Dardanup Post Office & Quarters

Author

Shire of Dardanup

Place Number

11623

Location

1 Charlotte St Dardanup

Location Details

Cnr Ferguson St

Local Government

Dardanup

Region

South West

Construction Date

Constructed from 1895

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 27 Feb 2002 3

Statement of Significance

The place is significant for the following values: Historic Value: The post office has historic significance for its association with Mrs Mary Holland who managed the business from 1905 until 1953.

Physical Description

The single storey brick residence and post office was built in 1895. Much of the original form and roof is still in tact consisting of a single lip, single chimney and rear wing. The front facade verandahs appear to have been re-built reflecting earlier design.

History

The post office was originally built in 1895. Renovations were carried out in 1991. Mrs Mary Holland became postmistress at the age of 17 in 1905 and managed the office for approximately 48 years.

Integrity/Authenticity

Alterations/Integrity: Fair Authenticity: Fair

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
"Dardanup Heritage Walk Trail". Shire of Dardanup

Creation Date

06 Mar 2003

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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