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Tardun Railway Crane & Siding

Author

City of Greater Geraldton

Place Number

18770
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Location

40km South of Mullewa

Location Details

Local Government

Greater Geraldton

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Adopted 15 Dec 2015

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 29 May 2009

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 24 Jun 2014 Category 2

Category 2

CONSIDERABLE SIGNIFICANCE: Very important to the heritage of the locality.

Statement of Significance

The Tardun Railway Siding and Crane have historic significance as an important part of the Wongan Hills to Mullewa Railway and for the role it played in opening up the surrounding district. The loading ramp and crane are remaining built evidence of the small settlement at Tardun. The crane appears to be relatively intact.

Physical Description

Located on the western side of the railway line at the little Tardun settlement, the cleared site is marked by a railway crane mounted on a square concrete base. A small loading ramp is located immediately to the south.

History

The Wongan Hills to Mullewa Railway was opened in March 1915, following which the Tardun district developed rapidly, aided by the proximity to the transport route.

Condition

Fair

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
OCCUPATIONS Rural industry & market gardening
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

08 Apr 2009

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

18 Mar 2021

Disclaimer

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