Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
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Location
Wall St Wiluna
Location Details
Other Name(s)
House
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 | 20 Oct 1995 |
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Statement of Significance
The house has some historic significance for its association with communications in the town. In addition, it contributes to the townscape of Wiluna because of its unusual roof form.
Physical Description
The symmetrically designed house is timber framed and clad with asbestos. The hip and gable corrugated iron roof has a decorative gabled end to the front elevation. It features a verandah to the front (north) elevation which has recently been enclosed at the corners. The house is surrounded by a high wire fence and the garden has large aloe plants.
History
The house is said to have operated as the town's post office for a number of years.
Integrity/Authenticity
Medium
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topperwein GH, "The History of Wiluna". |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Housing or Quarters |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
17 Mar 1997Publish 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.