LOCATION

Certificate of Title: 2455/194

DESCRIPTION

Originally a rectangular plan building incorporating post office and attached residence. The building is constructed of random limestone with red brick quoins and string course. The hip roof is clad with corrugated iron. A later render finish simple Deco style entrance porch has been added.

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE VALUE

This post office represents the development and expansion of communication facilities in the Port Broughton area in the late 19th century.

RELEVANT CRITERIA

(a) it displays historical, economic or social themes that are of importance to the local area.

(c) it has played an important part in the lives of local residents.

HISTORY

A post office was operating at Port Broughton as early as August 1873 when F R Fuller was the Postmaster. In 1874 Thomas Watts took the position, remaining until 1877. It was not until the late 1880s that Port Broughton was connected by telegraph to Adelaide and other centres. The connection of the telegraph had been a long awaited event by the local community, who had begun to petition Parliament for telegraphic communication to Port Broughton in 1874. At this time it was suggested that the line would come to Port Broughton through Alford and Kadina. Further delays were followed by the announcement from the Government in August 1886 that it would be possible to erect a line from Port Broughton to Redhill, a task which was not completed until February 1888.

The arrival of the telegraph necessitated the construction of a larger Post Office, requested in 1889.Tenders were called in 1890 and the building was completed in that year. The first public telephone was installed in Port Broughton in 1910 and an exchange opened in 1911 .

References

Edwards, G. & Bird, J. W. 1971, The Port Broughton Story 1871-1971, p. 36

Ragless, M. E. 1992, Triumph to Golden Grain, pp. 111-113

Port Broughton Hotel

LOCATION

Certificate of Title: 4258/937

DESCRIPTION

The two store section is constructed of limestone with masonry quoins, tiled hipped roof with cantilevered stucco and battened gable details. The substantial verandah boasts cast iron balustrading and brackets with an ornate frieze detail to the ground floor. The cantilevered stucco battened detail of the main roof is carried through to the gablet details of the verandah upper storey. The earlier single storey hotel structure is evident to the rear although now somewhat compromised in its integrity.

Foundation stone reads: 'Erected by W U Wall. This stone was laid by Mrs W U Wall, April 14th 1910.

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE VALUE

One of the earliest hotels in Port Broughton, this building is important for its association with William Uriah Hall and its role as a social focus for the town. The building is an imposing landmark on the comer of the main street and sea front at Port Broughton, its scale emphasised by the surrounding verandah ironwork.

RELEVANT CRITERIA

(a) it displays historical, economic or social themes that are of importance to the local area. (c) it has played an important part in the lives of local residents.

4. (d) it displays aesthetic merit, design characteristics or construction techniques of significance to the

   local area.

5. (e) it is associated with a notable local personality or event.

6. (f) it is a notable landmark in the area.

HISTORY

The first part of this hotel was built in 1888 and comprised the present single storey section of the building facing Bay Street. This was built by Mr Edward Wall of Wallaroo, whose son, William Uriah Wall, added the two storey part of the hotel in 1910. The ironwork for the balcony was imported from England. A Addicoat was the licensee of the hotel at this time, serving from 1910 to 1912.

William Wall was born on 12 May 1861 , the first son of white parents to be born in Wallaroo . By the time he was 19 he moved to Port Pirie and later returned to Port Broughton and established a farm. He operated a large butchering establishment in Wallaroo in March 1906, a business which remained in the Wall family until the 1970s. In 1908 he built the Coffee Palace in Wildman Street, Wallaroo, and held much property around the Port Broughton area, including the hotel, serving as its licensee from May 1916 until June 1921. William Wall died in 1944.

The hotel was known as the Broughton Hotel from 1875 until 1922, from 1923 to 1936 as the Port Broughton Hotel and again as the Broughton Hotel from 1939 until the mid-1980s.

