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Highbury School (site)

Author

Shire of Narrogin

Place Number

13548
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Location

Wilson St Highbury

Location Details

Townsite originally known as Wolwolling - name change in 1906

Other Name(s)

Wolwolling School

Local Government

Narrogin (S)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1905

Demolition Year

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Dec 1996 Category 4

Category 4

HISTORIC SITE WITHOUT BUILT FEATURES Recognise the community interest in place. Implement appropriate action such as plaque, place name or reflection in urban or architectural design.

Statement of Significance

The site is significant on the following grounds: HISTORIC/SOCIAL:
1. Important as a place valued by the community for reasons of historic, social, educational and community associations.

Physical Description

School and townsite originally known as Wolwolling. Name change in 1906.
Weatherboard walls with corrugated iron roof. School house on north side for teacher. Plaque erected by Highbury Community.

History

Open 1905 - 1946.

Condition

Site

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use EDUCATIONAL Primary School
Present Use EDUCATIONAL Primary School

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, weatherboard
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Creation Date

03 Jun 1999

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.