Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
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Location
28 George St Pinjarra
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Edenvale Information and Coordination Centre
Construction Date
Constructed from 1909
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 11 Jun 2004 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Aug 2011 | Category B |
Category B |
|
Statement of Significance
The street facade of Road Board Offices has high aesthetic value.
Road Board Offices is associated with the foundation of local government for the Murray District.
Physical Description
Constructed from local red brick with sand finished banding around windows and stucco
decoration under windows. The outhouse comprises jarrah weatherboard to mid-height with
asbestos panel walls.
History
The Murray Roads Board was initially set up in 1871 after the State Legislative Council
passed two local government acts, one being for the restructuring of several municipal
councils, whilst the other sought the creation of Road Boards.
The first members of the Murray Roads Board were: J. Logue, A. Birch, T. Fawcett, H. H.
Hall, H. Sutton, J. Wellard and J. Batt.
Prior to constructing its own quarters, Murray Road Board met in Mechanic’s Hall on
George Street.
Road Board Offices was constructed in 1909, for £217 18s. This building was the offices of
the Murray Road Board from 1909 to 1935. It was one of the early Road Board offices built
in the State.
In 1935, the Road Board proposed construction of new offices, but this was fiercely
opposed by local residents who did not want to see their rates spent on the project.
Consequently, in September 1935 the Murray Road Board shifted quarters, taking as offices
the former school buildings on Henry Street.
Since 1935 the building has had a number of uses.
In 1997 the building was reroofed, with replacement gutters, flashings, purlins and sheeting.
The electrics were also upgraded at this time, In 1999, the external brickwork was
repointed. In 2003 boundary fencing was installed.
From August 2010 the place is being used as a community centre known as ‘George St
Hub’.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richards, Ronald 'Murray and Mandurah' | shire of Murray & City of Mandurah | 1993 | |
| West Australian pp. 16 | West Australian Newspaper 11 June 1935 | 1935 | |
| West Australian pp. 9 | West Australian Newspaper 26 September 1935 | 1935 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 076 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Government & politics |
Creation Date
08 Feb 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 May 2021Disclaimer
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