Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Lot 1503 Todd St Merredin
Location Details
inc Waiting Rms, Parcels Office, Refreshment Rms, Signal Cabin, Water Tower, Platform and Waterfall On south side of railway line, between French Ave and Allenby St
Other Name(s)
Merredin Railway Station Museum
Old Railway Station
Construction Date
Constructed from 1893 to 1978
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 26 Feb 1999 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
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 | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
Shire of Merredin |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 08 Jul 2002 |
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| Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey | Completed | 11 Dec 1998 |
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| Statewide Railway Heritage Surve | Completed | 01 Mar 1994 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 30 Jun 1992 |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Condition
Very Good - The station buildings were constructed over about a 20 year period just after the turn of the century and have a very high integrity. Shire advises Water Fall demolished, unsure of date.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5134 | Conservation plan : Merredin Railway Station Group. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2001 |
| 11358 | Cast iron pillar boxes of Western Australia: An early history of the J & E Ledger foundry | Book | 2015 |
| 3811 | Merredin Railway Water Tower and Tank : heritage assessment. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Arts and Crafts |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Wall | METAL | Steel |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Cultural activities |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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