Railway Goods Shed (fmr), Sandstone

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02352 Sandstone Townsite Group

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Statement of Significance

The Railway Goods Shed has high significance as one of the few remaining heritage places associated with the railway. The shed combined with the railway tank stand (Site No. 15), the railway dam and sidings are the only visual evidence of the railway which figured prominently in the development of Sandstone. The design is typical of utilitarian structures.

Physical Description

Large shed of timber frame construction with corrugated cladding. It has two large entrances on the east and west facades, through which the train carriages would have passed. A door rail remains as evidence of the sliding door to the east facade. An additional opening with a sliding door in place is located on the southern facade The building has a sloping roof. The shed is constructed on two levels for ease of loading. The remains of a railway siding are located adjacent to the shed.

History

The railway was extended to Sandstone in 1910 and remained in operation until 1949. Originally the Railway Goods Shed was much larger. The Railway Station, a timber framed corrugated iron clad structure, has been demolished along with the Station Master's House.

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Integrity: Medium Degree

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Fair

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Dandaraga Homestead

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09127 Dandaraga Homestead, inc Shearer's Qtrs

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The Dandaraga Homestead has historic significance for its association with the pastoral industry in the Sandstone district.

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Dandaraga Shearer's Quarters

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09127 Dandaraga Homestead, inc Shearer's Qtrs

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The Dandaraga Shearer's Quarters has historic significance for its association with the Dandaraga Pastoral Station and the pastoral industry in the Sandstone district.

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Old Stock Yards

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The old Stock Yards have historic significance for their association with the pastoral industry in the Sandstone district.

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Sandstone Police Station House & Gaol (fmr)

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02352 Sandstone Townsite Group

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• 23974 Gaol Fmr
• 24488 Former Police Station House

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Black Range Church, Sandstone

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02352 Sandstone Townsite Group

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Statement of Significance

The Roman Catholic Church has high social significance as the main centre for the Catholic Church in Sandstone. The building also has high streetscape value, it being a prominent feature of the eastern section of the town. The place, in its isolated setting, has landmark value because of its striking yet simple design.

Physical Description

The church is timber framed, clad with corrugated iron and supported by timber stumps. Entry to the church is via several steps to a small entry porch attached to the eastern facade. The porch on the northwest corner could possibly be the priest's entrance. The roofline of this porch is covered by a lean-to roof with a slightly shallower pitch which appears to be an extension of the main roof. The church features a steeply pitched gable roof which has previously been painted green and seven slender louvre windows with pointed arch heads. A Iouvred air vent in the gable wall with a pointed top, which reflects the window shape, is situated high on the eastern facade. The guttering has come unattached or is missing in places. A wooden frame, possibly where the church bell hung, stands adjacent to the church.

History

The first Roman Catholic mass was held in Sandstone on 20 October, 1907. The church was built in 1908 and opened by Bishop Kelly of Geraldton on 29 November, 1908. A convent, which functioned as a convent-school for the local catholic children, was located immediately north of the church however this has been demolished. Although the Uniting Church had been using the building once a month there have been no regular services in recent times. About fifteen years ago the church bell was removed to Meekatharra.

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Integrity: High Degree

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Former Police Station House

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09110 Sandstone Police Station House & Gaol (fmr)

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Statement of Significance

The former Police Station House has historic significance for its association with law and order in Sandstone and its relationship with the adjacent Gaol building.

Physical Description

The former Police Station House is a timber framed building clad with corrugated iron. It has verandahs to all sides, the south west corner of which is enclosed with asbestos sheeting and lattice. The house has a medium pitched hipped roof, while the verandah roof to the east elevation is flat. Windows are timber framed and the building is surrounded by a corrugated iron fence.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Medium Modifications: Verandahs partly enclosed with asbestos to south-west corner.

Condition

Good

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Sandstone Townsite Group

Child Places

• 11394 Shop
• 06656 National Hotel
• 09118 House
• 17094 Old Tank Stand - site
• 09116 School Teacher's House (fmr)
• 02355 Railway Goods Shed (fmr), Sandstone
• 02356 Black Range Church, Sandstone
• 02350 Warden's Court, Quarters & Offices (fmr)
• 09110 Sandstone Police Station House & Gaol (fmr)
• 09117 House
• 06526 Post and Telephone Office and Quarters

Statement of Significance

Sandstone Townsite Group, comprising a number of separate places located throughout the townsite and primarily built between 1908 and the 1920s. It is importance and rare as an extant Midwest mining town that has survived extreme periods of growth and decline. The sparse arrangement of the low-scale individual elements within a flat red-dirt landscape creates an evocative visual impression of the difficulties and remoteness of Western Australian goldfields life.

