Balladonia Telegraph Station (fmr)

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

00761

Location

Eyre Hwy Balladonia

Location Details

halfway bet Cocklebiddy & Norseman

Other Name(s)

Eyre Telegraph Station

Local Government

Dundas

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1898 to 1950

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 19 Mar 2004 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, 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
Municipal Inventory Adopted 14 Aug 1995 1
Register of the National Estate Indicative Place

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
George Temple Poole Architect - -

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 1989

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Last Update

31 Dec 2016

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Author

Shire of Dundas

Construction Date

Constructed from 1877 to 1897

Demolition Year

N/A

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.

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Eyre Bird Observatory

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

16522

Location

45km SE of Cocklebiddy Roadhouse Cocklebiddy

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Eyre Telegraph Station
Eyres Sand Patch Telegraph Station

Local Government

Dundas

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1897 to 1978

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 28 Nov 2003 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, 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
Municipal Inventory Adopted 01 Jan 1995 1
Register of the National Estate Registered 21 Mar 1978

Condition

generally good. Most of the original fabric remains intact; some deterioration due to vandalism and weathering

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
9473 Eyre bird observatory (former Eyre telegraph station) conservation plan prepared for Birds Australia and the Department of Conservation and Land Management. Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 2005
9026 Eyre bird observatory. Eyre telegraph station (fmr). Conservation works final report. Conservation works report 2008
5748 Images CD No. 3 : Dundas Group. C D Rom 2002

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use Transport\Communications Comms: Housing or Quarters
Original Use Transport\Communications Comms: Post or Telegraph Office

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall STONE Limestone
Wall CONCRETE Reinforced Concrete
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Telecommunications

Creation Date

13 May 2002

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Last Update

31 Dec 2016

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Author

Shire of Dundas

Construction Date

Constructed from 1978, Constructed from 1897

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: Aesthestic Value: The Building is representative of the styles of hte period and makes a siginificant 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 building with timber-framed verandah and corrugated iron roof painted red; two chimneys (possible remnants of previous buildings) situated 200m east.

Integrity/Authenticity

Authenticity: Most of the original fabric remains intact. Deterioration due to vandalism and weathering is apparent. Extent of original Fabric: Most Modifications: None

Condition

Good

Owner Category
Crown State Gov't

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Eucla Jetty (Ruins), Abutment & Beach Landing (Remains)

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

04222

Location

Eucla

Location Details

on the beach 5 km south of Eucla

Local Government

Dundas

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1887 to 1898

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 25 Jun 2004 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, 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
Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey Completed 11 Dec 1998
Register of the National Estate YES 21 Mar 1978
Port-related Structures Survey Completed 31 Oct 1995

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

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Water: Jetty
Present Use Transport\Communications Water: Jetty

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other TIMBER Log

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS River & sea transport

Creation Date

29 Nov 1995

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Last Update

31 Dec 2016

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Eucla Telegraph Station (Ruin)

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

03558

Location

Eucla

Location Details

Other Name(s)

& Tuart Mallee Tree

Local Government

Dundas

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1898

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 26 Aug 2003 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, 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 {Trees}

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
6532 Western Australian endangered places 2003. Kit 2003
5748 Images CD No. 3 : Dundas Group. C D Rom 2002

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use Transport\Communications Comms: Post or Telegraph Office
Original Use Transport\Communications Comms: Post or Telegraph Office

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Style

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall STONE Local Stone

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS River & sea transport

Creation Date

16 Feb 1995

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Last Update

31 Dec 2016

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Holy Trinity Church, Norseman

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

00762

Location

100 Angove St Norseman

Location Details

Local Government

Dundas

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1898 to 1968

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 25 Nov 2016 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, 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
Anglican Church Inventory YES 31 Jul 1996
Municipal Inventory Adopted 14 Aug 1995 2

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
10245 Holy Trinity Church, Norseman Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 2014

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RELIGIOUS Church, Cathedral or Chapel
Original Use RELIGIOUS Housing or Quarters
Present Use RELIGIOUS Church, Cathedral or Chapel

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Carpenter Gothic

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Religion

Creation Date

31 Aug 1988

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Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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Author

Shire of Dundas

Construction Date

Constructed from 1968, Constructed from 1898

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Aesthetic Value: The building remains mistly in it's original condition and makes a significant contribution to the streetscape. It is designed in the Gothic style which was adopted at this time by ecclesaitical societies. Historic Value: Constructed in the midst of the Gold Boom, the church is closely identiifed with the growth of the mining population in Norseman. Social Value: For many years the Church was an important focus for the religious, social and musical culture of the eastern Goldfields.

Physical Description

Single storey, timber framed, CGI clad building, gable CGI roof, central front porch with gable roof, Gothic windows are tall pointed arch windows.

Integrity/Authenticity

Extent of Original Fabric: Most Authenticity: Most of the original fabric remains intact in it's original form.

