Augusta Historical Museum

Author

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

Place Number

04930

Location

101 Blackwood Av Augusta

Location Details

Cnr Green St

Local Government

Augusta/Margaret River

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1979

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

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Statement of Significance

The Augusta Historical Museum is the first museum to be erected in Augusta and was made possible by the efforts of the local shire and community. Its opening coincided with the 150th Anniversary celebrations in Augusta.

History

The Augusta Museum was erected with the support of the Shire of Augusta/Margaret River, the Tourist Bureau, Augusta Historical Society members and townspeople. The Leeuwin Lions Club also offered both financial and voluntary support for the completion of the building and preparation of grounds. The museum was completed in late 1979 and officially opened I January 1980 by the then former Governor of Australia, Sir Paul Hasluck.

Condition

Very Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Busselton Margaret River Times 1/2/1979
Busselton Margaret River Times 10/1/1980
Busselton Margaret River Times 20/9/1979
A Lawrence, Augusta;"Nomination Form"

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use EDUCATIONAL Museum
Present Use EDUCATIONAL Museum

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall TIMBER Other Timber
Roof ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, corrugated
Wall BRICK Other Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Cultural activities

Creation Date

01 Nov 1996

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Approved

Last Update

21 May 2019

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