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ISSUE 29 SEPTEMBER 2009 heritage matters OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE HERITAGE COUNCIL OF WESTERN AUSTRALIA Heritage champions honoured A dynamic Mid West heritage advocate was amongst the major winners in the 2009 Heritage Council Awards. Minister for Heritage John Castrilli said the Awards celebrate the contributions of many worthy nominees from the community, private, local and State government sectors. “The 2009 Heritage Council Awards demonstrate widespread community dedication to heritage conservation, interpretation and adaptation,” Minister Castrilli said. Awards were presented in four categories: 1. Contribution to heritage in Western Australia by an individual Left to right: Rottnest Island Authority Cultural Heritage Manager Harriet Wyatt, 2. Contribution to heritage in Western Australia Rottnest Island Authority Chair Laurie O'Meara, City of Perth Councillor Chris Hardy, by an organisation individual award winner Loretta Wright, Heritage Minister John Castrilli, Heritage Council Chair Marion Fulker, Match Managing Director Lloyd Clark, Judy Gauntlett, 3. Conservation and/or interpretation of a place City of Canning Community Services Executive Paul Merlo and architect Alan Kelsall. listed in the State Register of Heritage Places 4. Excellence in adaptive reuse The category one winner was Northampton’s Loretta Wright. “Loretta is dedicated to the management and conservation of the historic Oakabella Homestead, which is now a community hub,” Minister Castrilli said. “Loretta is also an active participant of a range of community groups including Midwest Heritage and the Northampton Historical Society.” Under category two, the Rottnest Island Authority was highly commended for it’s dedication to conserving the island’s significant heritage assets and the winner was the City of Perth. “The 2009 Heritage Council Awards continued page 3 demonstrated widespread community dedication to heritage conservation, interpretation and adaptation.” Chairperson’s report It gives me great pleasure to welcome Graeme From individuals and volunteer groups to local governments, Gammie as the new Executive Director of State government organisations and private enterprises, the the Office of the Heritage Council of Western breadth of nominees was impressive. Australia. With so many worthy nominees, choosing winners was no With Graeme’s appointment, the Office of the easy feat. So I would like to thank my fellow judges, Councillors Heritage Council will have at its helm a person with both Martine White and Phillip Griffiths, and independent judge Sue leadership and heritage expertise. Graeme has the skills to Graham-Taylor, for their time spent carefully considering the deliver on an ambitious strategic plan and forge stronger applications. relationships with owners, local government authorities and The Heritage Council Awards function was a great opportunity State government agencies – a key aspect of the Council’s to congratulate winners and engage with many of WA’s key vision. heritage stakeholders. Congratulations to all involved and I This is also an opportune time to welcome the newest member encourage those of you in the heritage community to nominate of the Heritage Council, David Heaver. David is an experienced for next year’s Awards. architect based in Albany, and his regional perspective will be Since the last issue of Heritage Matters, the Office of the an added strength to the Council. Heritage Council of WA has officially changed host agency You can read more about Graeme and David in their to the Department of Local Government. We look forward to biographies on page three. fostering a positive working relationship with the Department and the move coincides with the formation of our new Local This issue of Heritage Matters is a celebration of our State’s Government Services unit. heritage champions, with features on the Heritage Council Awards, the Australian Institute of Architects Awards and the In other news, the State government is finalising the Fremantle Heritage Awards. development of a State Heritage Policy to guide the recognition, promotion and protection of cultural heritage. The purpose of Browsing through the nominees for this year’s Heritage Council the policy is to encourage partnerships between government Awards was a pleasing reminder of the wide range of people agencies, industry, private owners and the community, and will and organisations committed to heritage conservation in WA. form the foundation of a future State Heritage Strategy. Contents Heritage Matters is the official newsletter of the Heritage Council of Western Australia. Heritage Council of Western Australia 108 Adelaide Terrace EAST PERTH WA 6004 4 7 8 14 19 22 PO Box 6201 EAST PERTH WA 