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Babakin Townsite

Author

Shire of Bruce Rock

Place Number

10873
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Location

Babakin

Location Details

Local Government

Bruce Rock

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1914

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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 28 Feb 2020

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 11 Sep 1997 Category 3

Category 3

Recognition of cultural heritage value; Provide recognition through the processes of the Town Planning Scheme.

Statement of Significance

The precinct demonstrates the development of the town and a way of life.

History

Settlers from the Quairading railhead reached in 1908, spread to the Babakin area as the Quairading area continued to develop. In 1914, town lots were alienated and surveyed, but not constituted as a townsite proper. The school was constructed in 1914, in close proximity to the railway siding and opened in 1915. The Babakin Farmer's Co=op, which no longer exists, was formed in 1918 and the private store, also built in 1918, continues to operate as the Babakin Store. The hall was built in 1918 and replaced in 1945 after it burnt down.

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
A Lovell;"Bruce Rock A Revised History". Shire of Bruce Rock 1993
JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock the story of a District". Bruce Rock District Road Board. 1959

Place Type

Precinct or Streetscape

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

04 Mar 1998

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.