Local Government
Boyup Brook
Region
South West
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Location
Cnr Foley & Boyup Brook Rds Wahkinup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Dinninup Vale School, First Hall
Wahkinup School
Construction Date
Constructed from 1909 to 1927
Demolition Year
2004Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 12 May 2015 |
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 | 18 Aug 1995 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The Wahkinup Hall (formerly school) is significant as an example of a rural school building. The relocation and changes of use of the building is significant to the local community and typical of the reuse of scarce building materials which is characteristic throughout the rural areas of Western Australia.
History
The Wahkinup Hall was originally constructed in 1909 as the Denninup Vale School. It was located on the school site 11569 approximately 5 kms west of Wahkinup on the south side of Boyup Brook-Kojonup Rd. The building was relocated in 1916 to the present site in Wahkinup. The school closed in 1920 adn was sold to local residents for 50 pounds. The school reopened in 1929 and finally closed in 1942. The hall has been used for public entertainment and for church services.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs E Knapp;"research" | Boyup Brook CWA |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
08 Jul 1988Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Apr 2021Disclaimer
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