Local Government
Karratha
Region
Pilbara
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Location
Lot 785 Queen St Roebourne
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1897
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 | 13 May 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
The police station is a fine example of the architecture of its era, having historic and aesthetic value. It has social and historic value linked to it's past and present use, indicating Roebourne's early regional importance in an administrative and social sense. The police station also incorporated the Protector of Aborigines Court. Is is still sometimes used for remand hearings. The precinct as a whole explores the social values of the era.
Physical Description
This notable public building is set in the Historic Law and Order Precinct of Roebourne (adjacent to the gaol, courthouse etc).
Integrity/Authenticity
Number of additions and modifications.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Bosworth | Roebourne Law and Order Precinct | 1991 | |
| Karratha Library | |||
| Roebourne Museum |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 43(a) | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
Creation Date
18 Oct 2013Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.