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Burakin Hall

Author

Shire of Wongan-Ballidu

Place Number

12436
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Location

Robinson Rd Burakin

Location Details

Local Government

Wongan-Ballidu

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1956

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 3

Category 3

Recognition of cultural heritage value; Provide recognition and protection through the processes of the Town Planning Scheme. Recommend that the place is retained and conserved if possible. Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Parent Place or Precinct

12599 Burakin Townsite

Statement of Significance

The place has significant associations with the community of Burakin and a way of life.

Physical Description

Timber framed and clad entirely in unpainted fibro cement sheeting with battens over the sheet joins. The main hall has a gable roof and the windows along the sides and the front are louvred glass. The front facade is flat and rises to a double storey above the double entry doors, to accommodate the bio (projection) box

History

Opened on 1 December 1956. Continuous community use.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: intact
Authenticity: high degree

Condition

Good

References

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 Unpublished

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other Community Hall\Centre
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other Community Hall\Centre

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, flat
Roof ASBESTOS Fibrous Cement, corrugated

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities

Creation Date

01 Oct 1998

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jul 2020

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