Local Government
Westonia
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cnr Hall Rd & Rabbit Proof Fence Geelakin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1932, Constructed from 1926
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Jun 1998 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The significance of this site lies in the education brought to the Warralakin District.
Physical Description
Situated on the corner of Hall Road and the Rabbit Proof Fence.
History
The School was established in 1926 and closed in 1932. Education for isolated areas was homeschool prior to a school building. Geelakin had an average of six-ten children attending. As the enrolment was above eight the Government would establish a school with a certified teacher. If the numbers decreased, an application for an assisted school would be made.
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
09 Sep 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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