Police Quarters, Lockup & Service Bldgs

Author

Heritage Council

Place Number

03229

Location

between Perseverance St & Cossack Rd Cossack

Location Details

Local Government

Karratha

Region

Pilbara

Construction Date

Constructed from 1890 to 1900

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
State Register Registered 24 Mar 1992 HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Register of the National Estate Permanent 21 Oct 1980
Classified by the National Trust Classified 07 Jun 1977
Aboriginal Heritage Sites Register Permanent

Parent Place or Precinct

03239 Cossack Townsite Precinct

Child Places

  • 04019 Three Toilets
  • 04018 Cookhouse

Condition

A single storey building constructed of stone with metal roof. The buildings include the Police Quarters, Lockup and Service buildings (Cook house and toilets). The buildings were constructed in 1890.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Institutional Housing
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Police Station or Quarters
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall STONE Local Stone
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Law & order

Creation Date

04 May 1992

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.