Local Government
East Pilbara
Region
Pilbara
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Location
26 Station St Marble Bar
Location Details
Address also includes: 31 Station St & Lot 500 Station St, Marble Bar.
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 01 Oct 2002 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 11 Jun 1973 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Aug 1999 |
|
Shire of East Pilbara | |
Statement of Significance
These buildings, which are very much the heart of the town and district, are most distinguished architecturally and very solidly constructed, Their age, appearance and history necessitate their classification.
Physical Description
A very handsome, unified and harmonious collection of Government offices, roofed in Corrugated iron, the group is constructed of local stone which blends in with the countryside beautifully and is decorated with stucco window dressings and quoins, painted white.
History
Contract let for Marble Bar public buildings on 24.10.1894 for £7,949.11.2 to be completed 24.8.1895. Buildings included: Post & Telegraph office and quarters, Mining Registrar nd Warden’s Court, Police Station and Sergeant’s quarters.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1272 | Conservation Management Plan: Government Buildings Marble Bar Western Australia | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1996 |
| 9739 | Marble Bar Police Station: cell block heritage archival report | Archival Record | 2011 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Other Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Arts and Crafts |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
27 Mar 2023Disclaimer
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