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HERITAGE INVENTORY 2016 THE TAMARIND TREE PLACE No. 18 Level of significance: Grade C Encourage retention; Archival record; Interpretation. Place name THE TAMARIND TREE Address Acton Street behind the site of the Port Hedland Primary School Suburb/Town/Region PORT HEDLAND Reserve 25539 Lot 406 Plan/Diagram C.T. Vol Fol STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE The Tamarind Tree is of significance for the associations with early Asian pearling workers, Afghan cameleers, the Chinese community, and as an ongoing reminder of Port Hedland’s multicultural history. GRADING C: A place/site of some cultural heritage significance to Town of Port Hedland. Recommend: Encourage retention; Archival record; Interpretation. CONSTRUCTION DATE c.1900 Uses Tamarind tree (Tamarindus Indica) Other names Tree of knowledge DESCRIPTION Approximately 20 metres in height, the foliage of the tree has a shady canopy. An early well is reported to be in close proximity. CONDITION Seems not in a healthy condition Integrity Low degree Authenticity High degree HISTORICAL NOTES It is thought that the tree, native to South East Asia, was planted by an indentured Malay or Indonesian worker off the pearling luggers. Pearlers camped at the site, and Afghan camel teams occupied the site for stopovers and water supply. During the 1930s an elderly Chinese man (nicknamed ‘Oujiji’) had a dwelling under the tree, and had nearby vegetable garden, before Port Hedland Primary School was developed in the early 1960s and closed in 1998, relocating to Cooke Point. LISTINGS State Heritage Office inHerit database Number 5957 State Heritage Office: Register of Heritage Places National Trust classified Town of Port Hedland: Heritage Inventory 2007 Number 1 Town of Port Hedland Reference Number SUPPORTING INFORMATION/BIBLIOGRAPHY Town of Port Hedland: Heritage Inventory 1996, review 2007 2 HERITAGE INVENTORY 2016 FREEMASONS’ MASONIC LODGE PLACE No. 19 Level of significance: Grade C Encourage retention; Archival record; Interpretation. Place name FREEMASONS MASONIC LODGE Address Acton Street Suburb/Town/Region PORT HEDLAND Reserve Lot 1628 Plan/Diagram C.T. Vol Fol STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Masonic Lodges throughout Western Australia are an important philanthropic fellowship. This Lodge represents social and cultural significance to the Masonic order and the Port Hedland and regional members. GRADING C: A place/site of some cultural heritage significance to Town of Port Hedland. Recommend: Encourage retention; Archival record; Interpretation. CONSTRUCTION DATE c.1970s Uses Original: Masonic Lodge Current: Masonic Lodge Other: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Walls Painted concrete block Roof Low pitched gable Other A separate steel framed patio structure is located on the west side. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: 1970s contemporary DESCRIPTION Single story masonry building with gable to street front. There is a break pitch addition along the west side and a decorative concrete block shadow wall forming an entry on the front. CONDITION: Good INTEGRITY: High degree AUTHENTICITY: Moderate/high degree HISTORICAL NOTES Lodge No 174. Established between 1968-1974. LISTINGS State Heritage Office inHerit database Number 23641 State Heritage Office: Register of Heritage Places National Trust classified Town of Port Hedland: Heritage Inventory 2007 Town of Port Hedland Reference Number SUPPORTING INFORMATION/BIBLIOGRAPHY HERITAGE INVENTORY 2016 PORT HEDLAND POLICE STATION PLACE No. 20 Level of significance: Grade C Encourage retention; Archival record; Interpretation. Place name PORT HEDLAND POLICE STATION Address Anderson Street (cnr Wedge) Suburb/Town/Region PORT HEDLAND Reserve Lot Plan/Diagram C.T. Vol Fol STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Port Hedland Poiice Station represents the development of the police presence in the Port Hedland region, and the way of life for the serving officers since the 1970s. GRADING C: A place/site of some cultural heritage significance to Town of Port Hedland. Recommend: Encourage retention; Archival record; Interpretation. CONSTRUCTION DATE c.1970s Uses Original: Police station and residence Current: Other: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Walls Concrete block Roof Low pitched corrugated sheeting Other Concrete columns support the first floor offices with the undercroft under at street level. Decorative concrete blocks form a decorative wall on the front. