Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
Location
Mitchell St Merredin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1938
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 24 Mar 2005 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 2 | |
| Art Deco Significant Bldg Survey | Completed | 30 Jun 1994 | ||
Values
• The place is rare as an Interwar Art Deco Court House in Western Australia.
• The place is rare as it has been used as a Court House since 1938.
• The place is aesthetically significant and contributes to the streetscape and townscape of Merredin.
Physical Description
The Shire of Merredin Municipal Inventory States: ‘Located in the front property boundary, the building has a central portico, with twin Ionic columns in front of the court room; along either side of the court room, lower in height, are banks and offices, with their entries from the sides of the portico. There are fireplaces with stepped chimneys in both offices and the court room.’ The building is made from brick and has been rendered. The roof is tiled in Marseille tiles and hipped behind a parapet front. There are recent additions to the rear of the building in the same style (offices and toilets). The interior has been modernised.
History
The site of the Merredin courthouse was originally the local police station, which was officially opened on 8th May 1934. The current courthouse was built in 1938 with the police station being incorporated into the building. Merredin courthouse is a small building and is an impressive example of Inter-War Art Deco architecture. In 1962, the police rooms were converted into the Magistrates Chambers and Children's Court and the clerk of court's office, store rooms and amenities facilities built. The building was further upgraded in 1987 with the addition of an extra storage room and public toilets. In 1997, the building was further modified to incorporate a holding cell, new magistrates chambers and courtyard.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5006 | Technical clauses : IT cabling upgrades for various courts. | Report | 2001 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Courthouse |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Inter-War Art Deco |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | TILE | Terracotta Tile |
| Wall | BRICK | Rendered Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Law & order |
Creation Date
31 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Mar 2022Disclaimer
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