Local Government
Lake Grace
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
East Pingaring
Location Details
Other Name(s)
East Pingaring telephone exchange (fmr)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1935
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 | 23 Sep 1998 | Category D |
Category D |
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Statement of Significance
The place represents a way of life associated with the settlement of the Pingaring area.
Physical Description
Mud brick dwelling with surrounding verandahs under the hipped gambrel corrugated iron roof. The place has four main rooms with a central passageway between the two front rooms, leading into the main back room rooms were completed some years later. The mud bricks were made on site.
History
Wyatt took up land in 1924, was one of the first permanent settlements in c1935. The east Pingaring phone exchange was established in the home. The phone communication was a valuable link throughout the country and offered a social contact for the otherwise isolated women on the farms.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Irredeemable
Authenticity: Low Degree
Condition
Poor
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | EARTH | Adobe {Mud Brick} |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Telecommunications |
Creation Date
30 Oct 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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