Local Government
Broomehill-Tambellup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Cnr Journal & India Sts Broomehill
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1892
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 21 Nov 1996 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 13 Aug 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 21 Nov 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
The place demonstrates associations with early postal services in the Broome Hill district.
Physical Description
The Broomehill Post office is located in India Street, Broomhill. A similar Post Office building can be seen in Mount Barker, so it can be said that this design was used in other Post Office buildings. The Postmater's residence is to the rear of the building.
History
early records show that Eticup had an official Postmaster as ealry as 1879. The postal services were transferred to Broome Hill in 1889 and the post could be collected from JJ Garity's store prior to the current Post Office being built in 1892.
Integrity/Authenticity
Extent of Original Fabric: 70%
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broomehill Historical Society Records |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
15 Jul 1988Publish 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.