Old Cue Brewery

Author

Shire of Cue

Place Number

06518

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Location

Cue-Meekatharra Rd Cue

Location Details

immediately north of Cue

Local Government

Cue

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	28 Nov 1996	2	2 High level of protection appropriate: provide maximum encouragement to the owner under the town planning scheme to conserve the significance of the place.

Statement of Significance

The Old Cue Brewery has considerable significance the Cue community as the site of a commercial enterprise and a source of alcohol for the local population. The place also has considerable landmark value and provides for an entry/ exit statement for the town.

Physical Description

Located immediately north of the town, the Old Cue Brewery consists of storage caves which have been carved into a rocky outcrop. There are foundations of a structure on top of the cave with a shaft cut through for the passage of beer. Some stone has collapsed in part and timber railway sleepers have been used to support the caves. The cave has been backfilled in the last few years to remove the potential for personal injury.

History

History: The Cue Brewery was located on top of a bluff to the north of town. This location was ideal, for the rock was cut away and cellars made in the ground, providing a cool spot. Mr Phillipson started the brewery around 900 with only one cellar. When the Cue Brewery Company took over, two more cellars were added. They were all connected at the back by a ‘drive’ (a type of ventilation shaft) to give a uniform circulation of air. The cellars were capable of storing 60 hogsheads (large casks, usually containing 50 gallons). The company also bottled beer and stout. To ensure prompt delivery tow drays and a lorry were employed under the management of Mr George Bone. [Cue Heritage Trail brochure]

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Medium Degree

Condition

Poor

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Cue Heritage Trail Brochure
	Considine & Griffiths Architects;"Heritage Strategy Cue:A Strategy for key buildings in and around the town".		2003

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	VACANT\UNUSED	Vacant\Unused
Original Use	INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING	Brewery

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Other	STONE	Local Stone

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Sport, recreation & entertainment
OCCUPATIONS	Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

08 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.