Railway Goods Shed

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

04779

Location

Narrogin

Location Details

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1905, Constructed from 1889

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 18 Nov 2019

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 30 Dec 1996 Category B
Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey Completed 11 Dec 1998

Parent Place or Precinct

03521 Narrogin Railway Station

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Other
Present Use Transport\Communications Road: Other

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall METAL Corrugated Iron
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

30 Dec 1996

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1905, Constructed from 1889

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Original part of structure dates from private railway days. 2. A great deal of Narrogin's heavy freight, merchandise, building materials, etc. were handled through those sheds. 3. Now used by a road haulage company.

Physical Description

Iron and timber construction.

Owner Category
Westrail State Gov't

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Cottage BN382, Dryandra

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

17491

Location

BN382 CALM Complex Dryandra Narrogin

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Manager's House

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1935

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
(no listings)

Parent Place or Precinct

03856 Dryandra Woodland Settlement

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use FORESTRY Housing or Quarters

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Timber industry
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

12 May 2006

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Courthouse Museum, Narrogin

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01804

Location

Cnr Earl & Egerton Sts Narrogin

Location Details

street no. acc gto WA Atlas 37

Other Name(s)

Narrogin Courthouse; Agricultural Bank
Old Courthouse Museum, Narrogin Government Sc

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1894 to 1905

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 18 Nov 2019
State Register Registered 18 Apr 2008 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
Register of the National Estate Indicative Place
Classified by the National Trust Recorded 03 Oct 1966
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Dec 1996 Category A

Condition

Fair to good condition having been in use since construction.

Associations

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

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
11652 Courthouse Museum, Narrogin DRAFT Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 2017
11358 Cast iron pillar boxes of Western Australia: An early history of the J & E Ledger foundry Book 2015

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use EDUCATIONAL Combined School
Present Use EDUCATIONAL Museum
Other Use GOVERNMENTAL Courthouse

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Style

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall STONE Local Stone
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Law & order
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Education & science
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Cultural activities

Creation Date

17 Feb 1989

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1905, Constructed from 1894

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Erected 1894 as first Government school - oldest public building still extant. 2. Converted to Court House 3. Used as offices of Agricultural Bank/R & I - Charles Mitchell as officer. 4. Base for Historical Society who created the town museum.

Physical Description

Noted by National Trust as an attractive stone building with brick quoins and corrugated galvanised iron roof

Integrity/Authenticity

Modifications: Ceilings, replaced to some areas Extent of original fabric: 95%

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
George Temple Pool (PWD) Architect - -
Owner Category
Town of Narrogin Local Gov't

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Railway Footbridge

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

04777

Location

Fairway St Narrogin

Location Details

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1966

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 18 Nov 2019

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 30 Dec 1996 Category B

Parent Place or Precinct

03521 Narrogin Railway Station

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

30 Dec 1996

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1966

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Built in 1963/64 to replace wooden bridge which was located on the South side. 2. In 1964 hump added to allow piggy-back wagons. 3. Symbolic of Narrogin's part and importance as a Regional Railway Centre. 4. Linkage of East and West parts of town.

Physical Description

Steel subframe, timber decking.

Integrity/Authenticity

Extent of original fabric: Most of original fabric in place.

Condition

Fair

Owner Category
Westrail State Gov't

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Railway Institute Site

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

03450

Location

Fairway St Narrogin

Location Details

Opposite eastern end of Falcon Street

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1929

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

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 30 Dec 1996 Category 4

Parent Place or Precinct

03521 Narrogin Railway Station

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Railway Institute
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Railway Institute

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

21 Feb 1994

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1929

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Building erected in 1929 when transferred from Group Settlement Scheme. 2. Regularly used by railway employees until replaced (on different site) by new institute. 3. Centre for meetings and recreational gatherings (billiards, etc.) 4. Centre for instruction for railway employees.

Condition

Site

Owner Category
Westrail State Gov't

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Railway Signal Cabin

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

04778

Location

Fairway St Narrogin

Location Details

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1965

Demolition Year

2003

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 18 Nov 2019

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
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Dec 1996 Category B

Parent Place or Precinct

03521 Narrogin Railway Station

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Other
Present Use Transport\Communications Rail: Other

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, flat

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

30 Dec 1996

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1965

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Built in 1965 by S W Hawkes and Son, using the plan for the Kodjedda Signal Cabin. 2. It is significant as it forms part of the Narrogin Railway precincts - ie Station, footbridge and goods shed.

