Local Government
Cue
Region
Midwest
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Location
Airport Rd Cue
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Dec 2005 | 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The former Railway Barracks has historic significance for its association with the construction and operation of the railway. Combined with the former Railway Station [Site No. 28], the Railway Ramp and Crane [Site No. 33], the Station Master's House [Site No. 30], and the Railway Workers' Cottages [Sites No. 31 & 32 now demolished], the former Barracks contribute to a precinct which illustrates the role and importance of the railway to the Cue township.
Physical Description
The weatherboard clad former railway barracks building has a large, open sided corrugated iron shed built over it which forms verandahs to all sides. This structure has a gable roof and a vertical awning. There is a small timber framed, weatherboard clad shed which stands immediately adjacent to the barracks. It has a barrel vault roof line clad in corrugated iron. The building is surrounded by a corrugated iron fence.
History
The former Railway Barracks building was used as a residence for single railway workers.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium Degree
Modifications: Large roof structure over original building
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Housing or Quarters |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
19 Mar 2007Publish 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.