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Carnamah Police Station (fmr)

Author

Shire of Carnamah

Place Number

06134
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Location

Cnr MacPherson & King Sts Carnamah

Location Details

Local Government

Carnamah

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 28 Nov 1996 Category 4

Category 4

Significant but not essential to an understanding of the history of the district; photographically record the place prior to any redevelopment.

Statement of Significance

The former Police Station has some local historic significance only for its association with the maintenance of law and order in the district.

Physical Description

This small timber framed building is clad with asbestos sheeting and weatherboards to the lower walls. The building has a tiled hipped roof with an entry porch to the front (north). The external walls are painted cream and blue. There is a CGI extension to the rear (south) and a window awning to the west elevation. Windows are timber framed and double hung. There is a brick chimney to the southwest corner.

History

This building was the second Police Station in Carnamah. (Local Knowledge)

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium

Condition

Fair

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Police Station or Quarters

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Law & order

Creation Date

21 Apr 1997

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.