Local Government
Busselton
Region
South West
Location
4 Queen St Busselton
Location Details
Cnr Marine Tce
Other Name(s)
Old Court House & Police Complex Precinct
Construction Date
Constructed from 1860 to 1900
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 20 Aug 1993 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 27 Mar 1972 | ||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 01 Nov 1983 | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Jun 1996 | Category 1 | |
Condition
The place is well maintained and is in fair to good condition.
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Roach Jewell & George Temple Poole | Architect | - | - |
| State of WA (Vested Shire of Busselton) | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11778 | Busselton Court House and Police Complex | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2020 |
| 497 | Report on Busselton Arts Centre (former Courthouse and police complex) Busselton Western Australia. | Report | 1979 |
| 3709 | Old Busselton Courthouse & Police Complex : final report on conservation works. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1998 |
| 3216 | Old Busselton Courthouse and Police Complex : Conservation Plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1997 |
| 426 | Conservation of the Busselton Arts Centre (former Courthouse and police complex) Busselton Western Australia : a report. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1984 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Government policy |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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