Local Government
Bridgetown-Greenbushes
Region
South West
32 Stanifer St Greenbushes
Bridgetown-Greenbushes
South West
Constructed from 1906
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Jun 2001 | Category 2 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 29 Mar 2018 | Management Category B | |
Caltura is of aesthetic, historic and research value, being the home of such a significant early settler and for its rare construction materials and type . Aesthetic Value Caltura is recognised as being an architectural achievement for its construction type, which also makes it very interesting aesthetically. As such, Caltura has been a landmark of Greenbushes for over a hundred years. Historic Value Caltura is historically significant as the home of Robert and Emily Williams, significant early settlers of the Greenbushes district. Research Value Caltura is of research value for its unusual construction materials and type. Social Value Caltura has social value as the family home of four generations of the Williams family.
Caltura is a simple Federation Bungalow, with all external walls and some internal walls constructed of timber railway sleepers. The verandah on all sides is set under an extension of the main roof, supported by plain timber posts. The sash windows are timber framed. The interior of the building contains original features and early pioneer building materials. The rear eastern corner under the verandah was built in at some stage to add a wash house.
Caltura was built in 1906, using remnant railway sleepers from the construction of the Donnybrook to Bridgetown Railway as its walls. This use of resources was not only cost effective but also very insulating. The house was constructed by Mr. Robert Williams (c.1838-1915), who was one of the early pioneers of the Greenbushes tin fields and owner of the Gladstone Tin Mine, Dumpling Gully. Presently the house is still occupied by his great-grand-daughter Miss Shirley Williams. The building is largely in original condition including the unusual sheet tin chimney. It is the only remaining house of its type in Greenbushes.
High Caltura remains as a Williams family home. High The building is in largely original condition including unusual sheet tin chimney.
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miss Shirley Williams (Caltura) | Oral | ||
| (obituary of Mr H R Williams) pg 20 | Western Mail | 13/08/1915 | |
| Fran Taylor | Bridgetown The Early Years - Book Two | ||
| (trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper) |
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| No.G17 | MI Place No. |
| A16770 | Assess No (Shire Ref) |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | METAL | Tin |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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