Local Government
Lake Grace
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Stubbs St Lake Grace
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Agricultural Bank R & I Bank (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1956
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 23 Sep 1998 | Category C |
Category C |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
The place represents a continuing association with commerce and the agriculture industry. It is an important element in the main street streetscaoe and character of the town.
Physical Description
Brick and tile construction with a rendered parapet facade.
History
The Agricultural Bank opened in Lake Grace in mid 1938. On 1 October 1945 the R & I (Rural and Industries) Bank replaced the Agricultural Bank. On that day 4 country branches became the R& I. On 19 November 1945, the R& I opened a branch in Lake Grace (in the Ladies cloak room of the original Lake Grace Roads Board Office and Hall). The Minister for Lands, Frank Wise (who later became Premier), instigated the change with the recognition of the diminishing role of the bank as a lending institution, and a greater need for a more general role for the bank as the established farmers now had a need for credit accounts. The bank operated from another premises for a short time while the new offices were being built. On 14 March 1956 the Chairman of the Roads Board, Dave Elliott, opened the new branch of the R & I bank. A carnival atmosphere prevai ed in town, as the new building was portrayed by the R & I hierarchy as 'a vote of confidence' in the Lake Grace district It was the first time the money was stored on site. In c1990, the R& I Bank became Bankwest. Until H995, the Bank was Western Australian owned and operated. A take-over was effected by the Scottish Bank at that time.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kellow J; "unpublished research notes fron the Westpac Archives". | Westpac Archives | 1990 | |
| Bird J; "Across the Lake: A History of Lake Grace 1911-1992". | Bookmark Publishing House WA | 1992 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
23 Oct 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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