Local Government
Kojonup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Lot 166 Gordon St Kojonup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Kojunup Tourist Bureau
Construction Date
Constructed from 1906
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 16 May 2008 |
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 | ||||
| Statewide Railway Heritage Surve | Completed | 01 Mar 1994 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 22 Sep 1997 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Completed\Draft | 03 Oct 2015 | Exceptional |
Exceptional |
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Statement of Significance
The Railway Station has historic, social and aesthetic value and has been permanently entered on the State Register of Heritage Places.
Physical Description
This rectangular weatherboard station building has a verandah under a broken backed roof across the front elevation. The ridge of the red tiled roof is capped with ornate tiles. The verandah is supported by timber posts. The gables on the side elevations feature wooden trim.
Other features of significance in the railway station precinct are:
-A metal railway crane which appears to still have all its parts intact.
-Two corrugated iron sheds which have been painted in the past
-A stone and cement ramp, used for loading stock.
-A row of tall eucalypt trees (spotted gums) which provide dense shade.
History
The arrival of the railway in Kojonup in 1907 was an extremely important milestone for the district. Prior to this, Kojonup had been overlooked when the Great Southern Railway from Albany and Beverley was built. Neighbouring railway towns like Broomehill had prospered with the impact of the railway link. The Kojonup connection from katanning was a light rail system, with 31 miles of line. The Kojonup terminus cost seventeen thousand, one hundred and ninety seven pounds and five shillings. The railway beccame important as a means of passenger transport,and for transporting livestock and agricultural produce. The station building has been freshly painted and is presently used as a base for the Kojonup Tourist Association.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity - High
Authenticity - High
Condition
Fair
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kojonup Tourist Railway Committee | Architect | - | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bignell, Merle "First the Spring" |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
31 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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