the Kimberley region of W.A. | Book | 1988 |
Individual Building or Group
Epoch | General | Specific |
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Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Dock\Wharf Bldg or Structure |
Present Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Jetty |
Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Abbatoir |
Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Jetty |
Present Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Dock\Wharf Bldg or Structure |
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Type | General | Specific |
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Wall | ASBESTOS | Other Asbestos |
General | Specific |
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TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
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