Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
Barrack St Merredin
Location Details
West of Watson Road
Construction Date
Constructed from 1945
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
|
Statement of Significance
The site is of social and historic significance, once accommodating a large migrant camp.
Physical Description
The site is located on the eastern edge of the townsite, facing what was once the railway yards. Migrants were housed here (tents?) post WWII. The area is now an industrial estate.
History
Themes: People - Migrants
Outside Influences - World War II
Integrity/Authenticity
No evidence remains of the migrant camp.
Condition
Site Only
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Other |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
| Other Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
Creation Date
03 May 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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