Local Government
Irwin
Region
Midwest
12 Moreton Tce Dongara
Irwin Arms
Irwin
Midwest
Constructed from 1867
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| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Category | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 05 Sep 1983 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place | |||
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 02 Nov 1983 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Mar 1998 | Category 2 | |
18626 Dongara Townsite
The Dongara Hotel has high historic and social significance being the first hotel in the district and having operated for 130 years. Further, its prominent position on Moreton Terrace adds significantly to the character of the town centre.
This is a large 'U' shaped building with a hipped corrugated iron roof. The separate verandah roof is supported on a mixture of metal and chamfered timber posts. The stone work has been rendered and painted, there is quoining to the timber double hung windows to the west side. A decorative stone parapet to the front facade features the hotel name and date of construction (1867) set in a triangular pediment. There is a new facade to the north-east section of the building where originally a stone parapet was sited. The north-east section of the building has been renovated and features new large aluminium framed windows and entry doors. The original stables and walls to the rear yard have been demolished while a new large motel and dining room has been erected to the west. 2004 The roof to the north and eastern sections of the building has been reploaced with green colorbond.
Built in 1867 by expiree Joseph Walton, who also built the Old Police Station and Courthouse (Place No. 23)., this was the first inn in Dongara and was known as the Irwin Arms. The original structure forms the core of the present building, (see attached plan for details). The hotel licence was gazetted on 28 of April 1868 and was licensed only to sell liquor and meals with no accommodation being available. Court proceedings were held at the Irwin Arms prior to the construction of the Police Station and Courthouse in 1870-71. (Source: IDHS Records, "Government Gazette".) 2004 The owners received a federal AHC Historic Hotels grant. in 2002 which was used to reroof a large section of the building with green colorbond, covering the front bar and original accommodation section to the west side.
Integrity: Medium Modifications: Some roofing replaced in 2004.
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHC Reference 009660 01-02 | Australian Heritage Commission | ||
| HCWA Database No 1225 | State Office of Heritage | ||
| Statewide Hotel Survey | |||
| MA Bain; "Ancient Landmarks". | UWA Press | 1975 | |
| R Bunney & K Ellery; "Dongara 1839-197-". | |||
| IDHS Records | Shire of Irwin |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
| PEOPLE | Local heroes & battlers |
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