Local Government
Northampton
Region
Midwest
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Location
Ajana Back Rd Ajana
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Corrugated Iron Shed
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 | 19 Apr 1996 | Category 7 |
Category 7 |
|
Statement of Significance
The CGI shed site has local historic and social significance as a remnant of the development of the town
Physical Description
The corrugated iron (CGI) shed sits off the road adjacent to an old house in an area that probably had many more
houses around it formerly. The building appears to have originally had a barn type form with a high central roof. It
is clad completely with CGI to both roof and walls together with a series of extensions and enclosures around its
perimeter walls.
History
The old CGI shed is said to have been used variously including as a general store for the town
( * Source: Peter Harris).
A store at Ajana was run by Tennyson Watt c1931. The property was owned by J.G. Mitchell and was offered for
rent in 1932 [Geraldton Guardian 25/02/1932], The store was run by Mary Ruffin c1944.
The place was destroyed by fire in April 2002.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Unknown
Modifications: Various leanto extensions and
enclosures
Orig'l Fabric: Mostly intact
Condition
Poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Porter,B., "Pure Galena, A story of settlement in the Australian outback." pp.120, 122, 125 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Warehouse |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
11 Jul 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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