Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cnr Railway Pde & Dunstal St Bruce Rock
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1958
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 |
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Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 1997 |
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Statement of Significance
The site represents a way of life associated with rural occupation. The place demonstrates a way of life, community co-operation and associations with water sports and recreation in Bruce Rock. It demonstrates associations with Bruce Rock identities, state dignitaries and a national identity.
Physical Description
Distinctive polychrome brickwork has been used in the pool entry and amenity building. A prominent vertical element in the contrasting brickwork signals the entry. The pool is a 2/3 Olympic sized pool.
History
The site is where the first sales yards were located. Although the idea of a pool had been talked about for years in Bruce Rock, it wasn't until 1955 that it became serious. A public meeting held in March 1856, was called by the Chamber of Commerce and the meeting elected a building committee to investigate the proposed pool and raise money. Stan Lonsdale was Chairman of the committee. The idea of a pool was mooted throughout the Shire and Shackleton and Kwolyin chose not to participate. Public subscriptions were called and by December 1956, 5000 pounds had been raised and the Road Board approached the Government for a grant against the proposed cost of 10,000 pounds. The final cost was 27,000 pounds, 8300 of which was raised by the committee. The pool was opened on 8th Novemeber 1958, by ARG Hawke, the Premier of Western Australia and a lap of honour was swum by Dawn Fraser. It was the first pool constructed in a small country town after Kalgoorlie (1937) and Merredin.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock, the story of a District". | Bruce Rock Roads Board | 1959 | |
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock, A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 | |
| Souvenir Programme from the Official Opening | 1956 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
Creation Date
25 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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