Back to search results

United Friendly Societies (UFS) Dispensary (Former)
35 Davies Street NEWPORT, Hobsons Bay City
Melbourne Road Commercial Precinct

All information on this page is maintained by Hobsons Bay City. Click below for their website and contact details.
Hobsons Bay City
United Friendly Societies (UFS) Dispensary (former), Hobsons Bay Heritage Study 2006
United Friendly Societies (UFS) Dispensary (former), Hobsons Bay Heritage Study 2006
United Friendly Societies (UFS) Dispensary (former), Hobsons Bay Heritage Study 2006
United Friendly Societies (UFS) Dispensary (former), Hobsons Bay Heritage Study 2006
On this page:

Statement of Significance

What is Significant?

The former United Friendly Societies Dispensary, designed by William Pitt and constructed in 1915, at 35 Davies Street, Newport.

How is it Significant?

The former United Friendly Societies Dispensary at 35 Davies Street, Newport is of local historic, social and aesthetic significance to the City of Hobsons Bay.

Why is it Significant?

Historically and socially, it is significant as the only known example of a Friendly Society Dispensary in Hobsons Bay and is therefore notable for its ability to illustrate the important role that these organisations played in the early development of the community. It also demonstrates the growth that occurred in the Newport area during the Edwardian and Interwar periods. (AHC criteria A4, B2 and G1)

Aesthetically, it is significant as a notable example of Edwardian architecture by prominent Melbourne architect, William Pitt, which expresses its former role through the original integral signage. (AHC criteria E1 and F1)

Show more
Show less

    • Physical Description 1

      United Friendly Societies (UFS) Dispensary (Former) - Physical Description 1

      The former UFS Dispensary is a two-storey, red brick Edwardian building, built along the street boundary, with a high parapet concealing its roof. Significant original elements include:

      - The central bay window with leadlight casements and fish scale patterned pressed metal with carved timber brackets, which is flanked by symmetrically placed narrow windows.

      - Scrolled parapet with 'UFS Dispensary' signage.

      - Roughcast rendering to the upper part of the facade beneath a moulded cement rendered cornice.

      The ground floor has been altered by addition of large windows and a timber post verandah

      Integrity

      United Friendly Societies (UFS) Dispensary (Former) - Integrity

      External Integrity and condition

      Integrity - Moderate. Condition - Good.

      Physical Description 2

      United Friendly Societies (UFS) Dispensary (Former) - Physical Description 2

      Context

      Situated at the eastern end of Davies Street, which is otherwise residential but in proximity to the Edwardian era shopping centre in Melbourne Road.

      Historical Australian Themes

      United Friendly Societies (UFS) Dispensary (Former) - Historical Australian Themes

      Building settlements, towns and cities; Development of community services and utilities.

      Physical Description 3

      United Friendly Societies (UFS) Dispensary (Former) - Physical Description 3

      Associations

      United Friendly Societies, William Pitt

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Heritage Study and Grading

      Hobsons Bay - Hobsons Bay Heritage Study

      Author: Hobsons Bay City Council
      Year: 2006
      Grading:

Public contributions

Note: Developments may span multiple time periods
Timeline browser

< to 1849
< - 1849
1850 to 1879
1850 - 1879
1880 to 1909
1880 - 1909
1910 to 1939
1910 - 1939
1940 to 1969
1940 - 1969
1970 to 1999
1970 - 1999
2000 to >
2000 - >