References

Edwards, G. & Bird, J. W. 1971, The Port Broughton Story 1871-1971, pp. 20, 24
Hoad, J. L. 1986, Hotels and Publicans in South Australia 1836-1984, Australian Hotels Association (SA Branch)

Wiltshire, R. n.d. Copper to Gold: A History of Wallaroo 1860-1923, Corporation of Wallaroo, p. 34

Yorke Peninsula 150 Schools' Heritage Project, 1985, p.. 6

Port Broughton Jetty

LOCATION

Certificate of Title: -

DESCRIPTION

Typical coastal jetty of the period constructed of timber pylons with timber support structure and plan decking: Remnants of the railway track remain.

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE VALUE

This jetty reflects the development of coastal ports on the Yorke Peninsula which provided the focus for the shipping and wheat exporting industry during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

RELEVANT CRITERIA

(a) it displays historical, economic or social themes that are of importance to the local area.(f) it is a notable landmark in the area.

HISTORY

This jetty is the second to be constructed at Port Broughton. The first, built in 1873-4 for £1 ,200, was located to the south of the existing structure and measured 1260 feet in length. By 1876 the jetty had fallen into disrepair.

In 1877 dredging of the channel was commenced which increased the water depth to five feet. After completion of dredging the present jetty was erected which formed the terminus for the recently completed railway line from Mundoora. Built to cater for the increasing wheat export trade, the new Port Broughton jetty had cost £3,715 and was 1,245 feet long in order to reach the deeper waters of the channel. The channel was dredged several times in the early 20th century to reach a depth of ten feet. A rail track had been installed on the jetty to facilitate the loading and unloading of ships and a rope railing was added to the jetty in 1920 for the safety of pedestrians.

References

Edwards, G. & Bird, J . W. 1971, The Port Broughton Story 1871-1971, pp. 7-9

Yorke Peninsula J150 Schools' Heritage Project, 1985, p. 4

Port Broughton Uniting Church and Hall (former Methodist Church)

LOCATION

Certificate of Title: 1396/57

DESCRIPTION

The church is designed in ecclesiastical Gothic style with limestone rubble walls and rendered quoins to windows and doors. Timber bargeboards display trefoil motif with toothed pendentular. The porch has batten and stucco detail to gable end which has been replicated on the adjacent hall. The hall is constructed of cast concrete 'ashlar' blocks with smooth faced ashlar to quoins. Windows to both buildings are lancet headed. Cantilevered stucco and batten gable detail is also evident to the hall. Roof cladding to both buildings is corrugated iron.

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE VALUE

Churches provide a physical statement of the expansion of religious denominations in the early days of settlement and indicate the importance placed on religious worship by the local community.

RELEVANT CRITERIA

(c) it has played an important part in the lives of local residents.

HISTORY

The establishment of a Methodist Church at Port Broughton was debated at a meeting held on 5 June1885. Reverend A W Wellington, from Kadina, and Reverend Jarret, from Redhill, had discussed this sometime previously and were possibly responsible for holding early services in the town. The meeting resolved to constructed a stone chapel in Port Broughton. Built by W H Gray, the chapel was opened on 25 December 1885, the first Minister being Reverend Gray. A group of trustees was set up to manage the church, including G Pattingale, J Doe, W Gray, C Pulford, H Dolling, J Excell, C Brown, A Waters and Cunningham.

On 11 January 1922 R D Googridge laid the foundation stone of the Soldiers Memorial Hall and the building was opened on 24 May of the same year. Donations from Mr W A Young, the Ladies Guild and others enabled the addition of a porch to the church, which was completed in 1934. The interior of the church was altered in 1936 and renovated in 1956. Centenary celebrations of the church were held in February 1986 to coincide with the State's Jubilee 150 celebrations.

References

Edwards, G. & Bird, J. W. 1971, The Port Broughton Story 1871-1971, p. 34

Port Broughton Uniting Church, 1985, Port Broughton Uniting (Methodist) Church, 1885-1985, Port Broughton Uniting Church

Yorke Peninsula J150 Schools' Heritage Project, 1985, p. 8

Port Broughton School

LOCATION

Certificate of Title: 5430/792

DESCRIPTION

The school building is a rectangular building with lean to addition. Walls are constructed of limestone rubble with red brick banding. Windows are multi-paned timber framed with window hoods to the northern facade. Circular roof vents are provided to the end gable walls. The gable roof is clad with corrugated iron.

