Local Government
Wyalkatchem
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Lot 79 Railway Tce Wyalkatchem
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Wheatbelt Press Building
Construction Date
Constructed from 1926
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 Dec 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The only media building from the 1920's still standing.
Physical Description
A weatherboard, brick and iron buildin which is in a poor condition although it could be restored at a considerable cost.
History
The site was originally owned by Bertie Johnston and bought by the "Wheatbelt Press" in 1926. The "North Eastern Wheatbelt Tribune" was first published on 16/8/1926 by ED Turley and AE Deacon. The paper wasn't published until 1958 and at that time was named "The Wheatbelt Tribune".
Integrity/Authenticity
Reasonable Degree, but further research needs to be done.
Condition
Poor - The building has suffered neglect and been vacant for a number of years.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
24 Aug 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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