Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
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Location
20 George St Pinjarra
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1896, Constructed from 1923
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | |||
| State Register | Registered | 10 Oct 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 | 25 Aug 2011 | Category A |
Category A |
|
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 27 Oct 1998 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Interim | 24 Jun 1997 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Aboriginal Heritage Sites Register | Interim |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Statewide Post Office Survey | Completed | 01 Mar 1992 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified |
|
Heritage Council | ||
Statement of Significance
Pinjarra Post Office is a fine example of a Federation Arts and Crafts public building.
Pinjarra Post Office is aesthetically linked with other prominent public buildings within the
town’s heritage precinct.
Pinjarra Post Office is a fine example of the public architecture of George Temple-Poole, one of the State’s most prominent architects.
Physical Description
Pinjarra Post Office is a two-storey building designed by George Temple-Poole in
Federation Arts and Crafts style with a single-storey addition by W. B. Hardwick.
History
Pinjarra Post Office was built in 1896, by H. Parker for £968.11.02, and designed by
Colonial Architect, George Temple-Poole. The building was described as ‘a two-storey brick
building, affording accommodation for the postal department on the ground floor, and
quarters on the upper floor. There are also necessary outbuildings.’
The original building was built of terracotta coloured clay bricks with a shingled roof in the
Federation Arts and Crafts style.
In 1923, the building underwent additions and alterations under the supervision of the
Principal Architect of the Public Works Department, W. Hardwick.
The alterations included the conversion of postal offices to the postmaster’s residence on
the lower level with two bedrooms and a lounge within the earlier building space. A singlestorey
addition to the northern side created space dedicated to postal activity.
Minor modifications were made to the building exterior and interior between 1923 and 1944,
including the change in the building function from residential to postal activity.
In 1968 the Meckering Earthquake caused structural damage to the second storey of
Pinjarra Post Office, As a result, the entire second storey elevation was rebuilt after 1972.
The building ceased operating as a Post Office in July 2008. Post Office services reopened
in the newly-constructed ‘Pinjarra Junction’ shopping centre.
In 2009-10 internal repairs and maintenance work were carried out.
In 2010 planning consent was issued for a beautician and a video shop to occupy the
building. Some internal works will be required, such as the installation of a stud wall and the
construction of a bathroom.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 067 | Municipal Inventory |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8905 | Pinjarra Post Office. Conservation works: final report. | Conservation works report | 2007 |
| 5475 | Pinjarra Post Office - cnr George & James Streets, Pinjarra : Conservation Plan / written by Heritage & Conservation Professionals for Terpou Corporation. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2002 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
| Other Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Arts and Crafts |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Handmade Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Mail services |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 May 2021Disclaimer
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