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE VALUE

The first public school in Port Broughton, representing the establishment and development of educational facilities in the district.

RELEVANT CRITERIA

(c) it has played an important part in the lives of local residents.

HISTORY

Organised education began in Port Broughton in 1879 in a provisional school run by Elizabeth Dennis.Peel's wheat store and a timber shed were used as the classrooms. Max Thiele was responsible for the establishment of a public school in 1889, when a school block (53) was granted.

In 1892 a purpose built school building was erected in the town and comprised three rooms and a verandah. The 'Port Broughton School Board of Advice' was also convened at this time with the aim of encouraging attendances. Enrolments had reached 150 by the tum of the century. The school was reclassified as a Higher Primary School in 1929 and as an Area School in 1960. Additional classrooms and facilities have been added to the site over this time.

The school relocated to a new site in 1984 and the remaining original school building is now used as a museum by the Port Broughton Historical Committee.

References

Edwards, G. & Bird, J. W. 1971, The Port Broughton Story 1871-1971, p. 28

Yorke Peninsula J150 Schools' Heritage Project, 1985, p. 9-10

former Port Broughton Police Station

LOCATION

Certificate of Title: 21/0602/0028

DESCRIPTION

The police station appears to have been built in two stages. The earlier stage with hipped roof and double hung windows, is constructed of limestone walls with red brick quoins. A verandah (partially enclosed) extends across the front. A later addition has been added with louvred roof vent and Classically styled entrance. To the rear of the site a pair of stone and brick cell blocks are evident.

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE VALUE

This police station represents the development of law and order in the district.

RELEVANT CRITERIA

(a) it displays historical, economic or social themes that are of importance to the local area.(c) it has played an important part in the lives of local residents.

HISTORY

Before a police office was opened in Port Broughton in 1876, policing of the district was undertaken from the nearest police station at Clare. In 1887 Foot Constable James Murphy was posted in Port Broughton and from 1888-90 Mounted Constable T Kerin was responsible for policing the town. The original office was converted to a residence in 1888 and a police station was officially opened and manned by Mounted Constable Kerin.

A new police station was built in 1928 (although it is stated in another source that the police station was used as a courthouse from 1922 until 1984 when court hearings were moved to Port Pirie or Kadina). Thirty one policemen have served Port Broughton since 1887.

References

Edwards, G. & Bird, J. W. 1971 , The Port Broughton Story 1871-1971, p. 36

Ragless, M. E. 1992, Triumph to Golden Grain, pp. 107-109

Port Broughton Historical Museum (former District Council Office)

LOCATION

DESCRIPTION

Single roof, random limestone construction with rendered quoins. A single brick chimney is evident and the roof is clad with corrugated iron. Windows are multi-paned timber framed. X-shaped tie rod connection plates are evident.

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE VALUE

Although small in size, this building is significant for its representation of the development of local government in the northern Yorke Peninsula area and the Port Broughton District in particular, serving as council offices for sixty years.

RELEVANT CRITERIA
(a) it displays historical, economic or social themes that are of importance to the local area.

(e) it is associated with a notable local personality or event.

HISTORY

The District Council of Port Broughton was proclaimed in 1888 and originally included the Hundreds of Koolunga, Redhill, Broughton, Broughton Extension (Keilli), Wokuma and Mundoora. The formation of the District Council was the result of monthly meetings held by a Progress Committee. On 3 August1887 Mr T Barker raised the subject of the Local Government Bill and it was resolved that a public meeting be held to form a District Council for the area. The first Chairman of the Council was Mr Rowland.

In 1892 the Council area was spilt. The Hundreds of Mundoora and Wokuma were removed from the Port Broughton District Council and became the District Council of Mundoora, the boundary between the two running along the foothills of the Barunga Range. The Mundoora Council area was returned to the District Council of Port Broughton in May 1917. A section of the Hundred of Tickera, north of Boundary Road was added to the District Council of Port Broughton in 1933.

