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Kempsey Railway Station group

Source: Go to the NSW Heritage Register for more information.
Identifier: 5012063
Location: North Coast railway, Kempsey
Local
Government:		 Kempsey
State: NSW
Country: Australia
Statement of
Significance:		 Kempsey is a major railway location on the North Coast line with a substantial station building largely built in 1940 to cater for the traffic to Brisbane. The station is one of the largest buildings in the town, centrally located and a major structure in the townscape. It is surrounded by major plantings which contribute to the street and townscape. The building is an excellent and rare example of a large station building from the 1940's period and is of high significance. The remaining buildings contribute to the site and add to its completeness and context. The residences have a strong visual contribution to the streetscape.
Description: BUILDINGS

station building - type 13, second island building, 1940, brick

refreshment rooms - brick 2 storey with accommodation, c. 1917

residence - station master's, type 7, timber J3 style facing Kemp St

goods shed - side shed with awning corrugated iron and timber, 1917, 70' x 16'

STRUCTURES

platform face - concrete

LANDSCAPE

plantings - palm trees behind station building

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Report produced : 9/9/2010
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