Local Government
Kellerberrin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cnr Goldfields & Mission Rds Kellerberrin
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Djuringe Aboriginal Mission and Reserve (fmr)
Old Jiriny Mission;Woolundra Aboriginal Missi
Construction Date
Constructed from 1950
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 23 Jan 2023 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | 19 May 1998 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
|
Statement of Significance
The site of the former Woolundra Aboriginal Mission has some local historic and social significance for its association with the local aboriginal people. The site of the Mission is evidence of the role of religious organisations in aboriginal communities.
Physical Description
Situated north east of Kellerber rin on the corner of the Old
Goldfields Road and Mission Road, all that remains of the Woolundra Aboriginal Mission are some foundations and tracks.
History
Operated by the Australian Inland Mission (Methodist Church), the Woolundra Mission included a school and a mission house. The Mission closed in the mid 1960s. [Local Sources]
Condition
Site only
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Other |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Other | CONCRETE | Concrete Slab |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
Creation Date
17 Aug 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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