Local Government
Murray
Region
Peel
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Location
Lot 191 Fawcett St Coolup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Old Schoolhouse
Construction Date
Constructed from 1896
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Local Heritage Survey | Adopted | 26 Mar 2020 | Category B |
Category B |
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Statement of Significance
Coolup CWA Hall is a representative weatherboard and iron country hall, reconstructed from the material of a former school located elsewhere.
Coolup CWA Hall has social significance for the members of the Coolup CWA who have used the place, as well as descendents of former pupils who were taught in the school building.
Physical Description
A relocated (in 1950) weatherboard and iron single classroom school.
History
The first school at East Coolup, situated on a Government reserve south of Burnside, was opened at the beginning of 1896. Material for the construction of the one classroom and single room for teacher’s accommodation came from Hannan’s Mill in the Marrinup Valley. Foundation pupils came from the families of: Salter, Green, Farmer, McKay, Tuckey, Williams, Kirkham, Whittaker and Mippy. Mr Havil, the first teacher, was succeeded by Mr Blair, who was later to work for the Education Department. As Inspector Blair he was instrumental in 1933 in closing both Coolup schools under the Consolidated Schools policy. From 1911 to 1924, the teacher’s post was held by Mrs Deeble. After 1933, the building was occupied by several families before becoming vacant. In 1950, the Premier, Ross McLarty, set a price of £40 on the Schoolhouse, provided it could be re-erected for community use. The Progress Association purchased the School and donated the material to the Coolup branch of the Country Women’s Association. The reconstruction was carried out in the present location by W. Holland and A. Collins. In 2018 some minor renovations were completed.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gibbings, B.M. & Madin, H "Early Settlement in the Coolup District" | Coolup Progress Association | 2001 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 011 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | CWA Hall |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Other Metal |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
Creation Date
24 Nov 2011Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 May 2021Disclaimer
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