Local Government
Cuballing
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Railway Reserve Popanyinning
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1913
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 | 30 Sep 1996 | 2 |
2 |
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Statement of Significance
The building has aesthetic value for its strong sculptural form and bold but balanced composition. The place is a landmark in the townscape of Popanyinning.
The building is representative of railway structures common to rural towns with its continuous platform roof supported by timber struts.
The Railway Station has historic value for its important associations with the development of the State's railway system and the vital role it played in the settlement and development of Popanyinning.
Physical Description
The simple building is rectangular in shape. The brickwork is laid in English bond and painted. The ma;n feature of the building is its prominent roof that extends to cover an encircling verandah. The verandah roof is supported by timber struts. The roof has vented gablets.
Fenestration is double-hung sashes. A mesh covered narrow ribbon window at the top of the walls runs the length of the building. A timber skirting sits underneath the ribbon window.
History
In the early years of railway development the railway station buildings were individual designs for each separate 'contract'. The contract being the construction contract for each new railway line. As a result there were a limited number of repeat designs and such new construction remained under the control of the Public Works Department until 1931.
The only standard station house design remaining that was associated with the construction of new railway lines, is that of the period 1908-13 when the agricultural lines of tKe' Central South were generally opened. Uhe, in her survey of railway heritage in Western Australia, classifies these as type 3' - small country standard. Generally they were of brick construction with a corrugated iron roof. Examples include Bowelling, Boyup Brook, Darkan, Dumbleyung, Wickepin and also Popanyinning.
Popanyinning Railway Station was completed in April 1913. It currently appears to be unoccupied.
Integrity/Authenticity
INTEGRITYL: High Degree
AUTHENTICITY: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| P Uhe; "Survey of Railway Heritage in Western Australia' Vol. 1". | prepared for The National Trust of Australia (WA), | 1994 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
18 Aug 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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