Local Government
Capel
Region
South West
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Location
Cnr Properjohn & Buchanan Rds Capel
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1887
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Jul 2018 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 26 Sep 1997 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 1999 | Category C |
Category C |
|
| Statewide Post Office Survey | Completed | 01 Mar 1992 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The place is significant for its continuous function as the communication centre of Capel since 1887.
History
The Tren Creek Post office closed in 1882, and until this purpose built post office was constructed and opened in 1887, the post office operated from the back verandah of the Capel Inn. In 1897 the postmasters quarters were added to the post office building. At that time it was called the Capel Post and telegraph office. Mrs Frances Walpole was the first resident postmistress in the new quarters. By 1911, Ada Howard was postmistress in Capel, and there was no residential or farm mail delivery service.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium Degree
Authenticity: Medium Degree
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWD | Architect | 1887 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase D & Krantz V; "Just a Horse Ride Away, A History of the Shire of Capel". | Shire of Capel Local History Collection | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
27 Jul 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Mar 2021Disclaimer
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.