Local Government
Esperance
Region
Goldfields
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Location
84 Dempster St Esperance
Location Details
This entry P00825 includes only the RSL Building/School (fmr) and is part of P18402 Esperance RSL Building, Norfolk Island Pines and War Memorial. P18402 was created to incorporate the additional elements.
Other Name(s)
Esperance School
Original School, Road Board, Public Library
Construction Date
Constructed from 1896
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 27 Apr 2021 | Exceptional significance |
Exceptional significance |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 23 Jul 1996 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
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Heritage Council | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Recorded | 11 Jun 1973 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
This building is of significant heritage value due to its exellent condition with very little alteration. It is a very fine example of the architectural style for country towns. It is one of few municipal or government buildings relating to the architect/influence of George Temple Poole. It also shows the use of local building material. It has been listed by the National Trust
Physical Description
This small compact stone building is set in a landscaped area of pines. Built in the style of George Temple Poole buildings with decorative gables. it bas one main room and two small rooms. The four panel doors are of heavy timbers. panelled with timber used diagonally. The windows are high and are original. There is smooth painted decorative quoining on the corners and around the window frames, providing a contrast with dark stone walls.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: All. Some decorative wood strips missing.
Modifications: None outside, little inside- roof painted red.
Condition
Very Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| JD Francis | Architect | 1896 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road Board personnel | Espernnce Museum | 1904 | |
| "Letter tot he Secretary of Education". | Espernnce Museum | 1895 | |
| Photos I | 1995 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11358 | Cast iron pillar boxes of Western Australia: An early history of the J & E Ledger foundry | Book | 2015 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | RSL Hall |
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Library |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Arts and Crafts |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Granite |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
05 Sep 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
14 Jun 2021Disclaimer
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