Local Government
Pingelly
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Quadrant St Pingelly
Location Details
North of the town centre, with the Great Southern Highway and railway to the west and Marconi Street to the east. All buildings are aligned along the railway axis.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1936 to 1937
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Removed | 01 Jul 2021 |
Register Entry |
Heritage Council |
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 | 28 Nov 1996 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
|
Statement of Significance
The place is representative of Western Australia's bulk grain handling facilities which contribute to the efficient storage for exportation of grain, an important facet in the State's economy. Sited in a clearing, the place is a dominant structure on approach to Pingelly, having landmark quality
Physical Description
The CBH Bins consist of four cells and blister cells. The bins are in a clearing, and are a dominant structure on approach to Wandering.
The silo structure is supported on a reinforced concrete foundation supported on timber piles.
History
In 1936/37, the inconvenience caused by the need to truck bagged wheat was overcome by the introduction of bulk wheat handling facilities.
At a time when more than 90% of Western Australia's farmers were unable to cover their production costs, the introduction of bulk handling cf wheat, during the 1930s, was an important factor in helping to reduce farm costs.
Experimental bins for the bulk receival of wheat were built by Wesfarmers for the 1932-32 season at five sidings. Cooperative Bulk Handling Limited (CBH) was formed by the Wheat Fool and Wesfarmers in April 1933, to take over the existing leases and sidings, and also to prepare for the installation of another 48 receival points for the 1933/34 season. In 1935, a Royal Commission, looking at all aspects of handling the wheat harvest, concluded that it should be allowed to continue. This gave CBH the green light to extend its network of receival centres, using loans repaid by tolls on deliveries by its members. The construction of the bins in 1936/37 at Pingelly was part of this expansion programme.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Good
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 05934 | Heritage Place No. |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Silo\Grain Shed |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Weigh Station |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Other Style |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Other | METAL | Steel |
| Other | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| OCCUPATIONS | Rural industry & market gardening |
Creation Date
16 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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