Local Government
Gingin
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Lot 500 Constable St Gingin
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Gingin Police Station - Site
Construction Date
Constructed from 1870 to 1901
Demolition Year
1960Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 28 Sep 2012 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Nov 1994 | Category D |
Category D |
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Physical Description
Site to the rear ofthe New Police Station, built 1964.
History
The Gingin Police have occupied this area since Foot Constable George Dean, was appointed in 1855 as a permanent Officer Plans for a Police Station were drawn up in 1870, comprising of a living room, Magistrate's Court, a bedroom. Escort and Police day room, cells, saddle room and stables.
Matthew Wallis tendered to build the station It stood for about 100 years immediately to the rear of the present day Police Station. In 1893 an enlarged back verandah was added and in 1901 a new wing on the eastern end comprising a kitchen, pantry and a second bedroom.
The old Station was completely demolished and a new one built on the site of the old one. The new Police Station was occupied on 7th December 1964
Condition
Site Only- New Police Station Now on this site.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Udell: "History of Gingin". |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Late 20th-Century Perth Regional |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
Creation Date
15 Mar 2006Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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