Local Government
Perth
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
13 St Georges Tce Perth
Location Details
also part of 4277
Construction Date
Constructed from 1898
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 20 Dec 1985 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 07 Apr 1992 |
Register Entry |
Heritage Council |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Aboriginal Heritage Sites Register | Permanent |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 Feb 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Oct 1980 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Survey of 20th Ctry Architecture | Completed | 01 Mar 1988 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 28 Mar 2023 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Local Heritage Survey | Completed\Draft | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 2001 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
The place was designed by H Beasley during J Grainger's term as Principal Government Architect, in the style of free classicism.
The place has historical significance as the building was completed and officially opened on June 22, 1899 on the occasion of the anniversary of the Queen's accession and the visit of the Admiral Commanding-In-Chief.
The place is of social significance as it has always been a venue for most important functions entertaining distinguished visitors.
Physical Description
The ballroom is a three-level building constructed of stone and banded brick walls and is covered with a clay tiled roof. Its basic accommodation consists of an entry hall leading into the ballroom which incorporates an upper level gallery, and with a supper room of corresponding size at the lower level. The place includes the ballroom, dining room and other miscellaneous facilities sited adjacent to and within the same grounds as Government House.
History
This building was constructed next to the original Government House (1834) which was demolished during the 1880's. Soon after completion of the new building, extensive alterations were carried out to suit the requirements of the new governor. Major additions were constructed in 1898, these included a dining room, supper room and billiard room. During World War II Government House was used as government offices.
Integrity/Authenticity
High level of integrity.
Medium level of authenticity.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q 711.409 | SED A City and Its Setting (1986) by Seddon George | ||
| Perth Central Heritage Precinct Considine and Griffiths | 1998 | ||
| 1.43/13 | Heritage Place File | City of Perth | |
| 720.9941 | WES Western Towns and Buildings (1979), pp 270 by Pitt Morrison, M and White , J |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7431 | Government House, Perth, Western Australia. | Book | 1992 |
| 11643 | Government House and Grounds, & Government House Ballroom, Perth | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2016 |
| 9840 | Government House and Western Australian Society 1829 - 2010 | Heritage Study {Other} | 2011 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Tudor |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
23 Jul 2024Disclaimer
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