Condition

Good

Owner Category
Perth Diocesan Trustees Church Property

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01 Jan 2017

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Norseman Post Office

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

00767

Location

82 Prinsep St Norseman

Location Details

Cnr Ramsay St

Local Government

Dundas

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1897 to 1959

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 09 Sep 2003 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, 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 08 Mar 1994
Statewide Post Office Survey Completed 01 Mar 1992
Municipal Inventory Adopted 14 Aug 1995 1

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
George Temple Poole Architect - -

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
5748 Images CD No. 3 : Dundas Group. C D Rom 2002
10218 Norseman Post Office Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 2014

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Comms: Post or Telegraph Office
Original Use Transport\Communications Comms: Housing or Quarters
Present Use Transport\Communications Comms: Housing or Quarters
Present Use Transport\Communications Comms: Post or Telegraph Office

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall STONE Limestone

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Mail services

Creation Date

31 Aug 1988

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Last Update

31 Dec 2016

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Author

Shire of Dundas

Construction Date

Constructed from 1959, Constructed from 1897

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

Aesthetic Value: The building remains mostly in it's original condition and makes a significant contribution to the streetscape being located on the corner. Historic Value: Built five years after the discovery of gold in Norseman, used to inform authorities of gold shipments. Social Value: Used as a meeting place gauged by the arrival and departure of mail.

Physical Description

A single storey building constructed of coarse rubble stone work, renderd quoins and architraves. Original verandah posts have been replaced with simple wooden posts and all chimneys have been removed.

Integrity/Authenticity

Extent of Original Fabric: Most Authenticity: One of the earliest and most substantial public buildings built in Norseman.

Condition

Fair

Owner Category
J Russell Other Private

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Author

National Trust of Western Australia

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

*demonstration of a way of life, custom, process or junction The arrival of, and dispatch of mail shipments dictated the timing of activities of both townsfolk and countryfolk, and their consequent inter-action with other activities, such as attending the markets, collecting the fresh bread, doing business at the bank, and so on. The Post Office thereby became an important component of the way of life. *historical significance of development of cultural phases; association with important figures Norseman's rapid growth was due entirely to the lure of gold and new people arrived in the town daily hoping to make their fortune. Gold was discovered in this area in 1892 and the Post Office was constructed in 1897. The need to inform authorities in Perth of gold shipments would have made a telegraphic connection to Perth a necessity. The fact that the Colonial Government saw the need to construct a building expressively to house the post and telegraphic facilities at Norseman indicates the new wealth of the Government and the rapid growth of Norseman . The Post and Telegraph Office would have been one of the earliest and most substantial public buildings constructed in Norseman. · *environmental importance; townscape or landscape value; high degree of unity of setting The importance of communications to the more remote centres gave the Post Offices a very prominent role. This was generally reflected in streetscape terms by the design and location of the building. *social significance In local context , the significance of the Post Offices as a meeting place gauged by the arrival and or departure of the mails initially, as well as a place for the dissemination of news and gossip, for the disbursement of social assistance, for the collection of war bonds and so on, the ediface is of significance to the development of a rural community. As the type of service provided changed in nature, the need to visit the post office in such a community diminished. Enormous social significance accrues to the Post Office.

Physical Description

N S. DESCRIPTION This post office, together with the one at Leonora, was one of the last designed by Poole. Both buildings are of a similar design. The building sits on a corner site and is bounded by Ramsay Street to the south and Prinsep Street to the west. The single storey building is constructed of random coursed rubble stonework and has rendered quoins and architraves. The stonework is hammer dressed with tuck­ pointing to the joints . Roofing is GCI. Internally the walls are plastered . The verandah sweeps down from the truncated hip of the main roof. The external appearance of the building has been maintained , especially as the timber framed 1954 addition has been removed . The original verandah posts have been replaced with simple wooden posts. The original posts were stop-chamfered, topped with wooden capitals and braced with decorative brackets. The chimneys were removed at some stage. The building is generally sound. Some rising damp is evident on the west wall and parts of the rear sections of the building fronting the courtyard.

History

Assessment 1994 Architect /Designer: George Temple Poole Construction 1897 orseman was one of the early goldmining centres, and was established before the finds in the Coolgardie and Kalgoorlie fields. In 1895 Norseman had a receiving centre for mail but it was not until July 1897 when telegraphic facilities arrived in the town that the Post Office was completed. In 1954 the eastern side of the building was extended to accommodate a telephone exchange and changing rooms and the counter in the postal hall was altered. At some later stage this extension was demolished.

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Doctor's House (fmr), Norseman

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

10120

Location

66 Talbot St Norseman

Location Details

Cnr Simon St

Local Government

Dundas

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1960, Constructed from 1939

Demolition Year

2009

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 07 Sep 2006 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, 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
(no listings)

Condition

Destroyed by fire, July 2008.

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
7148 Images CD No. 34 : assessment images : Leonora-Gwalia Water Supply Group & Doctor's House (fmr), Norseman. C D Rom 2004

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use HEALTH Housing or Quarters
Present Use VACANT\UNUSED Vacant\Unused
Other Use RELIGIOUS Housing or Quarters

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War California Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall METAL Corrugated Iron
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Institutions
OCCUPATIONS Domestic activities
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

18 Dec 1997

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Last Update

08 Nov 2018

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