The Murchison Chambers

Built during Cue's extraordinary gold rush expansion, the building was originally known as the Murchison Chambers and provided offices for the London and Western Australian Investment Company.

Its substantial stone frontage and two-storey form reflected Cue's importance as a commercial and administrative centre of the Murchison Goldfields.

The Gentlemen's
Club

In 1901 the Murchison Club moved into the first floor of the building. Its membership included many of Cue's leading business, mining, pastoral and professional men.

Over time the Murchison Chambers became widely known as the Gentlemen's Club, a name still closely associated with the building.

An earlier
view

This earlier photograph provides another view of the building and helps show how one of Cue's most recognisable landmarks has changed — and endured — through generations of life in the Murchison.

From Cue to
the White House

Built to make
an impression

The building is a two-storey Victorian Georgian stone structure with a symmetrical frontage and prominent verandahs.

Its scale and quality are lasting reminders of the confidence surrounding Cue during the height of the Murchison gold rush.

Restored for
another generation

Major restoration works were undertaken during 1985–86, including reconstruction of verandah elements using historic photographs as a guide.

The Shire acquired the building in 1986 and it subsequently became the Shire offices, allowing one of Cue's most important heritage buildings to continue serving the community.

Visit the
Shire Office

Unlike many historic buildings, the former Murchison Chambers isn't simply a museum piece — it remains part of everyday life in Cue.