Local Government
Karratha
Region
Pilbara
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Location
Roe St Roebourne
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Shire Offices
Union Bank
Construction Date
Constructed from 1888
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 25 Feb 2005 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 14 May 1991 |
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| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 Mar 1984 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Nominated | 30 May 1984 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Sep 2013 | Category A |
Category A |
City of Karratha |
Values
· The place is a good example of Victorian Free Classical architectural style.
· The place is rare as a stone purpose built bank.
· The place is historically significant as it was the first purpose built bank building in the Northwest.
· The place exhibits features indicative of the gold boom and represents the affluence in the community at the time of the gold rush.
Physical Description
‘The Library is built of local stone, randomly laid, with a corrugated iron roof. The corners are completed with cement quoins. The building has an imposing Victorian Free Classical portico. Iron balustrades form a decorative feature of the façade. The interior walls are rendered and painted. A strong room was included in the original construction. The overall cost was £4100, which was inclusive of bank fittings. Living quarters were provided at the rear, which are now badly in need of repair. Being constructed partly of timber, they are termite infested.’
History
‘Situated across the road from the rail terminal and on the main road to the goldfields, this was the first purpose built bank building in the north west. It was used as a bank until 28th February 1929. The building became the Roads Board Head Office in 1931 finally becoming the Library and the Infant Health Clinic in 1975.’ ‘The imposing style and scale of the building reflects the confidence and prosperity of the Gold Boom years.’
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity- High
Authenticity- Moderate
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Charles Inskip | Architect | - | - |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11390 | Union Bank Building DRAFT | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2011 |
| 2856 | Roebourne office annex conservation works | Heritage Study {Other} | 1997 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Library |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Mar 2022Disclaimer
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