Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Mitchell St Merredin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1934
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 24 Mar 2005 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
|
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The building is a good example, of a country Court .House of the period and is of
architectural significance. It was officially opened 8 May, 1934.
Physical Description
Located on the front property boundary, the building hais a central portico, with twin Ionic columns in front of the court room; along either side of the court room lower in height, are banks of offices, with their entries from the sides of the portico. There are fireplaces with stepped chimneys in both offices and the court room.
History
Themes: Social and Civic Activities - Law and Order
Integrity/Authenticity
The external appearance of the building remains consistent, providing a high integrity.
Condition
Very Good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5006 | Technical clauses : IT cabling upgrades for various courts. | Report | 2001 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Art Deco |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
Creation Date
31 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.