Local Government
Laverton
Region
Goldfields
Spence St Laverton
Residence
Laverton
Goldfields
Constructed from 1903
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Feb 2000 | Category 2 | |
The place is the largest timber structure in Laverton. The place has representative value of a common design for residential buildings at that time. The substantial size of hte residence is an indication of the status fo hte staion master in society at the time.
The building is in a lawned and garden setting. The substantial single-storey residence is encircled by a concrete verandah (originally softwood) under a broken-back roof supported on square timber posts. The prominent roof is weatherboard clad on the gable walls and features a corbelled brick chimney. The exterior features double-hung sash windows divided into 12 panes by slim glazing bars. The fornt facade issymmetrical about a cemtral entrance. The interior has timber floors thorughout and the walls and ceilings are lined with ripple iron. The place retains two outbuildings; a wash house and a plant room (electrical). In the 1950's, the verandah floor was replaced with concrete. The gutters have been replaced with wire. In the mid 1960's, new gum trees were planted and a large mulberry and passionfruit tree were removed from the garden.
The railway arrived in Laverton in 1903 (Wises Post Office Directory 1903). That same year the Malcolm to Laverton railway contract was won by Joseph Timms for 40,141/10/9 pounds (State Records Office, Ace 260/CCE, AN 2621, no 149/03). It involved not only the construction of the railway stations but also the building of the Station Master's House. The wood brick and iron house with a woolshed and latrine was erected at a cost of 300 pounds (State Records Office, Acc 260/CCE, AN 2621, no 149/03). The first staion master was Percy Edwards and he was followed by many others (Wises Post Office Directory 1905, p 193). The last train from Laverton was in 1957 and the closure of hte line was greatly mourned by the townsfolk who laid a wreath of flowers on that final train (Destinations 1990, p 12). Since then, the fmr Station Master's House has been used as a private residence.
Integrity: High Degree Authenticity: High Degree
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| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| "Destinations:, p 12 | 1990 | ||
| "Wises Post Office Directory", | 1903 | ||
| Acc 260/CCE, AN 2621, no 149/03 | State Records Office | ||
| "Wises Post Office Directory", p 193 | 1905 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
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| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
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