Local Government
Bunbury
Region
South West
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Location
Lot 500 Stephen St Bunbury
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Police Office,Bunbury Court House Annexe,SES
Post & Telegraph Office, Police Qtrs,Regional
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage Agreement | YES | 01 Sep 2017 |
Text of the Heritage Agreement |
Heritage Council |
| Heritage List | YES | 13 Dec 2002 | City of Bunbury | |
| State Register | Registered | 12 Jul 2002 |
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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 01 Jul 1981 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 25 Mar 1986 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 04 Sep 2001 |
|
City of Bunbury | |
Child Places
Statement of Significance
The building is possibly the oldest extant building in the central business district and one of the oldest in the municipality. Its style was typical of the character of the earlier buildings of the town prior to rebuilding during the gold boom, and sufficient records of the original character exist to permit restoration and reconstruction.
Physical Description
The existing building is the result of several alterations to th original limestone-walled, shingle roofer and verandahed post office of circa 1840 - 1860. Early photographs show the building co-existing with the old police stations and gaol (the latter two now demolished). At the turn of the century, the building was used as a police station and bonded store and laterly it has housed clerical operations of the courthouse. Walls have been lined with timber stud-framed lining, and the floor has been raised and the former detached verandah roofs have been combine into the main roof pitch.
History
Assessment 1981
Construction c. 1840 - 1860
Builder & Architect unknown
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4171 | Bunbury Police Station Heritage Report | Heritage Study {Other} | 1999 |
| 7299 | Bunbury images : people and places. | Book | 2004 |
| 11557 | Caruso: Vittorio and Venera: Their lives and legacy | Book | 2016 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Police Station or Quarters |
| Other Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Victorian Georgian |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Limestone |
| Roof | TIMBER | Shingle |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Jul 2021Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.