Station Master's House

Statement of Significance

The Station master's House has strong local significance historically and socially because of its
association with and contribution to the railway group of buildings [See Sites 77, 79, 80, 134 & 135].

Physical Description

Timber framed weatherboard Station Master's house located behind the Northampton Railway Station/siding (Site
No.77). Probably fairly typical for its time. The extent of verandahs may have increased with time, particularly the
hipped verandah on the SW corner. There is a louvred vent through W/B gabled end to ventilate the roof space
adjacent to a free standing brick chimney on the south elevation. Entry door is 4 panel timber and windows are 6
pane double hung to the front elevation. At the time of writing the initial M.I. Report, the verandahs were
unsympathetically enclosed with vertical shadow line asbestos sheeting and glass louvres. These are being
removed and the outside being repainted by the current owners who also advise that the interior of the original
sections of the house feature pressed tin to all walls and ceilings. There is some original door furniture, and one of
two original fireplaces still functions but has been remodelled.

History

The Geraldton- Northampton line was opened for traffic in 1879. Originally terminating at the Gwalla Station(Site
No. 134), the line was extended to Ajana in 1912. At this time the railway was relocated to the more central Mary
Street location. The station Master's house was built directly behind the new railway station and used as such until
1957 when the Geraldton- Northampton line was closed as part of W.A.G.R.'s review of unprofitable lines.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High
Modifications: Verandah enclosures

Condition

Good

Uses

Creation Date

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