Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
77 Forrest Av Bunbury
Location Details
Originally located at Rose Hotel
Other Name(s)
Letter Receiver VR 1897
Construction Date
Constructed from 1887
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
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 | 31 Jul 1996 | High level of protection - TPS |
High level of protection - TPS |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Jul 1996 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
DELETE ENTRY -combine with King Cottage Entry B049
Physical Description
Functionally designed, red cast-iron letter receiver embossed VR 1897.
History
The cast iron Victorian post box was constructed by J & E Ledger, Perth, in 1887.
It is one of four known letter receivers located around Bunbury for mail services. This one was located outside the Rose Hotel for many years, until it was relocated to King Cottage.
Similar mail boxes were located outside the Parade Hotel (1894) and Chadd & Whitty’s Red Mill Store (1866). The Australind & Districts Historical Society received one of Bunbury’s original post boxes as a donation from Australia Post. The fourth one is still in use and is located at the Picton Post Office.
Integrity/Authenticity
High degree of integrity (original intent clear, current use compatible, high long term sustainability).
High degree of authenticity with much original fabric remaining.
(These statements based on street survey only).
Condition
Condition assessed as good (assessed from streetscape survey only).
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
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Cast Iron |
| Roof | METAL | Cast Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Technology & technological change |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Government policy |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
09 Aug 2003Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
07 Nov 2017Disclaimer
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