Local Government
Gingin
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Lot 500 Jones St Gingin
Location Details
Plan 66821
Other Name(s)
Gingin Railway Station and Quarters (fmr)
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 17 Oct 2017 | Shire of Gingin | |
| State Register | Registered | 02 Sep 2011 |
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 | 17 Oct 2017 | Category A |
Category A |
Shire of Gingin |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 03 Jul 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Statewide Railway Heritage Surve | Completed | 01 Aug 1994 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
Opened for passengers and goods 19 May 1891. The refreshment rooms, goods shed, crane and portion of the platform have already been demolished, but the main station building is still intact and marks one of the most significant events in the district's history.
Physical Description
This Excellent example of railway building is of brick and render. It has interesting iron trusses on the verandah and slightly bow windows set in square frames. The building is in good repair and is still used as a railway station.
Neat brick building, painted white with iron roof. Two wings separated by waiting shelter. Two chimneys, sash windows of two panes, panelled doors - two large (illegible). The station is situated opposite the Gingin hotel.
History
Assessment 1978
Built for the Midland Railway c. 1891
The first Civil Engineer of the Railway Company was Mr Frank Stafford
The Railway Construction Contractor was Edward Vivian Harvey Keane
One of the first railway stations built by the Midland Railway Company for its new line from Midland Junction. The line to Gingin was opened for traffic by Sir William Robinson in April 1891.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12051 | Gingin Railway Station and Quarters: Lot 500 Jones Street, Gingin | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2013 |
| 523 | Restoration of the iron roof of the Gingin railway station | Heritage Study {Other} | 1994 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Water, power, major t'port routes |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 Feb 2024Disclaimer
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