Local Government
Narembeen
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
37 Churchill St Narembeen
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Bankwest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1955
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 31 Jul 1996 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The place demonstrates associations with the prosperity of the 1960s in the wheatbelt, and is a representative example of commercial architecture of the period.
Physical Description
The contemporaneously modern salmon brick facade has since been painted over, as have the green ceramic tiles at the entry. The deep recessed windows on the north side were designed in consideration of the shading requirements. The interior was open plan with acoustic considerations. Colours were neutral with strong colour accents. Addresses the corner.
History
The site was originally occupied by "Doughy" Burrows who operated a bakery and sold the bread through the adjacent Trading Company Store. In 1928 the Bakery closed when George Schultz bought the place. He was the founder and conductor of the Narembeen Brass Band in 1928, and his home was used for band practice, and the venue for private music lessons. The Band was a regular feature of Saturday night shopping in Narembeen, and at public occasions and sporting events. One of Schultz's two sons in the band was killed in the early 1930s, and the family left town. John Hoskins took over as band conductor, and later it was Burlinson until the war, when the Band ended. Brian Price, an inaugural young band member, continued as the bugler, and Peter Walker, the drumbeat for the Anzac Day services. In 1946 the R & I bank was operating a branch in temporary premises in Narembeen. Post war prosperity led to expansion, and by 1955, this purpose built premises were constructed. It continues to function as a Bank, now known as Bankwest.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact
Authenticity: High degree
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWD | Architect | 1955 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bristow I; "Seedtime & Harvest A History of the Narembeen District 1888-1988". | Shire of Narembeen | 1988 | |
| "Newspaper Article". | Bruce Rock-Narembeen-Corrigin Post | 06/10/1955 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Other Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
16 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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