This building was erected as the first Council office for the District Council of Port Broughton in 1895.The council had been operating from rented premises. The single room council building was constructed of local stone by J Le Gallic, who was granted a further week on his 12 week contract to insulate the ceiling with 6 inches of seaweed. On 26 December 1895 the first Council meeting was held in the new building. The small building served the council until 1955 when a new building was completed, facing Bay Street. This later building has since been replaced with the present council offices which were completed in 1982.

The original council building was used as a library until 1981 and has since served as the Port Broughton Council Historical Museum.

References

Edwards, G. & Bird, J. W. 1971, The Port Broughton Story 1871-1971, p. 33

Ragless, M. E. 1992, Triumph to Golden Grain, pp. 58-59, 63

former Port Broughton District Hospital

LOCATION

Address: 5 James Street, cnr Harvey Street, Port Broughton SA 5522

Land Description: Lot 538, Township of Port Broughton, Hundred of Mundoora

Certificate of Title: 4219n94

St Philip's Anglican Church

Address: East Terrace, Port Broughton SA 5522

DESCRIPTION

Church building, approximately 10 by 8.5 metres, comprising porch, nave, sanctuary and vestry. Built of local limestone with red brick quoining, it has fine timbered ceilings and three stained glass windows in the sanctuary. The gable roof is clad with corrugated iron.

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE VALUE
St Philip's Anglican Church was designed by the church architect William K Mallyon and has been a

significant part of community life for over 11 d years.

RELEVANT CRITERIA

1. (a) it displays historical, economic or social themes that are of importance to the local area.

2. (b) it represents customs or ways of life that are characteristic of the local area.

3. (c) it has played an important part in the lives of local residents.

4. (d) it displays aesthetic merit, design characteristics or construction techniques of significance to the local area.

5. (e) it is associated with a notable local personality or event.

6. (f) it is a notable landmark in the area.

HISTORY
The Anglican community at Port Broughton held services in a railway shed prior to building a church. St

Philip's was built in 1886 at a cost of £400 to a design by William K Mallyon.

William Kingsworth Mallyon (1850-1933) was a bank manager who gave his architectural skills voluntarily to the greater glory of God. He designed 33 churches, mainly in the rural areas of South Australia .

The foundation stone was laid by 8 year old Miss K. White whose family gave the land for the church.The contractor was Mr W H Gray. The church, which seats 150 persons, was opened on 11 August 1886by Venerable Archdeacon George Dove. It was consecrated by Bishop G W Kennion on 1 November 1889.

St Philip's was transferred by the Trustees to the Anglican Synod in 1888. In 1909 the church became part of the Kadina Parish.

The church has three memorial windows. These were installed in the sanctuary above the altar in 1927.The central window, 'I am the good shepherd', commemorates Mr Henry Marmaduke Peel who endowed the church and donated the church bell; the left window, 'St Philip', was given by the Whittaker family in memory of their son Hubert who was killed in World War I; and, the right window, 'StJames', was given by the congregation in memory of those who served in the Great War 1914-1918. The windows were dedicated in 1928 by Revd A S Webb. Other church furniture of interest includes the organ and the font.

Since 1967 St Philip's Anglican Church has been part of the Diocese of Willochra .

References

Edwards, G. & Bird, J. W. 1971 , The Port Broughton Story 1871-1971, p. 35

Fenton, M. E. 1971 , W K Mal/yon 1850-1933 Church Builder, p. 60

Yorke Peninsula J150 School's Heritage Project, 1985, p. 8

St Margaret's Catholic Church

Address: 22 Mackay Street, Port Broughton SA 5522

DESCRIPTION

Constructed in the vernacular Romanesque style typical of Yorke Peninsula, the walls are of random limestone with rendered quoins. Window and door openings are simple proportioned with arched heads. The low pitched gable roof is clad with corrugated iron. A single transept constructed in similar style is also evident.

