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BSHS During The Construction Of The Gymnasium

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1983

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Bunbury High School > Aerial

Bunbury High School > Gymnasium

Overview

An aerial photograph of Bunbury Senior High School taken during the construction of a gymnasium complex that would replace the original gymnasium/hall built in 1923. Initial earthworks are visible adjacent to the tennis courts.

The original school gymnasium/hall is the large building at 45 degree angle to the main complex.

Historical information

The original gymnasium (aka school hall) was built in 1922 behind the main building. The building was 74 feet by 34 feet, built of timber, with a ceiling that was half cylindrical.

It was fitted with six shower baths and other conveniences.

Two shelter sheds 32 feet by 16 feet were constructed at a later date, along with a stage at the south eastern end.

In 1984 work began on a new Gymnasium, Industrial Arts Centre and paved sporting facilities. The Gymnasium opened in 1986.

The original gymnasium building was condemned in 1990 as unsafe due to a large white ant infestation and was subsequently demolished in 1993.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-229-6.51

Item type

Photographs

Material

Photographic Materials

Keywords

Place made

Bunbury, Western Australia, Australia

Year

Public location

Boardroom - Archive Box

Last modified

Monday, 31 August, 2026

Completeness

100

Copyright and Reference

Copyright and Reference

Rights category

Date of creation +70 years

Permissions

For authorisation to reproduce, publish or display, please contact the Bunbury Senior High School.

Attribution requirements

Acknowledgements to be made to 'Bunbury Senior High School 6.51'.

Rights holder

Bunbury Senior High School

Bunbury Senior High School

Bunbury Senior High School

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