Industrial Extracts Office & Factory (site)

Author

Shire of Boddington

Place Number

17645

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Location

3 Tannin Pl Ranford

Location Details

Ranford via Boddington

Other Name(s)

Tannin Factory

Local Government

Boddington

Region

Peel

Construction Date

Constructed from 1935, Constructed from 1937

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	01 Jun 2011	D	D conservation of the place is encouraged. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place, and original fabric should be retained wherever possible.
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	18 Jul 1999	4	4 Conservation Desirable - Of some significance on an individual level or significant in contributing to local character or streetscape value. Not essential to an understanding of the district.

Statement of Significance

The tannin operation is an example of the various industries Boddington has experienced throughout the town's history. The tannin industry brought an influx of people into the local area, combating the economic downturn; as a result of the great depression.

Physical Description

Situated at the back of private land; the Industrial Extract Office
faces the Ranford River. Surrounding, cleared land and
mechanical remnants suggest the former industrial operations.

History

In 1935, Industrial Extracts Limited became interested in Boddington's white gum forrests. Specifically the Wandoo trees which stimulated the greatest interest. These trees allowed the tannin process to occur. The Tannin Factory was officially opened on the 21/4/1937 by Lieutenant Governor, Sir James Mitchell.
The land used for the factory and office was sold by Mrs Pollard. The office contained a storeroom, safe, and laboratory. Crushing and evaporating machinery was purchased in the United Kingdom. The river bed provided an ideal location for extraction of water for the boilers. Ground water was also in abundance and utilised.
Competition eventually made the factory uneconomic. In 1957 the first plant stopped operations. On the 20/3/1964, many employees moved away from the town once the operation closed.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Poor

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Municipal Heritage Inventory		2000
	J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington".
	Western Australian Heritage Council

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING	Other
Present Use	RESIDENTIAL	Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Roof	METAL	Corrugated Iron
Wall	TIMBER	Weatherboard

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Settlements
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Depression & boom
OCCUPATIONS	Manufacturing & processing

Creation Date

18 Jan 2007

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Last Update

28 Jun 2019

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