Local Government
Carnarvon
Region
Gascoyne
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
Robinson St Carnarvon
Location Details
Other Name(s)
CDEP Office
Skillshare Office
Trades Depot
Construction Date
Constructed from 1890
Demolition Year
1990Statutory 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Removed from MI | 23 Jun 2015 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
|
Statement of Significance
Historic Value – Importance for the density of diversity of cultural features illustrating the human occupation and evolution of the locality. The site is of significance for its association with early local businesses that were established in Carnarvon.
Physical Description
Nothing remains of the original buildings that existed on the site. A number of well-known local identities were closely associated with the businesses.
History
The site was owned by Foss Tonkin, purchased on 26 May 1919. The premises were used as a blacksmith shop “FE Tonkin Wheelwright & Blacksmith’. Manufacturing and repairs of wagon wheels was carried out at the rear of the property. As this was the only blacksmith shop in town, camels and wagons would be lined up from where the Coral Coast Caravan Park is now situated, up Robinson Street and into Camel Lane on both sides of the streets. The site is now occupied by a Caltex Petrol Station.
Integrity/Authenticity
Low/Low
Condition
Site only
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Smithy |
| Other Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
22 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
26 Jun 2020Disclaimer
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.