Local Government
Mt Marshall
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Hammond St Bencubbin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1926
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Feb 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
The first and only Police Station built in Mt Marshall Shire.
Physical Description
A weatherboard, iron roofed building constructed in 9126. The building consists of a front and back office and a one room lock-up, with toilet outside in the exercise yard. Next door was the residence of the Police Officer stationed in Mt Marshall.
History
Tenders were called by the Works and labour Department in August 1926 and it was completed by December 1926.
Police residence was used until about 1990 when a new house was bought. The old dwelling was rented out until it was sold in 1995.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| FH Broomehall; "Mt Marshall History". |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
01 Feb 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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