Bangers House

Author

Town of Port Hedland

Place Number

05941

Location

12 Edgar St Port Hedland

Location Details

MI states "Former/other names Western Pearling & Trading Company (original)

Other Name(s)

Steve Byers Accountants, Bangers Camp

Local Government

Port Hedland

Region

Pilbara

Construction Date

Constructed from 1993, Constructed from 1918

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 23 Aug 2017

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 31 Dec 1996 Category 2

Statement of Significance

Bangers House (fmr) is significant for associations with WT Banger and the Western Pearl Trading Company and the pearling industry in the early 1900s, and as a representative example of typical north west bungalow housing of the period. Bangers House (fmr) contributes to the character and streetscape of Port Hedland town.

Physical Description

Single storey timber framed fibro cement clad bungalow raised on round concrete stumps with verandahs enclosed by dado walls and shutters. Hipped roof clad with pre-painted corrugated steel sheeting and 1993 central gable portico on the street front.

History

Built in the early 1900s by Charlie Bayman for William Theodore Banger, the place was originally located on the foreshore as accommodation for Banger’s Western Pearl Trading Company workers. It was the only reputable pearl fleet operator in Port Hedland at the time. Relocated to Egan Street in the 1930s, it remained dilapidated until refurbishment in 1993. Charlie Bayman built many early buildings in Port Hedland including the Post Office (1910-1912- now demolished)

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Authenticity: Low to moderate Changes to place Extensive refurbishment in 1993

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Town of Port Hedland MI 1996

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg
Present Use COMMERCIAL Office or Administration Bldg

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall TIMBER Other Timber

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

19 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

16 Feb 2021

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