Local Government
Meekatharra
Region
Midwest
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Location
Wiluna Rd East of Meekatharra
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1909
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 | 21 Sep 2013 | Category C |
Category C |
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Statement of Significance
Meekatharra Race Club is of significance as the focal point of regional horse orientated activities, and the socialising that is associated.
Physical Description
Racetrack and associated group of timber framed corrugated iron clad buildings.
History
Horseracing was always a favourite pastime in the country, where horses were bred and ridden as a matter of course. The first meeting of the Murchison Amateur Racing Club was held on Nookawarra Station in 1870s. Meekatharra had a racing club in 1909, and in the 1920s its racecourse was famous for rodeos and buckjumping. The major racing event is held on the October long weekend. In 1978, Tammy Fraser, wife of the then Prime Minister, was invited to present a newly named prize - the 'End of the Earth Cup' - in honour of her comment the previous year when the plane she was travelling in was forced to land at Meekatharra Aerodrome. Her attendance drew a record field for the Cup race and a record crowd.
Integrity/Authenticity
INTEGRITY High degree
AUTHENTICITY High degree
Condition
Fair-good
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 2 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
03 Jun 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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