Morawa Shire Offices

Statement of Significance

The original building occupies a prominent corner location and forms part of the Prater Street precinct, which contains several buildings of different architectural styles, all constructed in the 1930s.

Physical Description

The original building is symmetrically designed around a corner entrance, with a pediment above, to provide a classical appearance. The entrance doors are an unsympathetic alteration. The Council Chamber addition does not interfere with the lines of the original building.
There are plaques situated on the eastern walls, with the following inscriptions:

1. Plaque bronze. 30cm x 46cm.
Shire of Morawa These council Chamber Office extensions and library were officially opened by The Premier of Western Australia Hon. D. Brand M.L.A. on Friday 10th December 1956.
Architect Perry Rosenthal and Associates Builder Golowin bros. Pty. Ltd.
Shire Pres. Clr.N. C. Croot Shire Clerk G.E.Jones F.I.M.A.

2. Plaque bronze. 46cm x 51cm. Iron ore sample imposed.
This plaque was unveiled by The Minister for Mines Hon.A.F. Griffith M.L.C. to commemorate the inauguration by the Premier ofW.A. Hon.David Brand M.L.A. of the first commercial export of iron ore from this State. This ore was mined at Koolanooka Hills by The Western Mining Corporation Ltd. The first train load was carried on this day Friday 4th February 1966 to the port of Geraldton.

3. Plaque bronze. 35cm x 28cm, external
Morawa Water Supply This plaque was unveiled by The Hon. David Brand M.L.A. Premier of Western Australia on 16th December 1965 To commemorate the supply of water from the Arrino Bores Hon.Ross Hutchinson D.F.C. M.L.A. Minister for Works and Water supplies.
J.E.Parker B.C.E., A.M.I.E., Aust. Director of Engineering J.McConnell
J.P., A.A.S.A. Under Secretary for Works.

4. Plaque Satin Bronze 36cm x 28cm, external
Shire of Morawa Morawa waste water scheme. This plague was unveiled by Hon. G.C. Mackinnon M.L.C. Minister for Works, Water Supply and Tourism To commemorate the official opening of the scheme March 30. 1979. J. A. North. President. P.S.Jenkins. Deputy President. Councillors,
L.J.Broad. G.C. Catto. C.Croot. S.C.Glassford. L.G.Harley. C.L.Lane. K.R..Ludlow. R.L.More. JR..Patterson. K.L.HUI Shire Clerk. Contractor, Connought Earthmoving Consulting Engineer
and Drainage contractor Richard Wittenoom
& Associates Pty.Ltd.

5. Cream painted flat iron. Brown painted lettering. 92cm x 61cm.
Morawa Public Library in association with Th Library Board of W.A. 1964.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity:
Although altered, the form of the building remains to provide a degree of integrity.
Modifications:
1959, cream plastered walls, tall glass entrance doors, tile roof; 1965 new Council Chamber and entry from Dreghorn Street, red brick painted

Condition

Good

Uses

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