Identity area
Reference code
AU WA S4782
Title
LETTERBOOKS - COLLIE POLICE STATION
Date(s)
- 1921-09-01 - 1939-08-10 (Accumulation)
- 1897-07-28 - (Creation)
Level of description
Series
Medium
Format
Volumes
Status
Context area
Name of creator
AU WA A1256 - COLLIE POLICE STATION
(1897-07-28 -)
Administrative history
The township of Collie was formally established in 1897. In that same year, the townsfolk petitioned the Colonial Secretary the provision of police protection. An officer was stationed at Collie in July 1897 and a station was built in 1899. A new police complex was erected in Wittenoom Street and was opened on 17/11/1972.
Repository
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Copies of outward letters from the Collie Police Station.
Accruals
System of arrangement
Chronological
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing access (legacy)
Restricted: 25 years.