Local Government
Carnamah
Region
Midwest
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Location
Cnr MacPherson & Caron Sts Carnamah
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Carnamah Shire Offices (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1963
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 | 28 Nov 1996 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The Carnamah Shire Hall has some local social and historic significance for its association with local government in the district. Further the building has fulfilled an important social role in the community since 1963 as the venue for sporting activities and social occasions and events.
Physical Description
The Carnamah Shire Hall is a large rectangular building of light brick construction with a shallow pitched gable roof. An addition of smaller scale but similar design is located on the south-east corner of the building. The Hall, which features decorative concrete blocks to the west facade, is located
on a prominent corner of the main street in the town.
History
In 1961 the Carnamah Roads Board, which was established in 1923, became a Shire Council. In 1963 the new Shire Offices and Hall were opened. The Council operated from this building until 1980 when the present offices were opened. (Westward to the Sea, pi02 & 108) Local sources indicate that the hall was built by C.J. Dallimore, who also worked on part of the present school building. (Bridie Evans, Carnamah Notes, November, 1995)
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.R. Heydon "Westwood to the Sea" | Carnamah Historical Society | 1988 | |
| Bridie Evans "Carnamah Notes" | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
| HEALTH | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
21 Apr 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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