Lake Grace Station Master's House (fmr)

Author

Shire of Lake Grace

Place Number

12659

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Location

23 Stubbs St Lake Grace

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Lake Grace Stationmaster's House (fmr)

Local Government

Lake Grace

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1924

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Adopted	18 Dec 2019

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	23 Sep 1998	Category C	Category C Recognition of cultural heritage value; Provide recognition and protection through the processes of the Town Planning Scheme. Recommend that the place is retained and conserved if possible. The owner would be required to submit a development application for approval prior to any redevelopment. It is recommended that the place is photographically recorded prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The place has significant associations with the lake grace stationmasters since 192 and demonstrates a way of life associated with the railways which is no longer practised. The place contributes to the main street streetscape for its identifiable association with the railways, and is integral within the railway precinct.

Physical Description

Timber framed and weatherboard clad with a hipped clay terracotta tiled roof. The verandahs have been entirely enclosed with lattice.

History

On 19 June 1916, the railway from Wagin to Lake Grace. That year the townsite of Lake Grace was declared. A staff cabin and waiting shelter were in place at Lake Grace Station in the early 1920s. In 1924, plans for the new railway station, Stationmaster's house and goods shed were drawn in advance of the line being extended eastwards to Newdegate in 1926. On 1 January 1925 a Stationmaster was appointed to Lake Grace station. Lake Grace became a junction in 1933 when the line northwards to Hyden opened. On 24 July 1987 the railway station closed.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact/Redeemable
Authenticity: High Degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
Milne R; "All Change at Lake Grace".	unpublished,	undated.
"Australian Railway Historical Society Bulletin".	Australian Railway Historical Society	1986
MIlne R; "Salt Pans & XMOs, The Newdegate and Hyden extensions".

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence
Original Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	TILE	Terracotta Tile
Wall	TIMBER	Weatherboard

Historic Themes

General	Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

23 Oct 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

30 Apr 2021

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