Local Government
Bayswater
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
56 Coode St Bayswater
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1920
Demolition Year
0Statutory 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 | 24 Feb 1998 | Classification 4 |
Classification 4 |
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Statement of Significance
This place has historic value for its association with Bayswater's wartime efforts.
Physical Description
Small weatherboard and corrugated, iron worker's cottage. Simple gable roof with lean-to extensions front and rear.
History
The cottage was commandeered by the Army during the Second World War for use as a transmitting station. International messages were sent and received via the large aerial situated on the site of Hillcrest school. The cottage has important connections with the activities of the Third Army corps which were billeted in the district and had its headquarters at the Drill Hall. It was a crucial part of Bayswater's Wartime role.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | MILITARY | Other |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
Creation Date
19 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
06 May 2021Disclaimer
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