HERITAGE NOOSA
HERITAGE NOOSA
Waldor Units
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DescriptionThe Waldor Units, named after Walter and Dorothy Hayter, reflect the evolving character of Gympie Terrace and the Hayters’ contribution to the area’s growth.
On 22 August 1951, Walter Hayter lodged a building application for a new dwelling along Gympie Terrace. View the original application -
https://heritage.noosa.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/18392?keywords=hayter&type=all&highlights=WyJoYXl0ZXIiXQ%3D%3D&lsk=41d0bbc026cac8dd0446155a27bd49de#idx69482
Just over a year later, on 7 September 1952, Walter Hayter applied to convert the residence into flats.
https://heritage.noosa.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/18374?keywords=hayter&type=all&highlights=WyJoYXl0ZXIiXQ%3D%3D&lsk=41d0bbc026cac8dd0446155a27bd49de#idx69411
On 21 March 1953, the Noosa News featured an advertisement for the newly named 'WALDOR Flats,' highlighting their modern amenities: electric stove, fridge, hot and cold water, and riverfront location. Read the advertisement :
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/217248593?searchTerm=waldor%20units%20noosaville#
In 1958, an application was submitted for the installation of a septic system, marking continued investment in the property’s infrastructure.
View the septic application
https://heritage.noosa.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/18258?keywords=hayter&type=all&highlights=WyJoYXl0ZXIiXQ%3D%3D&lsk=41d0bbc026cac8dd0446155a27bd49de#idx68924
On 22 August 1951, Walter Hayter lodged a building application for a new dwelling along Gympie Terrace. View the original application -
https://heritage.noosa.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/18392?keywords=hayter&type=all&highlights=WyJoYXl0ZXIiXQ%3D%3D&lsk=41d0bbc026cac8dd0446155a27bd49de#idx69482
Just over a year later, on 7 September 1952, Walter Hayter applied to convert the residence into flats.
https://heritage.noosa.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/18374?keywords=hayter&type=all&highlights=WyJoYXl0ZXIiXQ%3D%3D&lsk=41d0bbc026cac8dd0446155a27bd49de#idx69411
On 21 March 1953, the Noosa News featured an advertisement for the newly named 'WALDOR Flats,' highlighting their modern amenities: electric stove, fridge, hot and cold water, and riverfront location. Read the advertisement :
https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/217248593?searchTerm=waldor%20units%20noosaville#
In 1958, an application was submitted for the installation of a septic system, marking continued investment in the property’s infrastructure.
View the septic application
https://heritage.noosa.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/18258?keywords=hayter&type=all&highlights=WyJoYXl0ZXIiXQ%3D%3D&lsk=41d0bbc026cac8dd0446155a27bd49de#idx68924
IDENTIFIERS
Subject (Keywords)Accommodation
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LocalityNoosavillePlaceGympie TerracePersonWalter HayterDorothy HayterFamilyHayter FamilyMenuDecade | 1950-1959Location | NoosavilleTopic | Tourism
Waldor Units. Heritage Noosa, accessed 16/01/2026, https://heritage.noosa.qld.gov.au/nodes/view/28538






