Local Government
Kojonup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Albany Hwy Kojonup
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1913
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
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| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 04 Oct 2015 | Some/Moderate |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 22 Sep 1997 |
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Statement of Significance
This building has aesthetic, historical and social significance. It is an important part of the history of transport and communication in the district.
Physical Description
The Kojonup Post Office is situated on the west side of Albany Highway in the centre of the Kojonup business area. Set back at an angle from the street, the Post Office includes both business space and living quarters. The building is constructed from red brick and has a corrugated iron roof and two chimneys. The entry to the Post Office is through a partially enclosed porch on the north side of the building. A side entrance is protected by a small corrugated iron canopy roof supported by timber brackets, projecting out at a 60 degree angle from the building. The windows are timber framed with small panes of glass. The grounds are enclosed by a fibro fence.
History
The original postal service in Kojonup was provided at the Barracks. Then the Post and Telegraph Office on Albany Highway was used, followed by the one on Spring Street built in the 1890's. The Kojonup population complained about the inconvenient position and cramped working space of that Post Office, and a petition was put to Sir John Forrest via the Kojonup Road Board for a new Post office.
Tenders were called in March 1913 and awarded to Wagin building contractor, W. T. Deeble for a price of 1584/17/5. The Post Office was likely designed by Hillson Beasley, who was PWD Chief Architect from 1905-1917. The building was completed in January 1914 for a final cost 1610pounds. The previous Post Office (third) was used as teacher's quarters. An attractive attached residence was also included in the design.
In 1993 the Kojonup Post Office was sold as a private franchise, to T & A Farina, who took over running the Post Office . Tony Farina was an ex Australia Post employee.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity - high
Authenticity - high
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillson Beasley | Architect | 1913 | 1913 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
12 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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