Local Government
Dundas
Region
Goldfields
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Location
82 Prinsep St Norseman
Location Details
Cnr Ramsay St
Construction Date
Constructed from 1959, Constructed from 1897
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 09 Sep 2003 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 08 Mar 1994 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Statewide Post Office Survey | Completed | 01 Mar 1992 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 14 Aug 1995 | 1 |
1 |
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Statement of Significance
Aesthetic Value: The building remains mostly in it's original condition and makes a significant contribution to the streetscape being located on the corner.
Historic Value: Built five years after the discovery of gold in Norseman, used to inform authorities of gold shipments.
Social Value: Used as a meeting place gauged by the arrival and departure of mail.
Physical Description
A single storey building constructed of coarse rubble stone work, renderd quoins and architraves. Original verandah posts have been replaced with simple wooden posts and all chimneys have been removed.
Integrity/Authenticity
Extent of Original Fabric: Most
Authenticity: One of the earliest and most substantial public buildings built in Norseman.
Condition
Fair
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5748 | Images CD No. 3 : Dundas Group. | C D Rom | 2002 |
| 10218 | Norseman Post Office | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2014 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
31 Aug 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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