List of State Register of Heritage Places in the Shire of Carnarvon facts for kids

The State Register of Heritage Places is like a special list of important buildings and sites in Western Australia. It's looked after by the Heritage Council of Western Australia. As of 2024, there are 111 places in the Shire of Carnarvon that are recognized for their history. Out of these, 13 are so important that they are on the State Register of Heritage Places. This means they are protected and valued for future generations.

What are Heritage Places in Carnarvon?

The Shire of Carnarvon has many interesting historical sites. These places tell us about the past and how people lived. Here are the 13 places in Carnarvon that are officially listed on the State Register of Heritage Places as of 2024:

St George's Anglican Church

This church is located at 10 Francis Street in Carnarvon. It was built in 1907 and became a heritage site on October 15, 1999. It's also known as St George’s Church of England. This building shows us the early religious life in the area.

St Mary's Star of the Sea Church

You can find this church at 21 Johnston Street in Carnarvon. It was built in 1910 and was added to the heritage list on February 17, 2006. People sometimes call it the Church of St Mary Star of the Sea Group or Church of St Mary’s.

Babbage Island Lighthouse

This lighthouse is on Annear Place, Babbage Island, in Carnarvon. It was built in 1897 and became a heritage site on March 24, 2000. It's also known as the Carnarvon Lighthouse and Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage Museum. Lighthouses are important for guiding ships.

Site of the Gascoyne River Bridge

This site is in Carnarvon. The original bridge was built in 1931 and was listed as a heritage site on August 15, 2003. It was also called the 10 Mile Bridge or MRWA 838 North West Coastal Highway. Sadly, the bridge was taken down in 2002, but its site is still important.

ANZ Bank Building

Located at 16 Robinson Street in Carnarvon, this building was constructed in 1905. It joined the heritage list on March 24, 2000. It used to be known as the Union Bank of Australia Ltd Building. Old bank buildings often have interesting architecture.

One Mile Jetty

The One Mile Jetty is on Babbage Island in Carnarvon. It was built in 1904. This very long jetty is also known as the Carnarvon Jetty, Mile Long Jetty, or Stock Jetty. It's a part of a larger heritage area called the One Mile Jetty and Tramway Precinct.

Homeswest Building

This building is at 30 Robinson Street in Carnarvon. It was built in 1929 and became a heritage site on January 7, 2000. It has also been called the Bank of New South Wales (NSW) and the Main Roads Office.

Overseas Telecommunications Satellite Earth Station

This important station is on Mahony Avenue, Brown Range, in Brown Range. It was built in 1964 and was listed as a heritage site on May 4, 2001. It's often called the OTC Earth Station, OTC Telecommunications Station, or simply "The Dish." This station played a big role in connecting Australia to the world through satellites.

One Mile Jetty and Tramway

This heritage area is in Carnarvon. The tramway was built in 1898 and the whole precinct was listed on February 7, 1997. It includes the famous One Mile Jetty and the old tramway that used to run along it.

Babbage Island Causeway Bridge

This bridge is on Babbage Island Road in Carnarvon. It is a heritage site. Bridges are important for connecting places and helping people travel.

Gascoyne Research Station

You can find this station at the corner of South River Road and Research Road in Carnarvon. It was built in 1940 and became a heritage site on April 20, 2007. It's also known as the Carnarvon Research Station. Research stations help us learn more about farming and the environment.

Babbage Island Lighthouse (Precinct)

This is another listing for the Babbage Island Lighthouse, focusing on its larger area or "precinct." It's located at Annear Place, Babbage Island, in Carnarvon. This listing is part of the main Babbage Island Lighthouse heritage site.

Tramway Bridge and Tramway

This site is off Olivia Terrace in Carnarvon. It includes a tramway bridge and part of the old tramway. It's also known as the Babbage Island Causeway Bridge and Town Bridge. This area is also part of the One Mile Jetty and Tramway Precinct.

Former Heritage Places

Sometimes, places are removed from the State Register of Heritage Places. This usually happens if they are no longer considered to meet the heritage criteria.

Carnarvon Pioneer Cemetery

This cemetery was located on Richardson Street in South Carnarvon. It was established in 1880 and was listed as a heritage site on September 2, 1998. However, it was removed from the list on July 1, 2021. It was also known as Carnarvon Cemetery and South Carnarvon Cemetery.

Images for kids

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  St George's Anglican Church

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  St Mary's Star of the Sea Church

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  Babbage Island Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage

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  The old Gascoyne River Bridge

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  The historic ANZ Bank Building

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  The long One Mile Jetty

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  The Homeswest Building

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  The "Dish" at the OTC Satellite Earth Station

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  Part of the Carnarvon Tramway

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  The Babbage Island Causeway Bridge

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  Babbage Island Lighthouse

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  The Tramway Bridge

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  Carnarvon Pioneer Cemetery