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Duplex, 6 & 8 Adelaide Street

Author

City of Busselton

Place Number

18158
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Location

6 & 8 Adelaide St Busselton

Location Details

Local Government

Busselton

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1909

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List YES 13 Aug 2014
Heritage List Adopted 16 Oct 2024

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Sep 2006 Category 2

Category 2

These places are also important places in the Shire, and generally have built features as part of their significance. These places should be retained on the list and conservation encouraged.
Local Heritage Survey YES 16 Oct 2024 Category 2

Category 2

These places are also important places in the Shire, and generally have built features as part of their significance. These places should be retained on the list and conservation encouraged.
Municipal Inventory Adopted 13 Aug 2014 Category 2

Category 2

These places are also important places in the Shire, and generally have built features as part of their significance. These places should be retained on the list and conservation encouraged.

Statement of Significance

The place has historic value for its association with the former Busselton Hospital which was important to the town throughout the majority of the 20th century.
The place has historic value for its association with architect Eustace Cohen who was prominent in the industry in the region.
The place has social value for the Busselton community as it has been present in the streetscape since the early 20th century and contributes to the community sense of place.

Physical Description

The Adelaide Street duplex is designed to give the appearance of a single dwelling. The Federation Bungalow style residence is of brick construction with a corrugated sheet metal roof. It has a hipped iron roof that extends down over the full width front verandah and a gabled roof emphasises the front entry of the two dwellings. The verandah is carried on stop chamfered timber posts and the original timber floor of the verandah has been replaced with a concrete floor.

History

Previous research has determined that this duplex pair was constructed in 1909 to a design by architect Eustace Cohen to provide accommodation for the Doctor and Matron who worked at the Busselton Hospital, located across the road at that time. The hospital was demolished in 1975 and the duplex was subsequently transferred to private ownership. The form and extent of the building has not changed significantly since the mid 20th century.

Integrity/Authenticity

The place has a high degree of integrity.
The place has a high degree of authenticity

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
COB 16/10/2024

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
PN175 Reference No.
533369&533367 Landgate Pin

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Conjoined residence
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Conjoined residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Other STONE Limestone
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
PEOPLE Early settlers

Creation Date

05 Sep 2007

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

22 Jul 2025

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