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Kulin Post Office

Author

Shire of Kulin

Place Number

01430
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Location

59 Johnston St Kulin

Location Details

Cnr Johnston & High Sts

Other Name(s)

Kulin Post Office & Quarters (fmr)

Local Government

Kulin

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1926

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 - To be assessed Current 29 Apr 2005

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 19 Mar 1997 Category 3

Category 3

Recognition of cultural heritage value; Provide recognition and protection through the processes of the Town Planning Scheme. Recommend that the place is retained and conserved if possible. Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates a significant development in
communications in Kulin, and a continuity of use.

Physical Description

Red brick construction with a hipped corrugated iron roof.

History

The first post office in Kulin was an unofficial post office in
1916, run by Francis. That operation continued until the official post office operated from this
building in 1926. In c1990 the incumbent Post master, Kevin Rogers, purchased the privatised Post
Office.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: intact
Authenticity: high degree

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
PWD Architect 1926 -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
"Kulin Chronicle".Vol 1 Issue 1. Kulin Chronicle 17/11/1979
WE Greble; "Bold Yeomanry Social changes in the Wheatbelt District- Kulin 1848-1970".". Shire of Kulin 1979
"Kulin in the making". Kulin Jubilee committee 1960

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use Transport\Communications Comms: Post or Telegraph Office
Original Use Transport\Communications Comms: Post or Telegraph Office

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Mail services

Creation Date

31 Jan 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

10 Jun 2021

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.