Merredin Courthouse, Western Australia
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blingg
S 31° 28.845 E 118° 16.819
50J E 621614 N 6516407
A country courthouse
Waymark Code: WMJE84
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 11/07/2013
Views: 3
The current courthouse was built in 1938 with the police station being incorporated into the building. Merredin courthouse is an impresssive example of inter-war free classical architecture.
In 1962, the police rooms were converted into the magistrates chambers and Children's Court and the clerk of court's office, store rooms and amenities facilities builtand a new police station was constructed next door. The building was further upgraded in 1987 with the addition of an extra storage room and public toilets.
The building was further modified in 1997 to incororate a holding cell, new magistrates chambers and courtyard.
Merredin is one of the major centres in the wheatbelt and services a hinterland of 17,000 people.
Year Built: 1938
Current Use of Building: Courthouse
Level of Courts: Multiple
Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1938 - present
Physical Address:
Merredin Courthouse
Mitchell Street
MERREDIN
6415
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 0830 to 1630
Architect: Not listed
Related Website: Not listed
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