Physical Description

Timber framed steel and fibro.

Integrity/Authenticity

Extent of original fabric: Most of original fabric in place.

Condition

Poor

Owner Category
Westrail State Gov't

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Manager's Residence

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

18920

Location

172 Federal St Narrogin

Location Details

Registered as part of P19879 Butter Factory and Manager's Residence

Other Name(s)

House 172 Federal Street

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1930

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 18 Nov 2019

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
(no listings)

Parent Place or Precinct

19879 Butter Factory & Managers Residence (fmr), Narrogin

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Art Deco

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof TILE Terracotta Tile
Wall BRICK Common Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

19 Apr 2010

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

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Butter Factory & Managers Residence (fmr), Narrogin

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

19879

Location

172-174 Federal St Narrogin

Location Details

Great Southern Highway Near Railway Crossing

Other Name(s)

Art Deco House & Butter Factory
The Great Southern Co-operative Butter Co Ltd

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1918

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage Agreement YES 27 Nov 2014 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument
Heritage List Adopted 18 Nov 2019
State Register Registered 31 May 2013 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 Category A

Child Places

  • 18920 Manager's Residence
  • 01795 Butter Factory (fmr)

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Conjoined residence
Original Use INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING Dairy, Butter or Cheese Factory
Present Use COMMERCIAL Restaurant

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Art Deco

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof TILE Terracotta Tile

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements
OCCUPATIONS Grazing, pastoralism & dairying

Creation Date

11 Mar 2011

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Child Places

  • 18920 Manager's Residence
  • 01795 Butter Factory (fmr)

Integrity/Authenticity

External appearance modified by installation of security doors.

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Butter Factory (fmr)

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01795

Location

174 Federal St Narrogin

Location Details

Great Southern Hwy near Railway Crossing

Other Name(s)

The Great Southern Co-operative Butter Co Ltd

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1918, Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

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 12 Jun 2000
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Dec 1996 Category B

Parent Place or Precinct

19879 Butter Factory & Managers Residence (fmr), Narrogin

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
11716 Let our Co-operative spirit stand: A centenary history of resilience and adaptation in the Co-operative Federation of Western Australia 1919 - 2019 Book 2019

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Conjoined residence
Original Use INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING Dairy, Butter or Cheese Factory
Present Use COMMERCIAL Restaurant

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Rural industry & market gardening

Creation Date

30 May 1989

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1930, Constructed from 1919

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Erected 1919 and extended in 1920s/1930s, closed in 1950s. 2. One of the earliest major local industries of significance to the whole region. 3. Currently run, in part, as a restaurant. 4. Operation of butter factory closely linked to railways - cans of cream from individual farms collected at rail sidings on each line.

Physical Description

The building consists of two distinct red brick buildings linked together under seperate corrugated iron roofs and simple agricultral buildings.

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Mardoc Building, Narrogin

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01811

Location

40 Federal St Narrogin

Location Details

Cnr Federal and Egerton Sts

Other Name(s)

Cornwall Buildings

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1908

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 27 Feb 1996 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
Register of the National Estate Permanent 16 Apr 1991
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Dec 1996 Category A

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Cornwall, W. Architect - -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Hotel, Tavern or Inn
Original Use COMMERCIAL Restaurant
Original Use COMMERCIAL Shopping Complex
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Institutional Housing

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Anglo-Dutch

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof TILE Other Tile
Wall RENDER Cement Dressed

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries
OCCUPATIONS Hospitality industry & tourism

Creation Date

30 May 1989

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1911

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Built 1911 by TH Brown, designed in Dutch Colonial style by BH Dods. 2. Upper floors first used as Mrs Le Lievre's Coffee Palace; later became Temperance Hotel, then Mardoc Guest House. 3. Ground floor has always housed a wide variety of retail outlets, including Edwin Howell the chemist, a highly revered man. 4. The uniquely attractive and commanding presence of the building in Narrogin's main street makes it an impressive and complementary feature with the Town Hall. It is very visible to visitors approaching town from the north and east.

