Local Government
Kellerberrin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
60-62 Massingham St Kellerberrin
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Bank of New South Wales (fmr) (NSW), Kellerbe
Construction Date
Constructed from 1927
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 | 31 Oct 2014 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Statewide Bank Survey | Completed | 01 Nov 1997 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 May 1998 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
|
Statement of Significance
The former Bank of New South Wales has historic and social significance as a commercial premise which has operated in the town since the late 1920s. Further the place is evidence of the development of the town and the importance of Kellerberrin at the time. The building commands high streetscape value given its imposing entrance, location and decorative elements. The Bank is representative of banks built in country town at that period.
Physical Description
The former Bank of New South Wales is a single storey building
of rendered brick construction with a hipped tiled roof. The street facade is symmetrical with a window either side of the central door and fanlight above. The entrance is enhanced by two Romanesque style columns and adjacent striated columns. A similar styled parapet features a recessed arch with the establishment date of the bank in black letters. Windows are timer framed and double hung. The building has rock faced block quoining to the corners.
History
In 1910 a branch of the Bank of New South Wales opened in a temporary office in
Kellerberrin. At the beginning of 1911 work commenced on new bank premises, "a building which is expected to be the handsomest in Kellerberrin from an architectural point of view". [Eastern Recorder, 23/11/1910 & 1/2/1911] Local sources indicate that the present bank building was built incl927 on the same site.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Eastern Recorder". | 23/11/1910 | ||
| "Eastern Recorder". | 1/2/1911 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Free Classical |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
31 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
06 May 2021Disclaimer
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