Local Government
Northampton
Region
Midwest
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Location
2 Lauder St Binnu
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1958
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 30 Nov 2018 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Apr 1996 | Category 7 |
Category 7 |
|
Physical Description
The Binnu School has important local social significance for the community.
History
This school was officially opened on 02/05/1958.
(Note: There were formerly 3 other school sites in the township - Source: Barbara Williams.)
When the Galena school closed in 1963 (Site No. 159), the headmaster, Mr de Groot and 36 students were
transferred to the Binnu School which had only 24 students. [Geraldton Guardian 10/05/1988]
Chronology Entries
02/05/1958 The Binnu School was officially opened.
1983 A new bridge carrying the North West Coastal Highway across the Murchison River was opened.
Source Pages
Galena Bridge Project, Main Roads Department, 1983
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Modifications: Enclosure of verandahs for staff & store
rooms
Orig'l Fabric: Intact
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Newspaper Article". | Geraldton Guardian | 10/05/1988 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
14 Jul 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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