Physical Description

Three-storey cement rendered and brick building revealing a Dutch colonial influence c. 1911

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
BH Dods Architect 1911 -
Owner Category
Sims Construction Pty. Ltd. Other Private

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Narrogin Town Hall Complex

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01814

Location

80 Federal St Narrogin

Location Details

Cnr Federal & Fortune Sts

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1928, Constructed from 1908

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 18 May 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 30 Dec 1996 Category A

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
George Lavatar Architect - -

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
5202 Conservation plan : Narrogin Town Hall complex / prepared for the Town of Narrogin by Laura Gray, Heritage & Conservation Consultant ; in association with Lucy Williams, Historian & Heritage Consultant. Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 2001
5372 Narrogin Town Hall conservation works : final report (draft). Conservation works report 2002

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Town, Shire or District Hall
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Town, Shire or District Hall

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Government & politics
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

21 Feb 1989

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1908

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Designed by GG Lavater, built by Hugh Marsh, officially opened 1908. 2. Major venue for social occasions - local amateur and visiting professional theatre, dances, public meetings, etc. Many VIPs given civic welcomes there. 3. Public library, later art gallery in interior room at various periods. 4: In early years, Municipal Council used front rooms. 5. The building has featured on the Municipal Council logo for many years and symbolises the past and present significance of the town.

Physical Description

Two-storey stuccoed civic building with neo-classical detailing

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Hugh Marsh Architect 1908 -
George Lavatar Architect 1908 -
Owner Category
Town of Narrogin Local Gov't

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Narrogin Post Office

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01818

Location

22 Fortune St Narrogin

Location Details

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1912 to 1995

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 04 Aug 1998 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 Post Office Survey Completed 01 Mar 1992
Classified by the National Trust Classified 08 Jun 1998
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Dec 1996 Category B

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Hillson Beasley Architect - -

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 BRICK Common Brick
Roof TILE Other Tile

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Telecommunications
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Mail services

Creation Date

21 Feb 1989

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1911

Demolition Year

N/A

Parent Place or Precinct

26721 Fortune Street Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1) Built 1911 - external appearance little changed, though interior completely modernised - Narrogin's second post office. 2) Has played a major part in mail and telephone communications sine 1911.

Physical Description

Single-storey brick and tile structure with ornate brick arches to entry porches and street face.

Integrity/Authenticity

Extent of original fabric: Original fabric in place

Condition

Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Hillson Beasley, Architect 1911 -

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National Bank, Narrogin

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01817

Location

27 Fortune St Narrogin

Location Details

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1906, Constructed from 1925

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 31 Jul 2007 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
Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey Completed 30 Jun 1994
Statewide Hotel Survey Completed 01 Nov 1997

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
John Talbot Hobbs, Edward H Smith & Walter James Forbes, 1906 building Architect - -
Eales & Cohen, 1925 remodelling Architect - -

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication
9459 Conservation plan for National Bank, Narrogin for Mary & Jim Emins of Stropan Pty Ltd. Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} 2009

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Bank
Present Use COMMERCIAL Bank
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Other

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

21 Feb 1989

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Commonwealth Bank, Narrogin

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01816

Location

29 Fortune St Narrogin

Location Details

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1940 to 1989

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 18 Jan 2008 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 30 Dec 1996 Category B
Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey Completed
Statewide Bank Survey Completed 01 Nov 1997

Condition

The building is in good condition having been in current use since construction.

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
William Haydn Robertson, Commonwealth Architect (1940) Architect - -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Bank
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Multistorey residence
Present Use COMMERCIAL Bank

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Art Deco
Inter-War Stripped Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall RENDER Cement Dressed
Roof METAL Other Metal

Historic Themes

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

Creation Date

21 Feb 1989

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Parent Place or Precinct

26721 Fortune Street Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Built 1920s- a good example of art deco architecture. 2. A major savings and trading bank for local population.

Physical Description

Two-storey, brick and iron building incorporating bank and Manager's residence. Street front typical art deco style

Integrity/Authenticity

Modifications: Recent years, two modifications carried out in keeping with deco of building Extent of original fabric: All of original fabric in place

Condition

Good

Owner Category
Commonwealth Bank of Australia Other Private

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Railway House

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

24855

Location

2 Hale St Narrogin

Location Details

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 18 Nov 2019

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 30 Dec 1996 Category B

Parent Place or Precinct

14860 Railway House Narrogin (fmr)

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Housing or Quarters
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

01 Jul 2002

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1913, Constructed from 1914

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Erected 1913-14 for railway superintendent (traffic). 2. One of three aesthetically and architecturally pleasing homes forming an attractive streetscape.

Physical Description

One of a group of three brick residences with C.G.I, roofs and verandahs with ornamental parts and fascias to three sides of the building.

