Local Government
Toodyay
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
115 Stirling Tce Toodyay
Location Details
Cnr Duke St GPS: 0449291 6509147
Other Name(s)
Newcastle Post & Telegraph Office
Construction Date
Constructed from 1897 to 1970
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Dec 2012 | ||
| State Register | Registered | 11 Aug 1995 |
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Aug 1998 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Oct 1980 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Statewide Post Office Survey | Completed | 01 Mar 1992 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 07 Jun 1977 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The place has historic value as it represents the development of postal services to the district during a time of expansion of rural centres. The place has aesthetic value as a fine example of Public Works Architecture from the late 19th century and the civic architecture of George Temple Poole. The place also makes a significant contribution to the streetscape of Toodyay.
The place has social value as a venue for social interaction and contributes to the community sense of place.
Physical Description
Red brick construction with low pitched hipped corrugated iron roof, The return frontage is symmetrical in form, the corner dominated by an arched entrance, verandah at the upper storey with timbered balustrade. The roof form of this section of the building continues the rhythm of the main roofing structure albeit at a lower level. Timber framed sash windows with multi-paned upper sashes. Scrolled sills to lower level windows. Single and double storey extensions to the rear.
History
Postal services were available in the Toodyay area from 1842 in various locations until this building was constructed in 1897. After new buildings were constructed in York, a deputation of Toodyay citizens approached Premier Forrest in 1895, and asked for a new courthouse and Town Hall, a grant for the Mechanics Institute and the immediate building of a new post office. The Public Works Department subsequently selected sites for the new public buildings in Toodyay and the post office was constructed.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Authenticity: High
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Temple Poole | Architect | 1897 | - |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Two storey residence |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Arts and Crafts |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Telecommunications |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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