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Railway house

Author

Shire of Wongan-Ballidu

Place Number

25285
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Location

7 Ganzer St Wongan Hills

Location Details

Local Government

Wongan-Ballidu

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1920

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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 17 Sep 1998 Category 4

Category 4

Some heritage value, but not essential to an understanding of the district. Alternatively the place may be of considerable heritage value but considered of irredeemable integrity value. Recommend that the place is not constrained by the Town Planning Scheme at this time. Re-assess the significance of the place when the Inventory is regularly reviewed. Assess in more detail when considering a development application. Record prior to redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The place is representative of the accomodation provided for the railway workers at that time. It demonstrates a way of life, and is an example of a type of which occupies most of that street. .

Physical Description

Timber framed and weatherboard clad residence with return verandahs around three sides, under the main tiled gambrel roof. The verandah has a fibro clad dado height enclosure.

History

The houses were provided for railway employees who worked on the trains, and in administration and managerial positions.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: intact
Authenticity: high degree

Condition

Fair - Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
PWD Architect 1920 -

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
ACKLAND RRB; "Wongan Ballidu Pioneering Days ". Shire of Wongan-Balidu 1965

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Housing or Quarters

Architectural Styles

Style
Vernacular

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, flat
Wall TIMBER Weatherboard
Roof TILE Terracotta Tile

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

26 Aug 2013

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Approved

Last Update

30 Jun 2020

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.