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Police Quarters (fmr)

Author

Shire of Harvey

Place Number

26385
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Location

112 Clifton Road Brunswick

Location Details

This portion of Clifton Road enters Brunswick from the west and is predominantly residential

Local Government

Harvey

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1953 to 1954, Constructed from 1967 to 1968

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 28 Dec 2012 Category 3

Category 3

Some/Moderate Significance DESCRIPTION • Contributes to the heritage of the locality. • Has some altered or modified elements, not necessarily detracting from the overall significance of the place. • Does not fulfil the criteria for entry in the TPS Heritage List. DESIRED OUTCOME • Conservation of the place is highly desirable. • Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place, and original fabric should be retained wherever feasible.

Statement of Significance

• The place has historic value for its association with the provision of policing services to the town and district of Brunswick Junction.

Physical Description

Brick and tile single storey residence. The house is of asymmetrical plan form with a large projecting bay and the main entrance in the 'L' shape of the building under a small canopy. Timber framed windows which are a combination of casements and fixed panes. The casements are divided into four panes by horizontal glazing bars.

History

Land was acquired by the Commissioner for Police for a future police station and quarters in Brunswick Junction in 1948. Although there was ongoing pressure from local groups to build a police station in Brunswick Junction it was not until 1954 that the station and quarters were complete. For some of the intervening period an officer was stationed at the Memorial Hall and accommodated in rented premises.

The Public Works Department supplied drawings of the standard station and quarters type 'B' in brick and tile. The tender for construction was awarded to Perth contractor Bertie Gaunt for £7,500. In 1967/68, a new dining room was added to the quarters and later a carport was built to the rear of the lot. The quarters continued to provide accommodation for police officers until the closure of the station in 2003.

Integrity/Authenticity

High/ Medium

Condition

Good

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Police Station or Quarters

Architectural Styles

Style
Post-War Perth Regional

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof TILE Terracotta Tile
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Law & order

Creation Date

01 May 2020

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

02 May 2020

Disclaimer

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