Local Government
Mt Magnet
Region
Midwest
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Location
Criddle St Mt Magnet
Location Details
Construction Date
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 | 16 Aug 1996 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The former Mount Magnet Hospital has high historic and social significance for its long association with health services in the town. The place has further significance as a substantial grouping of buildings.
Physical Description
The former Hospital consists of a group of buildings around a central courtyard. The timber framed structures are elevated on timber stumps and are clad with sheeting and horizontal boards to dado height. The buildings feature surrounding verandahs with criss cross balustrading. The hipped corrugated iron roofs have a number of air vents and extend over the verandahs, supported on timber posts. The buildings have timber framed double hung windows as well as glass louvre windows. The main entrance is via steps with a rendered brick balustrade to the east elevation.
History
The Mount Magnet Hospital closed in April 1976 and was replaced with a Nursing Post. [Drawn to Mt Magnet, p218] The buildings are presently used for a variety of community purposes including a Toy Library, the Little Duckling Child Care Centre, a Playgroup, a Vet and an Arts and Crafts Centre.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium Degree
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Day & K Morrissey; "Drawn to Mt Magnet". p 218 | Shire of Mt Magnet | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Original Use | HEALTH | Hospital |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
01 Feb 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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