Local Government
West Arthur
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
17961 Albany Hwy Arthur River
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Woagin Farm Outbuildings
Construction Date
Constructed from 1863, Constructed from 1866
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 | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 28 Sep 1982 |
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Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 03 Nov 1980 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Restrictive Covenant | YES |
|
Heritage Council | ||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Mar 1997 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The homestead was first built to house convicts to build the Albany- Perth Road. It was then used as a Police Barraks (131 Mile).
Physical Description
Woagin Homestead is located on Albany Highway, south of Arthur River at the bottom of a gully near the Waogin watering hole. It was originally known as 131 Mile.
The homestead is a long stone building which is one room wide. There are four rooms now with ceilings previously lined with weather boards under the shingle roof. There are long front and side verandahs built with large flat granite slabs. Some of the poles on the verandah have carvings from visitors over the years.
The house has been added on to over the years and the additions have been kept separate from the original homestead but are joined by a glass walkway.
The outbuilding was originally used as a blacksmiths shop and for shoeing horses. There is a fireplace in one end and it is thought that it may have been used for living quarters at some stage. Lloyd Hogan, a previous owner of the farm stoned up a large opening and it now has a small opening into the two roomed building.
History
This site was chosen because of a good water supply from a water hole nearby. The Barracks at 131 Mile appear not to be used for a period after 1873 (1). In 1878 the Police Department took over the mail coach and the barraks were revitalized. Woagin (or 131 Mile) was used for a mail coach stop and changing of horses.
Charles William Davey was the first farmer to live in the homestead. Lloyd Hogan then took on the farm. The War Service Department were planning to knowck down the old homestead but Hogan insisted that it was kept on site and added an asbestos lean to on the back with a tin wash house and store room. The farm is now owned by the Manuel family.
Integrity/Authenticity
Modifications: Some extensions were added 1984/85 to the house.
Extent of original fabric: Mostly
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| P Conole; "Protect and Serve". | Manuel family | ||
| J Bird; "West of Arthur". pp 40, 41 | Shire of West Arthur | 1990 | |
| J Bird; "The Last Coach". |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Granite |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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