Bindoon Agencies

Statement of Significance

The place is significant as one of the early businesses in Bindoon town. It has beefoas significant employer in the town since the 1950s, and associations with transport, town electrical%upply and the agricultural industry/

Physical Description

The main building is a steel framed and clad gable roofed 'shed' with a symmetrical brick rendered 'art deco' parapet frontage with stepped piers and symmetrical frontage divided in three. Addition on the south side, and recent bullnose verandah addition across the front.

History

Pre World War Two, Ted Martin owned the site which was the base for the Bindoon to Perth bus run. The garage was established by Jack Eddy, immediately after World War Two when the town of Bindoon prospered with an influx of soldier and other settlers. In 1946, Jack Eddy erected an open fronted shed. The next owner was Brian Carr, who also ran the school bus with his father Lionel Carr. Reg Vernon took over from the Carrs. In 1957, Eddie and Joan Smith bought the place. Eddie apprenticed many local boys to train as mechanics. Later the Smiths took over a machinery dealership, and there was always a display at the garage at Bindoon Show time. Eddie Smith operated a power supply from a generator at the rear of the garage. It supplied the town hall (from 1949), post office, general store and Les Martin's place. The generator ran from sunset to midnight, and passing trucks frequently bought down the lines, until SECWA power connection in 1974. In 1980, the Smiths left and the Read's took over, running the business until the present owners took over.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: Medium/High Degree

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

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