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE VALUE

The first Catholic Church in Port Broughton and named in honour of a local resident, this church represents the importance placed on the provision of religious venues in the area and the diversity of denominations which were active in the district.

RELEVANT CRITERIA

(c) it has played an important part in the lives of local residents.(e) it is associated with a notable local personality or event.

HISTORY

It was mainly due to the efforts of Mrs Margaret Klingengberg that this church was erected. From 1892 she had been collecting funds for the construction of a Catholic Church in Port Broughton. She had appealed to Father James Ryan of Snowtown to build a church in Port Broughton, indicating that she had collected £200 towards this cause. Father Ryan agreed that it was enough to begin a small church and obtained approval from the Archbishop before arranging plans and calling for tenders. Mr J Mahony drew up the plans and specifications for the church and supervised the building works free of charge.

The Vicar-General, the Very Rev. Dr F Byrne, laid the foundation stone of the church on 8 June 1902. The cost of the building was to be £400 of which £290 had been raised by Mrs Klingengberg and the church was named St Margaret's in recognition of her contribution. The church was to measure 40 feet x 20 feet with a chancel and was considered of sufficient size (capable of seating about 150) to accommodate the congregation, which at that time consisted of three families. The newly completed church was blessed and opened by the Very Reverend Father Elias Magennis (Carmelite Order) on 14 September 1902 and mass was celebrated by Father Ryan of Snowtown.

Priests who have served at St Margaret's have included Fathers J Fahey, E McEIIigot, W Sparks, P Smith, D Barry, J Barry, W Kelly, E Griffiths, W Connors, B Jordan and Carmody.

References
Burns, M. L. 1982, St Canice's Southern Centenary: The Catholic Church at Snowtown, SA 1882-1982, p.48-49

Edward, G. & Bird, J. W. 1971, The Port Broughton Story 1871-1971, p 35

Yorke Peninsula J150 Schools' Heritage Project, 1985, p. 8

LOCATION

Certificate of Title: 1090/125

DESCRIPTION

Constructed of limestone rubble with red brick quoins and circular arched headed windows. The louvred vent hip roof is clad in corrugated iron. There is a gable porch to the front.

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE VALUE
Societies such as the Masons were popular in the latter half of the 19th century and many Lodges built halls, such as this at Port Broughton, to provide suitable meeting places.

RELEVANT CRITERIA

(a) it displays historical, economic or social themes that are of importance to the local area.

HISTORY

Information on this building is scarce, but Lands Titles Office Records indicate that the property (Lot 20 in the township of Port Broughton) was purchased from D Gray, a licensed victualler, by W U Wall in January 1905. The property was transferred to Wall and Thomas E Pattingale on 22 February 1918, and it is possible that they were trustees for the local Masonic Lodge. It is likely that the building was erected during this period.

In March 1925 the property was transferred to T E Pattingale, F W Schultz and J H Fletcher, and to D C Dolling and E V Harris in November 1976. Ownership of the property was transferred to the Port Broughton Lodge No. 82 Inc in October 1977.

Recommendation: Local Heritage Place BW:068

References

LOCATION

Certificate of Title: -

DESCRIPTION

Constructed of granite and marble the monument is raised on a series of plinths with a statue of a soldier anonfle.

STATEMENT OF HERITAGE VALUE

The impact of the two World Wars on local communities is reflected in the numerous memorials which grace prominent locations in towns throughout South Australia. This memorial, located at the end of the main street of Port Broughton, is typical of this ethos.

RELEVANT CRITERIA

5. (e) it is associated with a notable local personality or event.

6. (f) it is a notable landmark in the area.

HISTORY

Located in a prominent position at the end of Bay Street near the jetty, this memorial was erected in 1920 to honour those from the area who had served in World War I (1914-1918), on the site where Captain Dale apparently stood while naming Port Broughton. The memorial is constructed of granite and is topped with a lifesize figure of a soldier carved in Angaston marble. At the end of World War II (1939- 1945) a plaque was added to the memorial. The war memorial has served as the focus for Anzac Day ceremonies in Port Broughton.