Local Government
Cue
Region
Midwest
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Location
79 Austin St Cue
Location Details
Possibly also known as 2 Chesson Street, Cue
Other Name(s)
fmr ablution block for Cue Caravan Park
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 17 Feb 2015 | Shire of Cue | |
| State Register | Registered | 12 Dec 1997 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | 28 Nov 1996 | 1 |
1 |
Shire of Cue |
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 02 Mar 1982 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 14 Dec 1983 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The gaol is of significance because its construction is local weathered granite and ist still remaining iron gate and cell doors are all reminders of the grimmer side of life in earlier times. The building dating from 1897 is of scarcity value as there are a small number of early gaols surviving in the state, all of which are significant.
Physical Description
Single story stone structure with a central open yard surrounded by cells. The cells are fitted with a heavy wrought iron grill gates and timber doors.
History
Assessment 1973
Gaol constructed 1897
Builder James Dawson
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5877 | Shire Offices, Railway Station, Old Gaol and Public Buildings, Cue : conservation works (final report). | Conservation works report | 2002 |
| 4812 | Cue : Gentlemen's Club, Municipal Chambers, Old Cue Gaol, Railway Station, Rotunda, Pensioners' Cottages and Appendices. Vols 1 & 2 : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2000 |
| 5178 | Final Report : Old Cue Gaol : Cue, Western Australia / by Considine and Griffiths Architects Pty Ltd. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2001 |
| 5601 | Images CD No. 1 | C D Rom | 2002 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Gaol |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
27 Jun 2022Disclaimer
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