Local Government
Boyup Brook
Region
South West
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Location
Boyup Brook/Kojonup Rd Boyup Brook
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Rylington Pk Agricultural Research Institute
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 12 May 2015 |
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 | 18 Aug 1995 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
Rylington Park Institute is socially and scientifically significant. Socially it represents the committment of the local community to agricultural research. Scientifically it is significant for it's contribution to the agricultural industry in the region.
Physical Description
Rylington Park consists of a homestead, two large shearing sheds and other outbuildings.
History
Rylington Park was originally owned by Mr Eric Farleigh and was donated to the Shire in 1985, to facilitate agricultural research and training. Rylington Park Institute opened in 1987 and in 1988, won the National Award for Innovation in Local Government.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rylington Park Institute |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Tertiary Institution |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
18 Jun 1991Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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