Local Government
Mt Marshall
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
55 Monger St Bencubbin
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Westpac Bank & Manager's Residence
Construction Date
Constructed from 1929
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Feb 1996 |
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| Statewide Bank Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
First and only purpose built bank in the Shire. A substantial building in the town of Bencubbin.
Physical Description
Single storey brick building with iron roof. Bank premises with attached residence. Bank section consists of banking chamber, manager's office and strongroom.
Residence can be accessed through manager's office, or from outside entrance and consists of lounge, dining, kitchen, plus 3 bedrooms, bathroom , toilet and laundry. It also has an enclosed verandah.
There is also a brick garage and another building housing staff toilets at the rear of the block.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact
Modifications: Minor interior modifications of both bank and residence.
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
01 Feb 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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