Local Government
Kulin
Region
Wheatbelt
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
Jitarning
Location Details
south of town on the opposite side of the railway line
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 | 19 Mar 1997 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
|
Statement of Significance
The site represents the communication facilities in Jitarning from the
beginnings of the area's development.
History
The post office and phone exchange for Jitarning was
operated from the farm house by Mrs Curran. The phone exchange was an important communication
link and also a social interaction for the women who operated them.
When Mrs Curren died in the 1930s, the post office and phone exchange transferred to Lowe's
Store in Jitarning townsite.
Condition
Site
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE Greble; "A Bold Yeomanry Social Change in a Wheatbelt District Kulin 1848-1970". | Shire of Kulin | 1979 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Telephone Building |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Telecommunications |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
22 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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