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Narembeen Civic Precinct

Author

Shire of Narembeen

Place Number

03629
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Location

2A Longhurst St Narembeen

Location Details

Alternative address: cnr Latham & Longhurst Sts

Other Name(s)

Lesser Hall
Road Board Building, Public Hall

Local Government

Narembeen

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1939, Constructed from 1923

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
State Register Registered 07 Apr 1998 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 31 Jul 1996 Category 3

Category 3

Recognition of cultural heritage value; Provide recognition and protection through the processes of the Town Planning Scheme. Recommend that the place is retained and conserved if possible. Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Classified by the National Trust Classified 07 Aug 1995

Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

The precinct demonstrates significant associations with the pioneers of Narembeen, and the development of the town and district. It demonstrates associations with the beginnings of the civic administration, social, community, and religious activities in Narembeen. Each place is unique for its associations, architecture, and period of development, and contributes to the precinct character. The precinct is an integral element and identifiable in the townscape of Narembeen.

History

see other references; 1, 6, 22.

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Bristow I; "Seedtime & Harvest A History of the Narembeen District 1888-1988". Shire of Narembeen 1988

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
1104 Narembeen Public Hall: conservation plan. Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 1995
1107 Narembeen Lesser Hall: conservation plan. Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 1995
11494 Narembeen civic precinct interpretation plan Book 2016
11425 Narembeen Lesser Hall Lot 19 Longhurst Street, Narembeen, Western Australia Archival Record 2016
1105 Narembeen Roads Board building: conservation plan. Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 1995
9215 Narembeen Lesser Hall: Concept plan. Heritage Study {Other} 2009

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Town, Shire or District Hall
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Town, Shire or District Hall

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Style
Inter-War Functionalist
Inter-War Art Deco

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall TIMBER Other Timber
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof TILE Terracotta Tile
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, flat

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Government policy

Creation Date

23 May 1995

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

31 Dec 2016

Disclaimer

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