Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
12 Johnson St Bruce Rock
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Commonwealth Bank (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1955
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 29 Jun 2001 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
|
Statement of Significance
The place demonstrates associations with law and order and banking. It is a fine example of 1950's architecture which adds to the charcter and townscape of Bruce Rock.
Physical Description
Brick construction with a rendered finish except at the entry where it is finished in red face bricks. The place has a hipped tile roof. The place is a domestic scale building.
History
The courthouse was opened in March 1955. The southern part of the building was the court and the northern side was the Commonwealth Bank branch. The Clerk of the Court administered the hospital finances and was the Manager of the Commonwealth Bank. Until that time, the Clerk of Courts had been located at the Roads Board office since 1928. After the closure of the bank in the 1970's the place was entirely a court complex used by visiting magistrates. It is also used for polling days.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock, the story of a District". | Bruce Rock Roads Board | 1959 | |
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock, A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 | |
| A Arnold;"Unpubllished Research". | 1996 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Cement Tile |
| Wall | RENDER | Cement Dressed |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
Creation Date
25 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.