Local Government
Mingenew
Region
Midwest
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Location
23 Victoria St Mingenew
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Historical Society Office
Construction Date
Constructed from 1905, Constructed from 1906
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 Oct 1996 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 Sep 1986 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
|
Heritage Council | ||
Statement of Significance
The building is the original Road Board Office and meeting place of the Upper Irwin Road Board (excised from the Irwin Road Board in 1901).
The building conforms to the general style of architecture in this period of the town's development. (Anglican Church, Hall {now the Lesser Hall, incorporating the Shire Offices}).
Physical Description
Single room building constructed of local sandstone with mud mortar joints, rendered. Corrugated iron roof. Front door and four narrow windows, supported by curved iron lintels. Brickwork painted, with white painted joints.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: The building has a high integrity and, with the exception of the front door, is as originally constructed.
Modifications: Front door and frame replaced with those from Mungaterra Homestead in 1970s
Condition
Fairoverall - interior good with no evidence of cracking; exterior some cracking above windows and deterioration of stone and mortar.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Mingenew 1846-1986". | Mingenew Historical Society | 1988 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1492 | Mingenew Roads Board Building and Lesser Hall: conservation plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1996 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Agricultural Hall |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Sandstone, other |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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