Local Government
Cue
Region
Midwest
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Location
Cnr Post Office & Austin Sts Cue
Location Details
Also in P626 Austin Street Precinct
Other Name(s)
Government Buildings
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 17 Feb 2015 | Shire of Cue | |
| State Register | Registered | 02 Sep 1997 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | 01 Dec 2005 | 1 |
1 |
Shire of Cue |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 16 Apr 1969 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
Historical and architectural interest: An excellent example of the handsome style of government buildings, characteristic of the heyday of the Goldfields prosperity.
Physical Description
A block of stone buildings comprising the Post and Telegraph Office and quarters, Savings Bank, Warden's Office, Mining Registrar's Office, Police Station & Sergeants quarters, Police and Land Official's Offices, Inspecting Surveyors Office
History
Assessment 1969, 1973
Date of original construction: 1896 mostly. Wardens Court, Police Station and Post Office completed in 1897 and Inspecting Surveyors Office added in 1897. Est cost £8127.18.8
Builder: Jas Dawson
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6868 | Specification of work to be performed and materials used in the Cue Public Buildings, Police Station and Police Quarters : maintenance and upgrade. Set No. 8. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2004 |
| 6870 | Cue Police Quarters : maintenance and upgrade. Section B. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2004 |
| 5877 | Shire Offices, Railway Station, Old Gaol and Public Buildings, Cue : conservation works (final report). | Conservation works report | 2002 |
| 1051 | Cue public buildings: conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Gaol |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Arts and Crafts |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 May 2022Disclaimer
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.