Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
33 Farrar St Babakin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1966, Constructed from 1915
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The place represents a way of life associated with education in Babakin since 1915. This place repersents associations with generation of Babkin Settlers and their children.
History
The first application for a school in Babakin was submitted in 1912, fir a site at the Well. Mrs Coyle opened an assisted school at her house (Babakine School) in 1913 which only lasted a few months. A new application was submitted for a school site near the Babakin Siding and on 14th July 1914, the Superintendant inspected and approved the site. The school was opened on 29th March 1915. In 1925, the building required repairs and in December a contract was issued for a new school. The original school room was relocated to West Korbel. With the increasing school enrolment, the Teachers quarters were constructed in 1933. This enable the teacher to have private accommodation, as previously the teacher was required to board with local families. During 1952, the Babkin Hall was called into use as class rooms and by 1954, an extra class had been relocated to Babakin School form Glenhurst (Narembeen Shire). IN 1965, a new school was erected and opened in April 1966.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A LOvell;"Bruce Rock A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 | |
| JKk Ewers;"Brucew Rock the story of a District". | Bruce Rock Roads Board | 1959 | |
| V Buller;"History if School in the Shire of Bruce Rock 1911-1988". | Bruce Rock Tourist Committee | 1988 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
27 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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