Local Government
Meekatharra
Region
Midwest
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Location
Meekatharra Meekatharra
Location Details
Site
Construction Date
Constructed from 1909, Constructed from 1950
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 21 Sep 2013 | Sites |
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Statement of Significance
The site of Campbell’s Garage is of significance as a fuel and mechanical service in the early period of the town’s development, including pre motor vehicle services, demonstrating change over time.
History
The firm of Campbell & Co was begun in 1909 when Donald Campbell purchased the garage business from E. C. Brunston, and continued until 1950, when it was sold to Bells Brothers. The firm was worked by Donald and his brothers Hughie, Jim and Peter, Donald’s sons Jack, Pat and Bob, Jim’s sons Jimmy and Bill, and lastly Peter’s son Pat. It was Pat who managed the firm from 1928 to 1950. In 1909, the business conducted blacksmithing & wheel righting, coaches and sulkies were painted and trimmed, and horses’ teeth attended to. With the advent of motor vehicles, it sold Vacuum Oil Co petrol (now Mobil), repaired motor vehicles and had an extensive truck transport service, carting around town and anywhere in the country, including the contract for the longest mail run to Marble Bar.
Condition
Site
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
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| Site 3 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Historic Site
Creation Date
04 Jun 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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