Local Government
Trayning
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
King St, Goomalling-Merredin Rd Yelbeni
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1916
Demolition Year
2007Statutory 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 | 20 Oct 2010 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The Yelbeni Store has considerable historic significance as a commercial premise which has operated in the town for over eighty years. Together with the adjacent store house (Place No. 401), the Store contributes significantly to the character of the small town. It is representative of small country stores given its small scale, simple form and construction materials.
Physical Description
The Yelbeni Store is a timber framed building clad with weatherboards. The place has a corrugated iron gable roof, the gable end of which bears the name of the store. A separate verandah roof extends across the footpath and is supported on timber posts. The front facade has two large display windows either side of the door. The building is painted cream with brown detailing. The store has been extended to the west elevation, more than doubling its original side.
History
The Yelbeni Store was built c1916 (Don Couper). The Store burnt down on 3rd April 2007.
Integrity/Authenticity
Site Only
Shire informs that the store burnt down 3rd April 2007
Condition
Site Only- Shire informs that the store burnt down 3rd April 2007
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
17 Dec 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
17 Jan 2020Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.