Local Government
Ravensthorpe
Region
Goldfields
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Location
14 Barnett St Hopetoun
Location Details
in MI as 56 Barnett St
Construction Date
Constructed from 1907
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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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 | 10 Jul 1998 |
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Statement of Significance
In 1907 !he firs! policeman was stationed in Hopetoun and in 1910 additions to the building were carried out.
The key of the cell was left with the postmaster in case of prisoner transfer from Ravensthorpe to go to
Albany by boat.
In 1913, the police station closed and the furnishings were taken to Ravensthorpe. It was then rented out and
one of the tenants was the caretaker from the Railway Department.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: House and Lock-Up. Now incorporated into one
dwelling.
Modifications: Yes
Condition
Average
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Newspaper Article". | Phillips River Times |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
Creation Date
21 Jul 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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