Local Government
Broomehill-Tambellup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Norrish St Tambellup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Road Board Offices (fmr)
Shire Hall
Construction Date
Constructed from 1907, Constructed from 1925
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 15 May 1997 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 10 Sep 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Sep 1998 |
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Statement of Significance
The site is important for it's association with the agricultural activities of the district and historically significant for incorporating part of the original Agricultural Hall erected in 1907.
Physical Description
Federation Free Classical single storey rendered brick building with symmetrical facade displaying many characterstics of the Federation Academic Classical style with the omission of columns. Bricks were locally made by SW Taylor and O Saggers. Corrugated iron roof.
History
Originally built in 1907 as the Agricultural Hall. This former hall now forms part of the foundation of the present hall. The bricks were carted by farmers 1906 at the time of construction, the hall was considered one of the finest buildings of the Great Southern Region.
Rebuilding the hall, began in 1925 under the control of the Roads Board, because of the growing needs of the community.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High Degree
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Town, Shire or District Hall |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Free Classical |
| Federation Academic Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | RENDER | Other Render |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
Creation Date
03 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
10 May 2021Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.