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Post Office residence (fmr)

Author

Shire of Narembeen

Place Number

24744
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Location

3 Churchill St Narembeen

Location Details

Local Government

Narembeen

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1927

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
Municipal Inventory Adopted 31 Jul 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 place demonstrates a way of life no longer practiced, and a significant association with communications in Narembeen.

Physical Description

Timber framed weatherboard and iron building. Verandahs on the north east corner have been enclosed, leaving a small entry verandah. The frontage features a gable detail within the otherwise hipped roof, with a break pitch verandah under the main roof.

History

Built to accommodate the Postmasters employed by the Postmaster General's Department, it is located immediately next to the Post Office.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact
Authenticity: High degree

Condition

Very Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
PWD Architect 1927 -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Bristow I; "Seedtime & Harvest A History of the Narembeen District 1888-1988". Shire of Narembeen 1988

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use Transport\Communications Comms: Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Mail services

Creation Date

03 Apr 2002

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

31 Dec 2016

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