Local Government
Wongan-Ballidu
Region
Wheatbelt
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
Alpha St Ballidu
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Craft Shop
Construction Date
Constructed from 1930
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 | 17 Sep 1998 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
The place demonstrates the development of machinery and technology in Ballidu. It was a purpose built showroom, of which there were few at the time, and very few remaining. It makes a considerable contribution to the character, mainstreet streetscape, and townscape of Ballidu
Physical Description
Cement block construction. The gable roof is clad with corrugated iron as is the skillion verandah extending over the pavement. The frontage has a shop window and two sets of glass doors allowing an opening large enough for a motor vehicle. The three timber columns are unequally spaced to allow for the vehicle access. The parapet is stepped and rounded with a centre circular "General Motors Holden" emblem, and the name of the service station.
History
Harry Goodie first operated the shop as an agency for Massey and General Motors Holden. In 1951, Goodie and Garrety were the proprietors, and later Bert Beilby bought the store and his son in law Norm Johnson ran the agency. (was there in 1956). Norm built a workshop behind the showroom to service tractors and cars. In 1964, B Court and B Castledine took over the Massey Ferguson agency and the garage, but it was not a successful venture for them, and they left. The place remained empty until the late 1970s, when Jack Shaddick owned the place and Bev and Terry Mailey managed the garage, and established an amusement parlour in the showroom. In the early 1990s, it was again vacant. It has since been used as offices, and a craft retail outlet.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: intact/redeemable
Authenticity: high degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| P Toster & N Hood ; "Ballidu Heritage Handed Down ". | Unpublished | 1996 | |
| McCULLAGH T Compiler McCULLAGH GA Editor ; "Ballidu History & Records ". | 1979 | ||
| ACKLAND RRB ; "Wongan Ballidu Pioneering Days ". | Shire of Wongan-Balidu | 1965 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
| Other Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | CONCRETE | Concrete Block |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
01 Oct 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
30 Jun 2020Disclaimer
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.