Local Government
Mt Magnet
Region
Midwest
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Location
Lot 404 Naughton St Mt Magnet
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Fmr Mount Magnet School
Construction Date
Constructed from 1898
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Aug 1996 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The former Schoolmaster's House has high historic and social significance for its long association with education in the community. The place has further significance in connection with the adjacent school [Place No.4], as well as commanding high streetscape value. In addition, it is one of only a few remaining buildings of mud brick construction in Mount Magnet.
Physical Description
This building is of mud brick and stone construction and has a dutch gable corrugated iron roof. It originally featured surrounding verandahs, however the east elevation has since been enclosed with asbestos sheeting and lattice. There is a corrugated iron extension to the rear. The walls are presently painted red-pink.
History
The first school in Mt Magnet was opened on 24 February, 1896 although the location of this school in unclear. On 24 January 1898 this school building was condemned by the Medical Officer as unfit given the inadequate space and high temperatures inside. The school was closed until a new building was constructed. On 1 February, 1898 the new school built of mud brick bats was ready for use. Designed by architects Wilkinson and Smith, the building also accommodated the teacher's residence. [Drawn to Mt Magnet, p62 & 81-2] When the new school was built c 1900-02 this building was used as the schoolmaster's residence. [Brymora, W. & Heritage Council Database File]
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium Degree
Modifications: Enclosed verandahs to east elevation.
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilkinson & Smith | Architect | 1898 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| W Brymora; "Mount Magnet- Gold Town at the Crossroads". | |||
| HCWA Database | |||
| L Day & K Morrissey; "Drawn to Mt Magnet". p 62, 81-82 | Shire of Mt Magnet | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Housing or Quarters |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | EARTH | Adobe {Mud Brick} |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
27 Mar 2012Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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