Local Government
Carnamah
Region
Midwest
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Location
MacPherson St Carnamah
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1980
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The Carnamah Shire Office has local social significance only as the centre for local government in the district.
Physical Description
Located on MacPherson Street the Carnamah Shire Office is a large brick building with a tiled roof. The exterior brick walls are painted white. The building features large aluminium framed windows and a verandah to the front (south) elevation. It is surrounded by a low stone and brick fence.
History
The Carnamah Roads Board was formed on 17 November, 1923 and in 1929 the original Roads Board Offices and Hall were opened. In 1961 the Carnamah Roads Board became the Carnamah Shire Council. The Shire Offices were later relocated to the new Shire Hall. The present Shire Offices were built by the Geraldton Building Company for a cost of $212,501. The building was officially opened by
the Minister for Local Government, Mrs June Craig, on 17 December, 1980. (Westward to the Sea, p31, p98, p94, pi 02 & pi 08) Prior to the construction of the Shire Offices the site accommodated part of the Millar's Timber Yard and the manager's house. (Bridie Evans, Carnamah Notes, November, 1995)
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Very Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| P.R. Heydon "Westward to the Sea" | Carnamah Historical Society | 1988 | |
| Bridie Evans "Carnamah Notes" | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg | |
| EDUCATIONAL | Library | |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
21 Apr 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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