Local Government
Boddington
Region
Peel
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Location
Pinjarra-Williams Rd Marradong
Location Details
Site only, marked by wattle trees on the west side of Pinjarra-Williams Rd (50-100 south of Marradong Brook) Cnr Pinjarra-Williams & Red Hill Rd
Construction Date
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 | 01 Jun 2011 | E |
E |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Jul 2001 | T |
T |
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Statement of Significance
The Marradong School Site marks one of the first school sites in the area of Marradong. It signifies the area of initial settlement and the growth of the number of residents.
Physical Description
A gathering of wattle trees mark the former site.
History
The Marradong School was a small building, erected high off the ground, and was entered via a wooden ramp.
Families who attended the school in 1934-35 were the Fletchers, Freebres (Ron, Mary, Jean), Gwen and Bernie Bowens, Tony Barker , Vern Nichols and the Batts.
The school later closed as residents were sent to Boddington District High School.
Integrity/Authenticity
Low
Condition
Poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Australian Heritage Council | |||
| Municipal Heritage Inventory | 2000 | ||
| J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington". |
Other Keywords
Level of Significance: Some/Moderate Significance
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
18 Jan 2007Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
28 Jun 2019Disclaimer
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