Local Government
Mt Marshall
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Monger St Bencubbin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1924, Constructed from 1968
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Feb 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
Earliest existing school within the shire. The second classroom addition was probably the previous Welbungin school.
Physical Description
long rectangular weatherboard, iron roofed building consissting of four classrooms, office, staffroom and storage areas, with verandah along north side.
Separate library building is constructed from fibro-cement with iron roof.
History
The primary school for Bencubbin district. As the small school in the surrounding area were closed it increased in size to accommodate children from these.
Contract let February 1924, completed April 11th 1924. Welbungin school added 1948, 3rd classroom 1953, ancillary room 1967 and 4th classroom added 1968.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact- roof is not original.
Modifications; Lining of original building and addition of three classrooms at intervals.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Hardwick; "Gimlet" | 1979 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
25 Mar 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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