Charlie Bayman's House

Author

Town of Port Hedland

Place Number

05942

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Location

2 McKay St Port Hedland

Location Details

South Cnr Richardson St

Other Name(s)

Airline House

Local Government

Port Hedland

Region

Pilbara

Construction Date

Constructed from 1950, Constructed from 1901

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	31 Dec 1996	Category 2	Category 2 A place of considerable cultural heritage significance to Town of Port Hedland that is worthy of recognition and protection through provisions of the Town of Port Hedland’s Town Planning Scheme. Implications: Planning application needs to be submitted to

Statement of Significance

Charlie Baymans House (fmr) is significant for associations with Thomas Traine, a Port Hedland pioneer, various aviation identities and WA Airlines. It is a singular example of a mud brick dwelling in Port Hedland, and contributes to the character and streetscape of the town.

Physical Description

Single storey mud brick dwelling. Originally symmetrical with central passage
and surrounding verandahs (added in 1909). Verandahs, supported by concrete
pillars, have been enclosed at various times, with various materials including
brick cladding dado walls, with hinged shutters above. Concrete block kitchen
added at the rear. The dwelling has a hipped roof clad with corrugated iron.

Minimal setback from the ‘front’ on McKay Street where there is a boundary
fence, considerable open space setback on the Richardson ‘frontage’ reveals the
rear of the place and various outbuildings. The expansive setback area forms an
informal bitumen carpark.

History

Built in 1901 by Thomas Traine after he relocated from Condon and became one of the pioneers of Port Hedland. Later Charlie Bayman resided at the house. In the 1920s, Athol Moseley, WA Airlines agent occupied the house, and pilots and aircrew used it for overnight accomodation, including Sir Norman Brierley and Charles Kingsford Smith. Vacant in 2003.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Degree
Authenticity: Moderate Degree

Changes to place Verandah enclosures, outbuildings.

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Town of Port Hedland MI		1996

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Other Use	HEALTH	Other
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence
Original Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	BRICK	Handmade Brick
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Settlements
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Air transport

Creation Date

19 May 1997

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Last Update

19 Jun 2019

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