Local Government
Bridgetown-Greenbushes
Region
South West
Blackwood Rd Greenbushes
Located on the south side of Blackwood Road
Bridgetown-Greenbushes
South West
Constructed from 1900, Constructed from 1927, Constructed from 1907
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 25 May 2007 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Statewide Hotel Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Jun 2001 | Category 1 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 29 Mar 2018 | Management Category B | |
The building is of local historical significance for its contribution to the development of the town of Greenbushes as well as for its social and aesthetic values. Aesthetic Value The Shamrock Hotel is of aesthetic value for its architecture and its landmark value in the centre of Greenbushes. Historic Value The Shamrock Hotel is of high historic value as an early place of social gathering. Research Value NA Social Value As a notable social institution within the Greenbushes community for over a century, the Shamrock Hotel is of high social and cultural value.
The two-storey brick and iron structure has a double gable to the main façade, a two-storey front verandah, and a green-painted corrugated iron roof with two corbelled chimneys. The main façade is highlighted by contrasting face-brick and stuccoed bands that frame the timber sash windows and doors on both storeys. The Hotel consists of a front bar and formal dining room, a rear lounge, kitchen and second storey accommodation.
The Hotel was constructed around 1900 and first managed by Mr FW Welford and so named. By 1910 the License was held by Mr T Cosgrove, and although named the Shamrock at this time, the hotel, or at least a portion of it, was known as Cosgroves "Tattersall's". This may indicate a betting and gambling business was run by Cosgrove at the Hotel. The local (Horse) Race Club meetings were regularly held at Mr Cosgroves (licensee) ‘Tattersalls’ from as early as 1905. In December 1906, the Shamrock Hotels licence was renewed “conditionally upon a wooden portion of the hotel, which was previously condemned by the police, being replaced by brick” A 1907 photo shows the original northern gable (half) portion of the hotel as being established, with a very large pile of bricks on the road verge, and construction going on to build the southern (half) portion of the building, a replica of the existing with a complementing façade. Presumably this replaced the condemned wooden portion of the Hotel. A recent family history search in the West Australian suggests a Mr Frederick Heywood owned the Hotel in 1942.The Hotel continues today as a local place of gathering. Local darts and pool teams are based at the Shamrock Hotel, hosting competitions with neighbouring towns.
High Medium to High
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Times | 14/09/1905 | ||
| The Nelson Advocate | 8/04/1927 | ||
| Contemporary newspaper reports (trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper) | |||
| State Library eResources | http://purl.slwa.wa.gov.au/slwa_b3469141_1 | ||
| Bunbury Herald pg.3 | 18/08/1910 | ||
| West Australian | 21/12/1906 |
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| A488220 | Assess No (Shire Ref) |
| No.G10 | MI Place No. |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Style |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
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