Bindi Bindi Shop/Post Office

Author

Shire of Moora

Place Number

11043

Enlarge Map

Show Property Street View

There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.

Location

Bindi Bindi

Location Details

Local Government

Moora

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	19 Nov 1997	Category 3	Category 3 Inclusion in the Shire's Town Planning Scheme No. 4 means a local recognition and measure of protection of the heritage value of a place. Full implications of inclusion into the Town Planning Scheme No. 4 are outlined in appendix 1. Should a development application be received for a place, an assessment of the appropriateness of development would be made. Professional advice and consultation would be available, from the Heritage Council of WA, through the Wheatbelt Heritage Adviser, the Shire or specialised consultants, to inform property owners of development options should it be appropriate.

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates a way of life associated with communication and postal facilities and a central place in the community. It is integral within the townscape and main street of Bindi Bindi.

Physical Description

The shop is basically a timber framed skillion shed clad with horizontal sheets of corrugated iron on all sides except the front facade. The front facade is clad with flat sheets of fibro cement with battens over the joins. The south side of the front has a fascia and cantilivered canopy over the return verandah. The adjoining residence on the south side is set back from the shop front (boundary). It is timebr framed with a corrugated iron roof and the front verandah fully enclosed with louvres and flat sheets of fibro cement, with a central door.

History

The Bindi Bindi telephone exchange was operated by Kathleen & Doreen Brian during the 1920's, from a tin shed "store" at the rear of their house at lot 3. Alf Borham owned the exchange building which also operated as a Wesfarmers Co-op Store and the Post Office. In the 1950's (1930's), the shop was built for Mr & Mrs Salmon and the Post Office and Phone Exchange relocated to the shop building.

Constructed in 1950's (1930's).

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: Medium Degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Margaret Ellis compiled "Unpublished Research Notes"		1996
	M Laurie;"Tracks Through the Midlands, A History of the Moora District."	Shire of Moora	1995

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	COMMERCIAL	Shop\Retail Store {single}
Original Use	COMMERCIAL	Shop\Retail Store {single}
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Comms: Telephone Building
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Comms: Post or Telegraph Office

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	METAL	Corrugated Iron
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Telecommunications
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Mail services

Creation Date

13 Mar 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.