Local Government
Fremantle
Region
Metropolitan
34 Paget St Hilton
Fremantle
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1956
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Refer to entry for Hilton Central Area for Statement of Significance. The place has historic value as being one of a number of child health clinics established in the mid-1950s by local governments around Western Australia following the introduction of state government assistance for such works.
Community and Child Health Centre is included in the precinct listing for Hilton Central Area Precinct. See that entry for more detailed information on the development of Hilton. Community & Child Health Centre 34 Paget Street Community and Child Health Centre was constructed in 1955/56 as the Hilton Infant Health Centre by the City of Fremantle. Additions had been made to the centre by c. 1990 to accommodate an expanded community health service. A small single storey red brick and iron building with aluminium framed doors and windows.
Community and Child Health Centre is included in the precinct listing for Hilton Central Area Precinct. See that entry for more detailed information on the development of Hilton. Hilton Infant Health Centre was built in 1955/56 with financial assistance from the State Government. By c. 1900, high rates of maternal and infant death gave rise to considerable interest in mother and child health. A lack of trained midwives and poor maternal practices were blamed, and the Public Health Department established the Midwives Registration Board in an attempt to counter the trend. Visiting nurses were also paid by the Department to help ‘train’ mothers in infant health care. However, there was still no organized provision of child health services. In 1920, the Silver Chain Nursing Association established rooms in Kalgoorlie, and the Children’s Protection Society established a pilot infant health clinic in Perth at about the same time. It was soon recognised that a state-wide service
Medium degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability, some modifications). Meduim degree of authenticity with some loss of original fabric remaining. (These statements based on street survey only).
Overall condition assessed as fair to good. (assessed from streetscape survey only).
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| MI not adopted - Council resolved at its meeting on 23/08/2006 that consideration for inclusion on the MHI be deferred. |
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Individual Building or Group
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| Original Use | HEALTH | Other |
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| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
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| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
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