Local Government
Northampton
Region
Midwest
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Location
202 Hampton Rd Northampton
Location Details
Cnr Hampton Rd & Stephen St
Construction Date
Constructed from 1884
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 May 2020 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 30 Oct 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 | 19 Apr 1996 | Category 1A |
Category 1A |
|
Statement of Significance
The former police station has local historic, social and aesthetic significance and makes an important
contribution to the street and townscape character of Northampton.
Physical Description
The original stone walls of the former police station and lockup remain with their unpainted finish. A large hipped
CGI roof extending down over the verandahs cover the building. The verandahs surrounding the premises have
had some later timber framed enclosures to the rear which are generally unsympathetic. Internally there have
been some modifications but these have not interfered too significantly with the original fabric and planing.
History
From 1869, two mounted policeman and an Aboriginal tracker were based at the Gwalla Mines. The station was
closed at the end of 1872 and moved to a more central position in Northampton where a building was rented from
Mr Shenton.
Tenders were called for a police station in Northampton in 1884. The building was designed by James Manning
and cost £1149. Renovations were made to the building in 1912 (Geraldton Guardian 07/12/1911).
The stone police station was used until the new building was constructed further north along Hampton Road in
1963 (Site No. 49). The building also housed a courthouse, lock-up and quarters for two policemen. To the rear of
the building was the cell block which has since been demolished.( Lyn Diepeveen)
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium
Modifications: Verandah enclosures at rear.
Orig'l Fabric: Mostly intact
Condition
Fair
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Manning | Architect | 1884 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feilman & Associates; "A Survey of Places of Historic and Landscape Significance in Northampton, Dongara, Geraldton, WA", | 1977 | ||
| BL Acc 4326 B/13/8 | Photograph; "the old Police Station". | Battye Library | 1970 |
| Palassis; "Northampton Character Study". | |||
| "Old Police Station given recognition". | Geraldton Guardian | 17/07/1998. | |
| "Tenders for new building in Northampton'". | Victorian Express | 25/06/1884. | |
| Griffiths, P; "Conservation Guidelines- Police Station", | 1994 | ||
| Pashley, A. R; "Policing Our State - A History of Police Stations and Police Officers in Western Australia 1829-1945", pp. 390-393 | EDUCANT, Cloverdale, | 2000 | |
| "Tenders for building in Northampton' | Victorian Express | 14/05/1884 | |
| GHS0530 | Photograph; "police station". | Undated | |
| "The Hampton Road Heritage Walk." |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3327 | Former Northampton Police Station and Courthouse : conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1998 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
29 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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