Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
245 Fitzgerald St Northam
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Advocate Building
locksmith
Construction Date
Constructed from 1920, Constructed from 1893
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Consultation (Preliminary) | Current | 27 Jul 2007 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 2. Considerable significance |
2. Considerable significance |
|
Statement of Significance
The Advocate building has historical significance as a newspaper office since being built in 1893. It is aesthetically pleasing and contributes to the streetscape of the main commercial street of Northam.
Physical Description
The Advocate building is a single storey masonry building. The symmetrical facade is dominated by four prominent horizontal banded pilasters, each topped with a decorative element, below the cornice 'beam' bearing the names of the establishment. Between the pilasters, the central door opening and flanking windows are recessed.
History
This building has housed the local newspaper office since it first started as the Central Districts Advertiser in 1893. The Northam Advertiser, as it was later called, was influential in the rise and fall of eminent Northam politicians such as George Throssell and James Mitchell over the years. The founding editor, J T O'Reilly was a controversial character, and the newspaper has played a significant role in the development of Northam for more than a century. One of the editors was Hal Colbatch who served a very brief term as Premier of Western Australia. It is now only an office for the Avon Advocate Newspaper. Production and printing of the newspaper are carried out elsewhere.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High degree
Authenticity: High degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Municipal Inventory | Shire of Northam | 1998 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Newspaper\Publishing Bldg |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Newspaper\Publishing Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Warehouse |
| Inter-War Stripped Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Newspapers |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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