Local Government
Coolgardie
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Cnr Hunt & Shaw Sts Coolgardie
Location Details
N of Bayley St
Construction Date
Constructed from 1897
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 23 Mar 2010 |
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 27 Oct 1976 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Jul 1995 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
Statement of Significance
The school is of great historical significance and cultural importance, being the first permanent government school in the town and still in use. It is also of architectural significance as an example of the architecture of George Temple Poole and his adaption of school building design for the hot climate.
Physical Description
The school has roucg finished, random coursed stone walls with brick quoins, a corrugated iron roof and a surrounding verandah for weather protection. The building is rectangular and has seven rooms. The verandah construction has been modified and the roof is also a replacement. Windows are double hung casements with stucco lintols and sills.
History
This building was the first permanent school structure in the Eastern Goldfields. George Temple Poole, one of the colony's most influential architects, designed the school when he was Superintendent of the Public Works Department and Colonial Architect from 1891-1896.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| G T Poole | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb, M&A "The Centennial History of Kalgoorlie-Boulder" | 1993 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Queen Anne |
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| PEOPLE | Aboriginal people |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Resource exploitation & depletion |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
06 May 2021Disclaimer
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