Condition

Excellent

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Railway Houses

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01824

Location

2-4 Hale St Narrogin

Location Details

REGISTERED AS PART OF NARROGIN RAILWAY STATION

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1913 to 1914

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

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 30 Dec 1996 Category A

Parent Place or Precinct

03521 Narrogin Railway Station

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Housing or Quarters
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Creation Date

21 Feb 1989

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

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Railway House

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

24849

Location

4 Hale St Narrogin

Location Details

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 18 Nov 2019

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 30 Dec 1996 Category B

Parent Place or Precinct

14860 Railway House Narrogin (fmr)

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Housing or Quarters

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

01 Jul 2002

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1914, Constructed from 1913

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Erected 1913-14 for railway superintendent (Loco). 2. One of three aesthetical and architecturally pleasing dwellings forming an attractive streetscape.

Physical Description

One of a group of three residences with C.G.I, roofs and verandahs with ornamental posts and fascias to three sides of the building.

Condition

Excellent

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Railway House Narrogin (fmr)

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

14860

Location

6 Hale St Narrogin

Location Details

Also part of P1824 Railway Houses

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1913

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 18 Nov 2019
Heritage Agreement YES 01 Oct 2001 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument
State Register Registered 08 Aug 2000 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 30 Dec 1996 Category B
Register of the National Estate Identified Through State Process

Parent Place or Precinct

03521 Narrogin Railway Station

Child Places

  • 24855 Railway House
  • 24849 Railway House

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Housing or Quarters

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Bungalow

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

30 Nov 1999

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1913, Constructed from 1914

Demolition Year

N/A

Child Places

  • 24855 Railway House
  • 24849 Railway House

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Erected 1913 -14 for railway superintendent. 2. One of three aesthetically and architecturally pleasing dwellings forming an attractive streetscape.

Physical Description

One of a group of three brick residences with C.G.I, roofs and verandahs with ornamental posts and fascias to three sides of building.

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Main Roads Migrant Camp (fmr), Narrogin

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

04760

Location

1 Mokine Rd Narrogin

Location Details

Cnr Great Southern Hwy & Mokine Rd

Other Name(s)

Main Roads Narrogin Headquarters

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1948

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 18 Nov 2019
State Register Registered 17 Apr 2015 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 30 Dec 1996 Category 4

Statement of Significance

The former camp house migrants working for Main Roads in Narrogin following World War II. It demonstrates the global efforts of the United Nations (UN) and the International Refugee Organisation (IRO) to resettle displaced persons, refugees and former military personnel forces throughout Europe and other parts of the world following World War II.

Physical Description

The former migrant camp comprises three prefabricated, transportable corrugated iron Nissen Huts (c.1948/49) set in an operational Main Roads industrial and manufacturing facility.

History

Theformer camp was established in 1948/49 to house migrants working for Main Roads in Narrogin after World War II. It was part of the Australian Government's post-war policy to increase population in order to reduce the country's vulnerability against attack , increase defences, and to rebuild and improve its economy by focusing upon production and State-built infrastructure.

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use Transport\Communications Road: Other
Original Use Transport\Communications Road: Other
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Other
Present Use Transport\Communications Road: Office or Administration Bldg

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall METAL Other Metal
Wall METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Immigration, emigration & refugees
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict}

Creation Date

27 Dec 1996

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1940

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Site first developed in 1940s-1950s as camping ground for migrant people. 2. Later developed as Main Roads offices and depot. 3. Nissan huts still present from migrant camp days.

Condition

Site

Owner Category
Main Roads WA State Gov't

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Narrogin Railway Station

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

03521

Location

2 Pioneer Dr Narrogin

Location Details

Place also includes: Lot 1720 Pioneer Drive, 2, 4 & 6 Hale Street, & 37 Federal Street, Narrogin.

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1907

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Completed 18 Nov 2019
State Register Registered 28 Jun 1996 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 Railway Heritage Surve Completed 01 Mar 1994
Classified by the National Trust Classified 03 Jul 1995
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Dec 1996 Category A

Child Places

  • 04778 Railway Signal Cabin
  • 14860 Railway House Narrogin (fmr)
  • 01824 Railway Houses
  • 04777 Railway Footbridge
  • 04779 Railway Goods Shed
  • 03450 Railway Institute Site

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Railway Station
Present Use Transport\Communications Rail: Railway Station

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Style

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

06 Dec 1994

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1906

Demolition Year

N/A

Child Places

  • 04778 Railway Signal Cabin
  • 14860 Railway House Narrogin (fmr)
  • 01824 Railway Houses
  • 04777 Railway Footbridge
  • 04779 Railway Goods Shed
  • 03450 Railway Institute Site

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Built 1906 when Narrogin was developing as a major rail centre. 2. Intensively used by travelling public from the entire region. 3. Heavy traffic in small goods carried by rail for many years including perishable products. 4. The "Refresh" was very famous both for train passengers and local people. 5. During World War I many troop trains met by volunteers with refreshments. 6. Many visiting dignitaries welcomed and farewelled on the platforms. 7. Departure point for railway picnics.