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Functional DESCRIPTION The double storey masonry building has a low pitched gable pavilion roof parallel with the long street frontage. The street level is undercroft, and the first floor the office accommodation. A separate single storey residence is located on the west side, facing Wedge Street. CONDITION: Good INTEGRITY: High degree AUTHENTICITY: High degree HISTORICAL NOTES LISTINGS State Heritage Office inHerit database Number 17361 State Heritage Office: Register of Heritage Places National Trust classified Town of Port Hedland: Heritage Inventory 2007 Number - Town of Port Hedland Reference Number SUPPORTING INFORMATION/BIBLIOGRAPHY 2 HERITAGE INVENTORY 2016 SCULPTURE PARK PLACE No. 21 Level of significance: Grade C Encourage retention; Archival record; Interpretation. Place name SCULPTURE PARK Address Wedge Street, southeast corner of Anderson Street Suburb/Town/Region PORT HEDLAND Reserve Lot 315 Plan/Diagram C.T. Vol Fol STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Sculpture Park is significant as a commemorative tribute to1946 pastoral strike, a pivotal event for Aboriginal rights. It is a green oasis landmark adjacent to commercial centre of Port Hedland. GRADING C: A place/site of some cultural heritage significance to Town of Port Hedland. Recommend: Encourage retention; Archival record; Interpretation. CONSTRUCTION DATE Uses Original: Current: Other: CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: DESCRIPTION The park is a level grassed area with various shady plantings. A central gazebo is located in the park, with steel sculptural elements along the Wedge Street perimeter. A vertical plinth and plaque inform of the 1946 pastoral strike and the associated metal scultural figures. CONDITION: Good INTEGRITY: High degree AUTHENTICITY: High degree HISTORICAL NOTES The sculptures interpret and commemorate the 1946 pastoral strike. The pastoral strike was industrial action by the Aboriginal pastoral workers for respect and appropriate pay and conditions. 800 Aboriginal workers abandoned the pastoral stations and travelled to Port Hedland. The strike is widely recognised as a pivotal event for Aboriginal rights in an era of inferior treatment. LISTINGS State Heritage Office inHerit database Number 18442 State Heritage Office: Register of Heritage Places National Trust classified Town of Port Hedland: Heritage Inventory 2007 Number 38 Town of Port Hedland Reference Number SUPPORTING INFORMATION/BIBLIOGRAPHY Town of Port Hedland Municipal Inventory of Heritage Places review 2007. L. Gray 2 HERITAGE INVENTORY 2016 CHARLIE SOUEY’S STORE (fmr) PLACE No. 22 Level of significance: Grade C Encourage retention; Archival record; Interpretation. Place name CHARLIE SOUEY’S STORE (fmr) Address 10 Anderson Street Suburb/Town/Region PORT HEDLAND Reserve Lot 72 Plan/Diagram C.T. Vol Fol STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Charlie Souey’s Store (fmr) is significant as a representation of typical 1930s structure in the town, and for the associations with Charlie Souey and various businesses since the 1930s. It contributes to the character and streetscape of Port Hedland town. GRADING C: A place/site of some cultural heritage significance to Town of Port Hedland. Recommend: Encourage retention; Archival record; Interpretation. CONSTRUCTION DATE c.1935 Uses Original: Store and residence Current: Residence Other: Liquor store, diner, wine saloon CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS: Walls Vertical corrugated Colorbond sheeting Roof Hipped roof clad with Colorbond corrugated sheeting Other Perimeter verandas fully enclosed under break pitch roof. ARCHITECTURAL STYLE: Interwar bungalow-northwest vernacular DESCRIPTION Setback from street with low perimeter fence and plantings. Single storey timber framed asbestos and corrugated iron clad bungalow raised on stumps with verandahs enclosed by dado walls and shutters. Hipped roof clad with corrugated iron. CONDITION: Good INTEGRITY: Moderate degree AUTHENTICITY: Low degree HISTORICAL NOTES Charlie Souey, a prominent community member and local businessman during the 1930s and 1940s, ran a general store and lived on the premises. In the late 1940s and into the 1950s, liquor sales and a meals diner were operated at the place. During the manganese boom time, Cliff and Trixie Edwards ran a wine saloon. Many local businesses have operated from the premises over the years. LISTINGS State Heritage Office inHerit database Number 5943 State Heritage Office: Register of Heritage Places National Trust classified Town of Port Hedland: Heritage Inventory 2007 Number 5 Town of Port Hedland Reference Number SUPPORTING INFORMATION/BIBLIOGRAPHY Town of Port Hedland Municipal Inventory of Heritage Places 1996, review 2007. L. Gray 2 HERITAGE INVENTORY 2016 LIONS PARK PLACE No.23 Level of significance: Grade C Encourage retention; Archival record; Interpretation. Place name LIONS PARK Address Anderson Street, cnr Darlot Street Suburb/Town/Region PORT HEDLAND Reserve Lot 313 Plan/Diagram C.T. Vol Fol STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANCE Lions Park is significant as the first demonstration of co-operation between Mining associated companies and the Port Hedland community. A vertical monumental rock is a landmark. GRADING C: A place/site of some cultural heritage significance