Naraling Post Office-Exchange & Store

Author

Shire of Chapman Valley

Place Number

06395

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Location

Chapman Valley Rd Naraling

Location Details

Geraldton-Yuna Rd; Lot 8, Plan P139021

Other Name(s)

Naraling Exchange/Post Office/Store
Residence

Local Government

Chapman Valley

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1930

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	17 Oct 2012	Category 5	Category 5 HISTORIC SITE: The site has historic significance for its previous use and its role in the historical development of the locality. Management Recommendation: Proposed development may need to have regard to possible archaeological evidence remaining on the site. Recognise and interpret the site if feasible. This may be achieved through a variety of methods including, but not limited to, signage, public art, paving treatment and plantings as well as design treatment of any new development which reflects the former use of the site.

Statement of Significance

The site of the Naraling Post Office, Telephone Exchange and Shop has some local historic significance only for its
role in providing much needed services to the community.

Physical Description

The building on this site was a simple timber framed and corrugated iron clad residence which operated as the local
post office, telephone exchange and store. A storm damaged the building beyond repair and it was subsequently
demolished. The concrete foundations remain to mark the site along with some aloe plants.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: N/A
Original Fabric: Foundations
Modifications: Removed from Site

Condition

N/A

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence
Original Use	COMMERCIAL	Shop\Retail Store {single}
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Comms: Post or Telegraph Office

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Wall	METAL	Corrugated Iron
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General	Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Mail services
OCCUPATIONS	Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

01 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

25 Sep 2019

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