Local Government
Chittering
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Steer, Archibald, Dear Sts & Muchea Sth Rd Muchea
Location Details
Lot 137 Steer St Lot 51 Cnr Dear St & Muchea South Rd Lot 32 Archibald St
Other Name(s)
Muchea Saw Mill
Muchea Timber Mill
Construction Date
Constructed from 1944
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Aug 1999 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The sites and places are significant for its association with the timber industry in Muchea in the 1940s and 1950s.
Physical Description
Timber framed and clad with weatherboards. Corrugated iron gable roofs. Front verandah.
History
The mill was established in 1944, after tents were pitched and the surrounding area cleared using cross cut saws and axes. Then they began to build and establish the mill and workers' accommodation. The mill engine driver's house was in front of 'Uncle Letch's' (opposite existing timber house in Edwards Place) During the late 1940s and 1950s the mill supplied timber to the local area and the Perth market. In 1945, Bunnings bought the mill. In 1947, the mill demanded that the post office change from the railway station to the local shop. In 1950, the mill was closed when Stan Downing was the manager (father of politician Kay Hallahan).
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Udell; "A History of Gingin 1830 to 1960". | Ginging Shire Counci | 1979 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
| Original Use | FORESTRY | Timber Mill |
| Original Use | FORESTRY | Housing or Quarters |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Manufacturing & processing |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
23 Sep 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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