Local Government
Cue
Region
Midwest
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Location
Austin St Cue
Location Details
Austin St- Median Strip Also in P626 Austin Street Precinct
Other Name(s)
Bandstand
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | YES | 17 Feb 2015 | Shire of Cue | |
| State Register | Registered | 06 Feb 1998 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | 28 Nov 1996 | 1 |
1 |
Shire of Cue |
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 23 Dec 1982 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 02 Mar 1982 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The rotunda is an elegant building of architectural worht and sscarcity vlaue as there are few such structures remaining. It demonstrates the way in which the townsfolk were entertained in days gone by. The Bandstand was erected in 1904 on the site of the first well and the towns only water supply and to commemorate the pioneers. It contributes greatly to the streetscape, forming a focal point in the very wide street and drawing the two street facades in a unity.
Physical Description
The building is an octagonal rotunda of timber construction with cast iron decoration and a corrugated galvanised iron roof. The inscription on the foundation stone reads "erected to commemorate the site of the old well. Foundation stone laid by the Mayoress, Mrs J.W. Patterson and presented by Mr E. L. Lloyd in Honour of the Pioneers of the Murchison: With water bag and pick they conquered the inhospitable desert and carved out happy and prosperous towns. Cue 14 Sep 1904.
In the centre of the raised floor is a drinking fountain added in 1934 to the memory of the late S.A. Mahood, a chairman of the District Road Board
History
Assessment 1982
Construction: Foundation stone laid 1904. Drinking fountain 1934
GOvt archetct at the time was A.E. Cox
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5651 | Cue Rotunda : conservation works 2001/2002, final progress report, June 2002. | Conservation works report | 2002 |
| 4812 | Cue : Gentlemen's Club, Municipal Chambers, Old Cue Gaol, Railway Station, Rotunda, Pensioners' Cottages and Appendices. Vols 1 & 2 : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2000 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Rotunda or Bandstand |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Filigree |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | METAL | Cast Iron |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 Jul 2022Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.