Local Government
Sandstone
Region
Midwest
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Location
Cnr Oroya & Griffith St Sandstone
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1965
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 | 25 Jun 1997 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The former Gaol has high historic significance for its association with law and order in Sandstone. It has rarity value given that there are no other evident examples of this building type in the Murchison Region. The building also has high streetscape value as it is located on a prominent corner of the town.
Physical Description
The former Gaol, comprising of three small components - an office, an open yard and cell, is an iron clad building. The office has a sloping skillion roof with an adjoining yard which is enclosed by framed and corrugated iron clad walls. The door to the yard has a slit window. There is a separate timber framed corrugated iron clad shed to the rear.
History
The original Police Station and Lock-up was built in 1908. By 1965 the building was in a very poor state of repair and was demolished. A new Lock-up was built in its place.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE Gaynor; "The History of Sandstone". |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Gaol |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
Creation Date
28 Mar 2012Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.