Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
Cnr Johnson & Bruce St Bruce Rock
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1922
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 | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
|
Statement of Significance
The place demonstrates the development of communication services. It is a significant element in the townscape and character of the town. Induvidually and in conjunction with the Post Master's House, it forms an integral part of the main street streetscape.
Physical Description
The brick construction has face brick to a dado height and roughcast stucco above. The gabled roof fromas a pavillion along Johnston Street with a central gable feature over the central facade. Either side is a return verandah with a flat roof. The post office and residence respond appropriately to each other. The interior is a large open area with small semi-enclosed areas to the side and rear.
History
The first unofficial Post Office operated in Bruce Rock from Duggan's Store in c1913. The official POst Office commenced on 31st October 1919 in Bruce Rock, operated by Claude Thompson, in the room on the side of Duggan's Store. The Bruce Rock Post Office operated from that site until a purpose built Post Office opened for business on the 17th July 1922. The side area was previuosly the manual telephone exchange where up to eight girls worked and the assistant postal officer (normally male) worked night shifts. In 1922, Hoskins purchased the Post Office from Australia Post during a statewide programme of privatisation of post office facilities. It continues to operate as an official post office
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Arnold;"Unpublished Research". | |||
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock, The story of the District". | Bruce Rock Roads Board | 1959 | |
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock, A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | RENDER | Roughcast |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
26 Jun 2012Publish 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.