Local Government
Dundas
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Eyre Hwy Balladonia
Location Details
halfway bet Cocklebiddy & Norseman
Other Name(s)
Eyre Telegraph Station
Construction Date
Constructed from 1877 to 1897
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 19 Mar 2004 |
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 | 14 Aug 1995 | 1 |
1 |
|
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
Statement of Significance
The building is significant on the following grounds:
Aesthetic Value: The building is representative of the styles of the period and makes a
significant contribution to the landscape.
Historic Value: It is associated with the construction of the telegraph line to connect
Western Australia with the national network. Explorer Eyre and party
rested in the area for about three weeks before resuming their
journey.
Social Value: The area has been suggested as having value as a tourist destination.
Physical Description
A limestone block single storey building with a timber framed verandah and cgi roof painted
red. Two chimneys possible remnants of previous buildings situated 200m to east.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5748 | Images CD No. 3 : Dundas Group. | C D Rom | 2002 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Telecommunications |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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.