Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Belka
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1921
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 31 Jan 2020 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
|
Statement of Significance
The site represents a way of life associated with education, which is no longer practised and demonstrates association with early settlers.
History
The Belka School opened in February 1921 and operated continuously until Decemeber 1942 when it closed. It re-opened between September and December 1944. Between 1947 and 1947 a school operated from the original No. 1 site and after that the children were transported by bus to Bruce Rock School.
Condition
Site only
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| V Buller;"History of School in the Shire of Bruce Rock 1911-1988". | Bruce Rock Tourist Committee | 1988 | |
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock the story of a District". | Bruce Rock District Road Board. | 1959 | |
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
03 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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