Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
14 Johnson St Bruce Rock
Location Details
Cnr Parry St
Other Name(s)
Site of fmr police house
Construction Date
Constructed from 1955
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 | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The site and place represent significant associations with the presence of law and order in Bruce Rock and the development of those services and facilities.
Physical Description
Brick construction with a rendered finsh and a hipped tile roof.
P10690 Bruce Rock Police Station is a standard brick and tile police station in a style similar to the Late Twentieth Century Perth Regional Style. The place is on the Municipal Inventory and has the outward appearance of a small house. Some architectural components, such as door and window frames, appear to have been replaced with aluminium. Police records suggest the place was opened in 1971 but other indications are that it was constructed in 1955. This suggests there are two buildings, one the former police quarters or cour house (c.1955) adjacent to a c.1971 Police Station (P17374).
History
The site was first occupied by the Police House which was demolished when the existing Police Station was constructed. The police have had a presence in Bruce Rock since shortly after the advent of the hotel. The Police House provided accommodation for the Senior Police Officer. The establishment of a new Police Station and courthouse in the 1950's was foresighted and progressive, as most rural towns in the eastern wheatbelt established new complexes in the prosperous period of the late 1960's through the 1970's.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock, the story of a District". | Bruce Rock Roads Board | 1959 | |
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock, A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Late 20th-Century Perth Regional |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
Creation Date
25 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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