Local Government
Dundas
Region
Goldfields
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Location
45km SE of Cocklebiddy Roadhouse Cocklebiddy
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Eyre Telegraph Station
Eyres Sand Patch Telegraph Station
Construction Date
Constructed from 1978, Constructed from 1897
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 28 Nov 2003 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jan 1995 | 1 |
1 |
|
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The building is significant on the following grounds:
Aesthestic Value: The Building is representative of the styles of hte period and makes a siginificant contribution to the landscape.
Historic Value: It is associated with the construction of the telegraph line to connect Western Australia with the national network. Explorer Eyre and party rested in the area for about three weeks before resuming their journey.
Social Value: The area has been suggested as having value as a tourist destination.
Physical Description
A limestone block building with timber-framed verandah and corrugated iron roof painted red; two chimneys (possible remnants of previous buildings) situated 200m east.
Integrity/Authenticity
Authenticity: Most of the original fabric remains intact. Deterioration due to vandalism and weathering is apparent.
Extent of original Fabric: Most
Modifications: None
Condition
Good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9473 | Eyre bird observatory (former Eyre telegraph station) conservation plan prepared for Birds Australia and the Department of Conservation and Land Management. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2005 |
| 9026 | Eyre bird observatory. Eyre telegraph station (fmr). Conservation works final report. | Conservation works report | 2008 |
| 5748 | Images CD No. 3 : Dundas Group. | C D Rom | 2002 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Wall | CONCRETE | Reinforced Concrete |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Telecommunications |
Creation Date
13 May 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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.