Local Government
Mt Magnet
Region
Midwest
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Location
31-33 Attwood St Mt Magnet
Location Details
MI (list) states that address is Lot 62 Naughton St
Construction Date
Constructed from 1898
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 09 May 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Statewide Post Office Survey | Completed | 01 Mar 1992 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Aug 1996 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
Shire of Mount Magnet |
Values
• As a substantial stone building and located on a main street corner, the place has landmark value within the town.
• The place is associated with the development of the Mt Magnet town and the need to provide public services for people living in the area.
• From its construction in 1898 up to c. 1995. the place function as the main post office in the Mt Magnet area.
• The use of stone in the construction of the place is a reflection of the availability of local stone for building purposes and its use is represented in various public buildings throughout the town.
Physical Description
The place is a large single storey building constructed of local stone with a hipped CGI roof. The verandah is located under a separate CGI roof and is supported on round metal poles. The verandah has been partly enclosed on both sides and at the rear. It features two corbelled brick chimneys.
The portion of the building right at the street corner appears to have been used for post office boxes, which have been removed and replaced with some sort of infill material.
History
Mail services began in Mt Magnet in 1893 and an official Post and Telegraph Office was opened in 1896. On 22 April 1898, tenders were called for the construction of a permanent post office building in the town. Incorporating the offices for the post and telegraph services and the residence for the post master and his family, the place was constructed using stone quarried in the vicinity of the St. George Mine.
The post office was completed in June 1898 by builder H. Parker at a cost of £1,727/16/6.
It was renovated in 1904 and again in 1912.
In 1995, it was still in use as a post office but since this time has been sold and is now used solely for residential purposes.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity- Moderate
Authenticity- High
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Conjoined residence |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Conjoined residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
31 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Mar 2022Disclaimer
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