Local Government
Cue
Region
Midwest
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Location
Cue
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1897
Demolition Year
1995Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Nov 1996 | 5 |
5 |
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Statement of Significance
The Race Course has considerable social and historic significance as evidence of what was a very popular pastime throughout the Murchison District.
Physical Description
The racecourse was situated immediately north-west of the town and included two corrugated iron and timber structures – a tote office and committee rooms, which were built around the turn of the previous century. Both buildings were in poor condition in 1995 and since been demolished. The grandstand, which stood adjacent, has been demolished although the foundations remain.
History
The Murchison Goldfields Racing Club was established in 1803. By 1897 there was a grandstand of sorts and a totaliser headquarters described as “...a well built structure with a row of skilful cashiers sitting behind a wire netting...” [G. Hope, p58] Situated about two miles north-west of the town, a newspaper report described the setting: “The track is egg shaped and measures a distance of 1 mile 160 yards, and has been cleared about 1 chain wide...Coming down the straight a nice looking picket fence has been erected for a distance of three chains....A space has been fenced off below the judge’s box and weighing rooms, secretary’s and committee rooms erected....Outside the weighing enclosure the totaliser has been erected...The grandstand is erected on a small hillock, and from it one will have an excellent view of the course, and situated as it is the most exciting of the finishes can be correctly watched...A long line of stabling has been provided and large tent for the “jocks” erected. [Murchison Times and Day Dawn Gazette, 27/10/1897, p2]
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Medium Degree
Condition
Very Poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Day Dawn Gazette". | 1897 | ||
| "Murchison Times". | 1897 | ||
| R Campbell;"Cue Conservation". p 44 | 1989 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
16 May 1995Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.