Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
60 Carmel Rd Carmel
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Rutherglen
Construction Date
Constructed from 1910
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 | 01 Aug 2013 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
· The place has historic value for its association with the provision of postal services in remote communities
· The place has social value as a meeting place for the community when it served as the post office
Physical Description
Predominantly single storey timber framed building with weatherboard cladding and a gabled roof. The building is single storey to the street elevation and two storeys to the rear overlooking the valley. The dwelling is set below road level with timber framed sash windows, single glazed and timber door with small skillion canopy supported on timber brackets and columns. The main roof extends out to the side elevation creating the verandah area. To the rear, there is a double height elevation with balcony. The house has been much extended utilising similar construction details to the original section.
History
Mail services, orchards
Integrity/Authenticity
Level of Integrity - None; Level of Authenticity - Moderate
Condition
Good This residence was used as the local post office for the Carmel District in the period 1915-1920. At this time the location was known as 'Green's Siding". The post office was managed by the resident of the house Mr C. A. Ingram from a small office located on the verandah of the house. The property was later acquired by William and Vera Roberts who continued to operate the property as an orchard and named the property 'Rutherglen'. The property is currently [2013] used as a winery and has undergone major alterations and additions.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis J; "A History of Post Office int he Kalamunda Area". | Bill Shaw Award entry, | 1982 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
| Other Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
22 Jan 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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