Local Government
Wyalkatchem
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cnr Honour Av & Wilson St Wyalkatchem
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1927
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 30 Nov 2007 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Dec 1999 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Statewide Bank Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
A typical example of a bank building with manager's accommodation for the era.
Physical Description
Bank of New South Wales (fmr), Wyalkatchem, is a rendered masonry and corrugated iron roofed bank building with an attached brick and corrugated iron residential building to the rear in the Inter-War Free Classical design style. The residence maintains much of the original brick. The façade is symmetrical with a decorative banded frontispiece. Low pitched gable roof.
History
This building replaced temporary premises built in 1925 on a site across the road. See sight WMI 114.
Integrity/Authenticity
Good. Air conditioning is intrusive. The bank part of the building has been changed internally with only the strong room remaining and the manager's office in close to original condition.
Condition
Good. Is well preserved and due to it's continued use is maintained by the current owners.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Wyalkatchem, A History of the District". |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Telephone Building |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Conjoined residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | RENDER | Smooth |
| Wall | BRICK | Face Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| OCCUPATIONS | Domestic activities |
Creation Date
05 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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