Physical Description

The group includes: National Hotel (1907), Warden's Court and Offices (fmr) (1908), Black Range Church (1908), Sandstone Post Office and Quarters (1909), School Teacher's House (fmr) (1910), Police Quarters (fmr) (1910), Railway Goods Shed (1910), and dwellings at 18 Thaduna Street (1922-23) 97 Payne Street (c.1929) and Store (1946).

History

The townsite of Sandstone was established in 1906 as the centre of major mining in the local area. The town rapidly developed with a great number of both government and private buildings being erected. The gold boom at Sandstone was however short lived and its population quickly declined in the 1910s and 1920s. A resurgence was experiences after World War II as the town benefitted from the wool boom.

Condition

Sandstone Townsite Group is generally in fair condition. Maintenance takes place on an as-needed basis to most places, but little maintenance or restoration work has taken place to the Goods Shed for many years.

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Sandstone Power Station

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Statement of Significance

The Power Station has high social significance given that it provides the town's power supply.

Physical Description

This large steel shed has a roller door to the east elevation which front onto the street. Three large mufflers are attached to the north facade. The Power Station is surrounded by a high fence.

History

The SEC Power Station was opened on 28 November, 1975 by Mr Mensaros, the Minister for Local Government.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Degree

Condition

Very Good

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House

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02352 Sandstone Townsite Group

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Statement of Significance

The house has historic significance as a transported house formerly associated with the mining settlement of Youanmi. The place also has considerable townscape quality given the scale and building materials incorporated.

Physical Description

This small timber framed cottage is clad with corrugated iron. The front verandah is now enclosed with corrugated iron sheeting. There is a rear lean-to roof and further corrugated iron structures located behind the house.

History

The house was formerly the Youanmi Buffalo Lodge. (Owner's Knowledge)

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Medium Degree Modifications: Verandah enclosed to front (west) elevation.

Condition

Good

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Sandstone Mine

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State Battery (fmr), Sandstone

Condition

State Battery (fmr), Sandstone is in fair to poor condition. Portions of the Battery are unsafe as structural members require repair and/or refixing. The place is being preserved by the Shire of Sandstone, as the Shire recognises its heritage value and the social significance of the place to the community.

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The former State Battery has high historic significance for its essential role in the mining industry in the Sandstone district. The place has further significance given that much of the machinery is still intact.

Physical Description

A large timber framed structure which is clad with corrugated iron. It contains a five head stamper, a diesel engine with a large generator, a cooling system attached to the southern facade and other machinery inside. There is evidence of white ant damage. There is a wire fence running around the perimeter of the Battery.

History

A State Battery was established at Sandstone by removing one which had fallen into disuse at Paynesville, about 80km west of Sandstone. Andrew Irvine was appointed the first manager of the Battery and was responsible for its dismantling and removal to the new site, which was a small distance west of the present location. Teams of horses, donkeys and bullocks were used to transport the Battery in early 1904. Irvine collapsed and died on April 10, just prior to its completion. The Battery was moved to its present site in 1925. Initially it was operated by coking local wood, but was later converted to diesel power. During its working life a total of 135, 809 tons of ore were treated here, producing 115, 787 ounces of bullion. The Battery closed in 1982.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Degree

Condition

Fair

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House

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02352 Sandstone Townsite Group

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If verified, the house has historic significance as one of the first residences built in Sandstone. The building materials are representative of those used throughout the region. The place has considerable townscape value, given its corner location and the aesthetic charm it displays.

Physical Description

This small timber framed cottage is entirely clad with corrugated iron and features a verandah to the front (west) elevation and a rear lean-to roof. It has a steeply pitched gable roof and lean to verandah roof. Two metal chimneys are attached to the southern elevation.

History

This house is said to be one of the first residences built in Sandstone. (Local Knowledge).

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: High Degree

Condition

Fair

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