Broome Cable House, Heritage building in Broome, Australia.
The Broome Cable House consists of a two-story structure with iron components, concrete pillars, and wide verandahs extending around its perimeter.
The Eastern Extension Australasia and China Telegraph Company constructed this communication facility in 1889 following interruptions to undersea cables between Java and Darwin.
The building transformed from a cable station into a courthouse in 1921, serving as a center for judicial proceedings and community gatherings.
Located near Cable Beach, the structure maintains its original architectural elements with a hipped corrugated iron roof and monitor vents for climate control.
The grounds surrounding the building contain the remnants of early vegetable gardens and a kitchen floor slab from the original cable station period.
Location: Broome
Location: Shire of Broome
GPS coordinates: -17.95695,122.24033
Latest update: March 13, 2025 10:47
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