Railway House, Cuballing

Author

Shire of Cuballing

Place Number

07224

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Location

Lot 300 Ridley St Cuballing

Location Details

Local Government

Cuballing

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1905

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	30 Sep 1996	5	5 Places is not essential to an understanding of the history of the Shire of Cuballing: should be photographically recorded prior to any redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The building is a representative example of a simple weatherboard clad cottage built at the turn-of-the-century.

The Railway House, as the only remaining component of the railway station precinct, has historic value for its important associations with the development of the State's railway system and the vital role it played in the settlement and development of Cuballing.

Physical Description

The railway station and platform are no longer extant.

The building has twin gabled roofs spanning the length of the building. The residence addresses the railway line. The front elevation (west) of the building is symmetrical about a central doorway with a doubie-hung sash window either side. A timber verandah stretches across the front elevation. The main roor extends to cover the verandah and is supported on square timber posts.

The side elevations feature small metal awnings protecting wail vents. The south elevation has an external brick chimney breast and metal chimney.

The interior is unembeliished and has linings in timber boards. The kitchen has been upgraded, now lined with plasterboard, and the toilet added. The original outdoor WC is no longer extant. The interior now comprises two bedrooms, laundry, kitchen and bathroom.

Lean-to roofs cover a rear addition and additions to both north and south elevations. The construction of the additions match the original building.

History

The railway house was built to accommodate the station master.' The place was occupied by a railway worker about 47 years ago soon after the last station master was relocated to Perth.

The Railway House is featured on a progress plan for the Cuballing Railway Station, prepared in 1905.

Integrity/Authenticity

INTEGRITY: High Degree

AUTHENTICITY: Moderate Degree

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	WAG Railway, 'Progress Plan - Cuballing [Public Records Office, AN 262/12, ACC1642, Plan No. 254 (1904-49) CCE 76659].
	Conversation with Mr R. Maralee,		23 April 1996.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Vernacular

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron
Wall	TIMBER	Weatherboard

Historic Themes

General	Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

28 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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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.