Local Government
Katanning
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Katanning - Nyabing Rd Kojonup
Location Details
Austin Lea is part of the larger Katanning Research Station
Construction Date
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N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 30 May 2014 |
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Statement of Significance
As part of the Katanning Research Station, Austin Lea has some scientific and social value as a research station but has little historic value to its recent establishment (1981). Two buildings on the site are associated with the earlier use of the property as a private farm but are of little to local significance.
Physical Description
Austin Lea forms part of the larger Katanning Research Station, comprising a cluster of 6 orthogonally aligned buildngs including a house and five agricultural buildings. It is located 3 km from the Katanning Research Station. The agricultural buildings are predominately constructed of corrugated iron sheeting. The house is an inter-war bungalow constructed with fibrous cement.
History
Austin Lea was a private farm purchased for the establishment of the Katanning Research station, established in 1981 to develop improved livestock strains through the application of sound genetic principles.
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SCIENTIFIC | Laboratory or Research Station |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Creation Date
29 May 2014Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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