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Commercial Bank of Australia (fmr)

Author

Shire of Quairading

Place Number

02298
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Location

Heal St Quairading

Location Details

Local Government

Quairading

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1937

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

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 Bank Survey Completed 01 Nov 1997

Heritage Council
Municipal Inventory Adopted 18 Apr 1996 Category 3

Category 3

Recognition of cultural heritage value; Provide recognition and protection through the processes of the Town Planning Scheme. Recommend that the place is retained and conserved if possible. Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The bank represents the sustainability and progress of the region. The place is a significant element in the streetscape of the main street of Quairading.

Physical Description

Brick construction with a hipped tiled roof. The street facade has a rendered parapet with rendered pilasters. The balanced asymmetrical facade has two recessed entries each with a parapet feature.

History

The Commercial Bank commenced operations in Quairading in 1927, in rooms rented from Mr Renwick. The bank moved temporarily to the old National Bank building while the existing premises were constructed in 1937.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact
Authenticity: Medium degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Eaton F; "The Golden Grain and the Silver Fleece, A History of Quairading 1859-1930". Shire of Quairading 1979

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Bank
Present Use COMMERCIAL Insurance Building

Architectural Styles

Style
Inter-War Art Deco

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

27 Apr 1989

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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