Local Government
Chittering
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Great Northern Hwy Bindoon
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Densley's
Construction Date
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 | 19 Aug 1999 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The place is significant as the first purpose built centre of postal
communication in Bindoon from 1946 to 1969.
Physical Description
Timber framed and clad with asbestos and a corrugated iron roof.
History
The house and post office was purpose built by Mrs ME (Nell, also known as Ellie) Phillips to operate the phone exchange and post office. Prior to this building, Mrs Phillips operated the phone exchange from Claremont Cottage. Mrs Phillips was the daughter of T.J. Clune. After Mrs Phillips died in 1949, Gus Clune and Kathleen took over the phone exchange , until 1969, when the automatic exchange was installed in Bindoon, and the post office was moved to George Rickson's Bindoon General Store.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact/Redeemable
Authenticity: Medium Degree
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Telecommunications |
Creation Date
22 Sep 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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