Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
78 Murray St Perth
Location Details
Cnr Pier St
Other Name(s)
Telecom Museum (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1907
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 31 May 1996 |
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 | ||||
| Survey of 20th Ctry Architecture | Completed | 01 Mar 1988 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 Dec 1975 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Perth Draft Inventory 99-01 | YES | 31 Dec 1999 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 26 Jun 2001 | R |
R |
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Statement of Significance
Townscape - a significant corner piece which clearly marks change of character in Murray Street. Architectural - a highly sophisticated design utilising the full potential of brickwork in a style unique for Perth.
Physical Description
Large 4 storey pointed brick building with horizontal bands of render. Levels differentiated by different window details. facade broken by cured bays with cupolas. Prominent classical cornice and large arch over main entry.
History
Government Printing Office was built as a government office building in 1894,
comprising a two storey building facing Pier Street and a two storey building
on the corner of Murray and Pier Streets. The Printer was responsible for the printing of Parliamentary papers, The Government Gazette, most of the official stationery of the various Government departments, and the publication of the scientific and
professional papers prepared by the Government Geologist and other officers. Government Printing Office is no longer used as a printing office. The
Government Printing Services moved to new premises in the late 1960s. Government Printing Office was sold to Telecom. In the 1980s, the building was used as a telecommunication museum and offices by Telecom but, subsequently, the museum was closed and the contents dispersed to regional centres. Government Printing Office is now used for offices on the ground floor.
Integrity/Authenticity
High degree of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity as it is largely as originally constructed with detail intact.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| W B Hardwich | Architect | - | - |
| R P & W H Vincent | Architect | - | - |
| George Temple Poole | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6280 | Valuing our heritage : a series of case studies depicting the value and importance of heritage conservation in Western Australia. | Report | 2003 |
| 4712 | Government Printing Office (former) : 78 Murray Street, Perth : photographic record. | Report | 2000 |
| 4401 | Former Government Printing Office Perth Western Australia Appendices | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2000 |
| 4400 | Former Government Printing Office Perth Western Australia Conservation Plan | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2000 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
Creation Date
26 Apr 1994Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
22 Oct 2021Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.