Physical Description

Brick, timber, iron roof, fibro addition

Integrity/Authenticity

Modifications: Brick and fibro addition to south end. Extent of original fabric: Most of original fabric in place.

Condition

Poor

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Narrogin Government Hospital (Site)

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01827

Location

Williams Rd Narrogin

Location Details

To the east of present hospital buildings.

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1935

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

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 30 Dec 1996 Category 4

Parent Place or Precinct

15426 Narrogin Regional Hospital

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use HEALTH Hospital
Original Use HEALTH Hospital

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

21 Feb 1989

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Originally built early 1900s, extended on different sites 1934, 1950s, 1960s, 1980s 1990s. 2. Centre of activity during Pneumonic Influenza, 1919. 3. Major nursing training school for many years. 4. Major district/regional hospital. 5. Services expanded to include Blood Bank, P.C.U., Maternity Wards, Palliative Care etc.

Condition

Site

Owner Category
Health Department State Gov't

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Narrogin Regional Hospital

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

15426

Location

Williams Rd Narrogin

Location Details

Inc: 1934 Administration Block (Pathology); Ward Block (Allied Health); Kitchen Block (Occup Health) and 1962 Admin Block. NOT INC: Slavin Wing, 1971 Kitchen Block, Henry House & Director of Nursing's Residence

Other Name(s)

Narrogin Hospital

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1934 to 1994

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 18 Nov 2019
State Register Registered 24 Nov 2000 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)

Child Places

  • 01827 Narrogin Government Hospital (Site)

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Public Works Dept, Mr Green Architect - -
Public Works Dept, William Hardwick Architect - -

State Heritage Office library entries

Library Id Title Medium Year Of Publication

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use HEALTH Office or Administration Bldg
Present Use HEALTH Other
Original Use HEALTH Other
Present Use HEALTH Hospital
Present Use HEALTH Office or Administration Bldg
Original Use HEALTH Hospital

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Free Classical
Post-War International

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof TILE Terracotta Tile
Wall BRICK Rendered Brick

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

08 Mar 2000

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Child Places

  • 01827 Narrogin Government Hospital (Site)

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Narrogin Memorial Park & War Memorial Pavilion

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

01819

Location

9 Williams Rd Narrogin

Location Details

Cnr Fortune St & Williams Rd

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1922 to 1923

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
Heritage List Adopted 18 Nov 2019
State Register Registered 13 Jul 2007 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 30 Dec 1996 Category A
Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey Completed 30 Jun 1994
Statewide War Memorial Survey Completed 01 May 1996

Condition

In good condition and clearly well maintained.

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
George Lavater (Pavilion, 1922) Architect - -

Place Type

Urban Park

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use PARK\RESERVE Park\Reserve
Original Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument
Present Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Monument
Original Use PARK\RESERVE Park\Reserve

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other STONE Donnybrook Sandstone

Historic Themes

General Specific
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES World Wars & other wars

Creation Date

21 Feb 1989

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Author

Town of Narrogin

Construction Date

Constructed from 1923, Constructed from 1922

Demolition Year

N/A

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds: 1. Park first used for police horses. 2. Memorial dedicated 1923 to dead of World War I, stone unveiled in 1922 by local war hero ACN Olden. 3. Dead of World War II added in 1953. 4. Over the years the park has been a major source of passive recreation. 5. Venue for entertainment (band concerts), major gatherings (eg Anzac Services), and other social gatherings (eg. striking teachers in 1990s, religious groups, etc.)

Physical Description

An informally landscaped memorial park comprising lawn, trees, garden beds, drinking fountain, barbeque, bench seats with commemortaive plaques, remnant wartime relics or trophies, and the Inter-war Free Classical style painted Donnybrook stone Memorial Pavilion. Originally constructed in commemoration to those who served in World War One, additional plaques have been added for other conflicts.

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
GG Lavater Architect 1922 1923
Owner Category
Town of Narrogin Local Gov't

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