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Main Roads Migrant Camp (fmr), Narrogin

Author

Town of Narrogin

Place Number

04760
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Location

1 Mokine Rd Narrogin

Location Details

Cnr Great Southern Hwy & Mokine Rd

Other Name(s)

Main Roads Narrogin Headquarters

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1940

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 18 Nov 2019
State Register Registered 17 Apr 2015 Register Entry
Assessment Documentation
Heritage Council

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 30 Dec 1996 Category 4

Category 4

HISTORIC SITE WITHOUT BUILT FEATURES Recognise the community interest in place. Implement appropriate action such as plaque, place name or reflection in urban or architectural design.

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds:
1. Site first developed in 1940s-1950s as camping ground for migrant people.
2. Later developed as Main Roads offices and depot.
3. Nissan huts still present from migrant camp days.

Condition

Site

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use Transport\Communications Road: Other
Original Use Transport\Communications Road: Other
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Other
Present Use Transport\Communications Road: Office or Administration Bldg

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall METAL Other Metal
Wall METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Immigration, emigration & refugees
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict}

Creation Date

27 Dec 1996

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

03 May 2021

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