Local Government
Gnowangerup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Magitup Rd Borden
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Magidup
Magitup
Construction Date
Constructed from 1860
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
Historic - the only Police Outstation in our district, nearest other stations were at Eticup and Police
Pools. Chest Pass Road was named after PC George Chester who was stationed here. The station was
broken up in 1868.
Social - among the buildings at Madgedup was a small store which supplied the sandalwood cutters in
the area.
Aesthetic - only example of Flemish Bond brickwork to be found in the Shire of Gnowangerup.
Physical Description
Madgedup is located near the creek on Stone's.property. Madgedup has Flemish bond brickwork, stonework in stables, iron rooves.
History
Madgedup was taken up in: the name of the Police Board in 1860 as a Police Outstation.
Integrity/Authenticity
EXTENT OF ORIGINAL FABRIC REMAINING 60%
Condition
Very Poor
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
Creation Date
25 Nov 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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