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Police Quarters

Author

Shire of Kojonup

Place Number

01392
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Location

Albany Hwy Kojonup

Location Details

Local Government

Kojonup

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1907

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 16 Sep 2020

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Completed\Draft 04 Oct 2015 Considerable

Considerable

Very important to the heritage of the locality. High degree of integrity /authenticity.

Statement of Significance

The Police Station House has architectural and historical significance. The dwelling was built to house the officer-in-charge of the Police Station when the police services relocated from the Barracks. The house has survived some of Kojonup's worst floods over the years and is still used as a police residence.

The Police Quarters has a strong sense of place, in conjunction with the adjacent Police Station and Courthouse, having been the site of the police presence in Kojonup since the early 1900s.

Physical Description

This rectangular shaped, Federation Bungalow style house is situated on Albany Highway next to the Police Station and Courthouse which have been built on the site of the old police station. Built on a brick foundation, it has very thick walls which appear to be rendered brick but are more likely to be rammed earth/stone. The windows are small with timber frames. The steeply pitched gable roof extends to cover a front verandah, with timber flooring and posts, which has been partly enclosed with shade cloth. There is a timber extension to the rear and two large cypress trees grow in the front garden.

History

Built in 1907 to house the Police officer in charge, and still used as police accommodation.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity - high
Authenticity - high

Condition

Fair

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Police Station or Quarters
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Police Station or Quarters

Creation Date

31 Jan 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.