Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Erikin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1935
Demolition Year
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 | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The site represents a way of life associated with the vital railway transport and communication link.
History
The railway siding had been established in 1913 when the railway line between Quairading and Bruce Rock was opened. The siding was used for the storage and collection of bagged wheat and a weighbridge was installed about 1928, before the wheat bin was erected in 1935.
Condition
Site Only
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| F Jacob;"The Winding track a History of the Stephen Hall Jacob family 1815-1996". | F Jacob | 1996 | |
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 | |
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock the story of a District". | Bruce Rock District Road Board. | 1959 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
03 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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