Local Government
Katanning
Region
Great Southern
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Location
103 Warburton Rd Katanning
Location Details
Other Name(s)
6WB
Construction Date
Constructed from 1936
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 | 22 Jun 2000 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The radio station has a high level of historic, social and scientific significance, being the first and only station established in Katanning and still operating as such. The advent of a local radio station was an important contributor to the social, cultural and recreational life of Katanning and the surrounding regions. Broadcasting operations ceased in 1996.
Physical Description
No broadcasting is carried out from the house. House is now rented.
History
Because Katanning was one of the wealthiest country districts in Western Australia, it was chosen by WA Broadcasters Limited as the site for the commercial station 6WB. On September 1936, the station began broadcasting from its own station building on land purchased from the Beeck family, not far from the Quartermaine property "Yowangup". In addition to the station buildings, two 130ft oregon masts were also erected.
The station first began broadcasting two-hourly stretches three times a day. The first manager was Norman Green, and his assistant was Gil Buckeridge. In February 1973, C W Sirl commenced work at the station as assistant engineer, eventually being promoted to engineer-in-charge - a position he held until his death in 1971.
For national relay, 6WB was serviced by 6WA, which was located 40 miles from Katanning.
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Katanning's Jubilee: a complete history of the progress of the town and district from 1889 to 1939". | Great Southern Herald, | 1939 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Radio or Television Station |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Radio or Television Station |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Telecommunications |
Creation Date
11 Sep 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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