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Morawa Police Station & Court House

Author

Shire of Morawa

Place Number

10150
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Location

Stokes Rd Morawa

Location Details

Local Government

Morawa

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1967

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 28 Sep 2012

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 01 Aug 1996

Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

The building was erected during the mineral boom of the 1960s and is a good example of its era.

Physical Description

A cream brick building with flat roof and metal facia, overlooking one of two railway crossings in the town.
There is a plaque of satin bronze, 55cm x 42cm, on the front wall, with the following inscription:
This building was opened on 17th March 1967 by

The Premier and Treasurer of Western Australia The Hon. David Brand M.L.A.
in association with the Hon. K.F. Griffith M.L.C. minister for justice and
the Hon. J.F. Craig M.L.A.
minister for police Architect Robert Blatchford Perth
Builder
S. & M. Wojcik Northam

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity:
The original fabric is fully intact.
Modifications:
Nil

Condition

Very Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
Robert Blatford, Architect 1967 -

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Police Station or Quarters
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Courthouse
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Courthouse
Present Use GOVERNMENTAL Police Station or Quarters

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Other Metal

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Law & order

Creation Date

19 Dec 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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.