Local Government
Meekatharra
Region
Midwest
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Location
Oliver St Meekatharra
Location Details
Next to railway group (station and goods shed)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1910
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 21 Sep 2013 | Category B |
Category B |
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Statement of Significance
The Stationmaster’s House is significant for its association with the Railway in Meekatharra and demonstrates a way of life for the Stationmaster and family. It is also one of only a few of the type, style and period remaining in Western Australia.
Physical Description
Single storey timber framed dwelling with a verandah wrapping the front and one side and part of the rear, under a break pitch off the main gable roof. Front fence obscures views but front verandah seems to be enclosed.
History
The railway from Geraldton, through Mullewa and the Murchison goldfield reached Cue in 1898 and was extended to Nannine in 1903 and Meekatharra in 1910. In 1929, the extension of the line to Wiluna was begun, and completed in 1932. It is likely the Stationmaster house was provided soon after the railway reached Meekatharra.
Integrity/Authenticity
INTEGRITY High degree
AUTHENTICITY High degree
Condition
Fair
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 27 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
30 May 2014Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
24 May 2021Disclaimer
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.