Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
Location
111-113 Stirling St Bunbury
Location Details
also part of 5719 House 115 Stirling Street.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1900
Demolition Year
2006Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 14 Nov 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 | Historic Site |
Historic Site |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
DEMOLISHED
The outdoor brick lavatories in Stirling Street were examples of typical c. 1900 outbuildings erected at the rear of private houses.
History
Backyard lavatories were once a feature of every dwelling and were wide and varied in their building fabric (timber, brick, corrugated iron, tin chimneys etc) and form, as suited the purpose.
For social and hygienic reasons, backyard lavatories were often located towards the back of the property and ‘hidden’ by trailing vines.
Local council health departments were responsible for the adequate and effective collection and disposal of waste. The ‘night soil man’ would travel through Bunbury’s many back lanes to collect waste throughout the night or early morning, with minimal disturbance to householders.
The outdoor toilets at 111 and 113 Stirling Street were demolished in 2006 due to significant vandalism.