National Bank (fmr)

Author

Shire of Moora

Place Number

11097

Location

Gardiner St Moora

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Elders, Betta Electrical,
Homeware Centre & Cargill Wool

Local Government

Moora

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

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 19 Nov 1997 Category 4
Statewide Bank Survey Completed 01 Nov 1997

Statement of Significance

The place represents associations with early commercial activity in Moora.

Physical Description

Smooth rendered parapet facade with central doorway flanked by a window each side. Behind the facade there is evidence of the gable corrugated iron roof and the brick chimney, to suggest the original place is still in situ.

History

The National Bank opened on this sire in 1905. In c1920 the bank built an office and residence which remains to the south of this site (Behind the facade). The bank closed in February 1943 when the banks had a rationalisation programme during the war.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact or Redeemable Authenticity: ? Degree

Condition

Good

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Moora Historical Society;"Some Commemorated pioneers of the Moora District". Shire of Moora 1980
M Laurie;"Tracks through the Midlands, A history of the Moora District". Shire of Moora 1995

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use COMMERCIAL Bank
Present Use COMMERCIAL Shop\Retail Store {single}

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Classical

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall RENDER Smooth

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

16 Mar 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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