6892 4 Dance Hall days relived 16 Scrawl provides peek into icon’s past Tel: (08) 9221 4177 4 Resurrected hall enjoys new life 17 Mullewa celebrates new Freecall: 1800 644 177 6 Workshops wonder wins Hawes Heritage Trail Fax: (08) 9221 4151 heritage accolade 18 Harvey dirt proves pitch perfect Email: [email protected] 7 Fremantle Heritage Awards 18 Can You Help? Memories of www.heritage.wa.gov.au Zinnecker’s House 9 Expert warns of threat to Executive Director, Heritage Council of WA State’s heritage 19 A York sesquicentenary Graeme Gammie 10 Expert reveals value of 20 Churches praised for heritage role heritage projects 21 Shire a shining light for regional Heritage Matters Suzanne Barton, Gay McNamara, 12 Art in the city heritage Peta O’Sullivan and Merryn McLean. 12 Once upon a time 22 Celebrating our newly-registered Email: [email protected] 13 The secrets of heritage places Design Dessein Howard Street 24 Wi-Fi technology enlivens © Heritage Council of Western Australia 2009. Heritage 14 Igniting a passion Perth heritage Council of Western Australia owns all photography in this 15 Elizabeth Hof document unless otherwise stated. 2 September 2009 New Appointments Graeme Gammie David Heaver Executive Director Councillor Office of the Heritage Council of WA Heritage Council of WA Graeme Gammie, a senior public David Heaver is an Albany-based servant with experience in heritage architect with significant expertise in conservation and adaptation, came to conservation works, adaptive reuse, the Office of the Heritage Council from heritage assessments and planning. the Department of Housing, where he David has broad experience working was General Manager of Corporate on large and complex sites with private Development Services. individuals, local authorities and State and Before this, Graeme was Executive Manager of Fremantle Commonwealth government bodies. He also won the award Prison, where he created a new vision for the development and for contribution to heritage in WA by an individual at the 2006 sustainability of this significant State heritage site. Heritage Council Awards. Graeme’s other areas of expertise include finance, human In Albany, David is member of various committees for cultural resources, change management, strategic planning, planning and development, urban planning and community governance, policy legislation, capital works and business housing. He is also the Director of Howard and Heaver development. He has a strong reputation within government as Architects. an outstanding performer with experience in setting clear policy David has prepared many conservation plans for heritage sites directions and improving efficiency and effectiveness. in Albany and the Great Southern region including Old Farm Graeme said he welcomed leading the Office of the Heritage Strawberry Hill, Vancouver Arts Centre and Albany Town Hall. Council forward in line with its strategic plan and vision. His experience in conservation works is also widespread, including projects at The Rocks, Camp Quaranup and the “Through my work with Fremantle Prison and as an owner of Amity Precinct. a locally-listed heritage property, I am aware of the challenges and opportunities of heritage at a professional and personal “I am looking forward to participating in the broader debate level,” Graeme said. about our cultural heritage and in particular to providing a regional perspective,” David said. “Heritage conservation and compatible development is an essential part of our community, particularly during these tough “I also look forward to promoting awareness and knowledge economic times.” of our built environment and its importance to our sense of place.” continued from page 1 “The City of Perth has dedicated heritage staff, a broad range Category four was newly introduced this year in honour of late of conservation incentives and clear processes for heritage Heritage Council Chairman Gerry Gauntlett and his dedication to management and planning,” Minister Castrilli said. adaptive reuse and compatible development. Under category three, the Rottnest Island Hotel (former “The inaugural Gerry Gauntlett Award for excellence in adaptive Governor’s Residence) took out the major award. reuse was presented to development company Match,” Minister Castrilli said. “The faithful stabilisation and conservation of the Rottnest Island Hotel has undone 60 years of neglect and at times insensitive “Match has found creative solutions to revitalise a range of adaptation,” Minister Castrilli said. problematic, disused sites including the adaptation of the Inglewood clock tower building, Perth’s W.D. and H.O. Wills “The project has reinstated the building as an imposing, iconic building and Fremantle’s Dalgety Wool Stores.” structure, which is appropriate for the setting.” The presentation of