Local Government
Wongan-Ballidu
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cnr Railway & Wallis Sts Burakin
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Post Office & Telephone Agency
Wesfarmer's Agency
Construction Date
Constructed from 1929
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 | 17 Sep 1998 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
The place represents associations with the earliest communication facilities in Burakin. It has associations with commercial enterprises and early identities of Burakin.
Physical Description
The place has been extensively renovated.
History
n 1929, Wesfarmers built and opened a branch in Burakin, and the post office opened at that place. P Mann was the Wesfarmers manager who also operated the Post Office. A Telephone hook up was arranged between the WAGR and PMG.
The Post office was located in the Miller's house. Later the Harewoods who were of the Salvation Army faith, took over the post office and the premises.
A telegraph post is still evident in Robinson st opposite the hall.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Thompson ; "Research". | Unpublished | ||
| ACKLAND RRB ; "Wongan Ballidu Pioneering Days ". | Shire of Wongan-Balidu | 1965 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Other Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
05 Oct 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jul 2020Disclaimer
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