Local Government
Karratha
Region
Pilbara
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Location
Lot 785 Queen St Roebourne
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1887
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 May 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
The courthouse's significance is based on its aesthetic and historic value and its importance in the early development of the region. The precinct as a whole represents the social values of the era.
Physical Description
Sited in a prominent position, the court house is located within what is known as the Law and Order Precinct in Roebourne. The courthouse was co-located with the prison and associated facilities and forms part of a historic precinct which remains intact.
Constructed of granite, the building has gabled front wall, which features symmetrical ornamental designs and two high windows. On three sides it has a verandah under a separate roof, supported with iron verandah posts. The main roof and the verandah roof are corrugated iron.
Integrity/Authenticity
Nearly all - wood floors replaced by concrete still functional
Condition
Very Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Temple-Poole | Architect | - | - |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 40 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
Creation Date
18 Oct 2013Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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