Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Barrack St Merredin
Location Details
Eastern end, South side
Construction Date
Constructed from 1991
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 | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The pole is a memorial to the original telegraph service and has historical and social significance.
Physical Description
The pole sits within a grassed area, a couple of metres from the southern kerb of Barrack Street, opposite the eastern end of the shops.
On the side of the pole there is a plaque with the following inscription:
Memorial Telegraph Services
Perth to Southern Cross opened 4.2.1892
Passed through Merredin old town site.
This pole was re-erected by Telecom Australia
for the Merredin Centenary 16/17.3.1991
See History of Telegraph Services
at Merredin Railway Museum
History
Themes: Transport and Communications - Telegraph
Integrity/Authenticity
The pole is as erected and has a high integrity.
Condition
Good
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Log |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Telecommunications |
Creation Date
24 May 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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