Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cnr Barrack & Bates Sts Merredin
Location Details
REGISTERED AS PART OF 4035
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 | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Physical Description
A single storey building with a vertical emphasis, derived from arched door and window openings, chimney and central vent/weathercock. The original main entry through two corner arch-ways has been blocked off and relocated to the western end of the building on Barrack Street. There have been additions under skillion roofs on the north and west sides.
History
There is a Bicentennial Plaque mounted on the corner pillar, with the following inscription:
"This classical style Post Office was opened for business on May 26th, 1913. The red brick used can be seen surrounding this plaque.
Mr Albert Iver Drake was appointed Postmaster, working seven days a week
from 7.30 am to 8.30pm with letters being delivered every day of the week."
Integrity/Authenticity
The building is much altered and has low integrity, although the outline of the original can still be clearly observed.
Modifications: Front entrance and door at corner blocked off; much altered
inside; external additions.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Merredin Peak Heritage Trail" booklet | WA Heritage Committee | 1988 |
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 |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
Creation Date
31 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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