Southern Cross, (former) WA, 6426
S 31° 13.908 E 119° 19.685
50J E 721741 N 6542371
A former Post Office in a 120 year old Post Office in a former mining town.
Waymark Code: WMFR7Y
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 11/22/2012
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The Southern Cross Licensed Post Office operated within the 120 year old Southern Cross Post Office at 24 Antares Street
Southern Cross Post Office is a rare example of Victorian Georgian style architecture, which at the time of construction in 1892 had generally given way to Federation style.
The tender for the building contract was awarded to J S Bruce on 26 December, 1891, for £400. The tender was registered as a Telegraph Station. Another tender was let for Government Offices and Quarters on 20 June, 1892 for £5,306.
Although the signs are still there it is now a private residence
Southern Cross Post Office, a single storey brick and iron building, has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
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together with the adjoining Warden's Court, the place has direct associations with the development phase of gold mining in Western
Australia;
the attached residence is a demonstration of a particular way of life of
the postmaster at the time;
the place is an important part of the streetscape of Antares and
Achernar Streets because of its corner location;
the place, being part of the precinct which includes the adjoining
Warden’s Court and civic and commercial buildings, contributes to the
character of the town; and
the place is an example of conservative, yet practical design comprising
simple, easy to build forms and locally available materials. |
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