Local Government
Busselton
Region
South West
20 Queen St Busselton
Cnr Adelaide St
Busselton
South West
Constructed from 1842
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Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Jun 1996 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
Old Post Office site and post box, a location marked only by the pillar post box, has cultural heritage significance as the site of one of the earliest post offices in Busselton. The post box has intrinsic aesthetic value as a fine piece of craftsmanship.
Cast iron post box, Victorian decorative style.
Nothing remains of the post office; a post box c.1842 marks the site. The post box is constructed of cast iron and has a decorative top, with ER II in raised lettering on the bottom section of the pillar.
The site of one of the earliest post office in Busselton. The first Post Office was also known at the Herring’s Cottage as John Herring was appointed as the first Post Master. The cottage was erected on the first campsite in Busselton.
Integrity Notes: The post office has been demolished, but the post box continues to serve its intended purpose.
Authenticity Notes: The authenticity of the post box is high.
Post Box: High Degree/High Degree
The post box is in good condition.
Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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Busselton Historic Society;"Historic Busselton, 3rd edition" | January 1978 |
Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
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11358 | Cast iron pillar boxes of Western Australia: An early history of the J & E Ledger foundry | Book | 2015 |
Historic Site
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Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
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Other | METAL | Cast Iron |
Other | BRICK | Other Brick |
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TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
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