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Forestry House (site)

Author

Shire of Narrogin

Place Number

13545
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Location

Forestry West Rd Highbury

Location Details

Local Government

Narrogin (S)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1933

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Dec 1996 Category 5

Category 5

SIGNIFICANT Important but not essential to the understanding of the history of the district. Photographically record prior to any further development or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The site is significant on the following grounds: HISTORIC:
1. This was the caretaker's house for the maintenance of State Forest 52 and serves as a reminder of the importance of mallet planting to provide employment during the depression.

Physical Description

Weatherboard cottage with corrugated iron roof.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use FORESTRY Housing or Quarters
Original Use FORESTRY Housing or Quarters

Creation Date

03 Jun 1999

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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