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Orana

Author

Shire of Coorow

Place Number

06456
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Location

East Boundary Rd Coorow

Location Details

Local Government

Coorow

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1956

Demolition Year

N/A

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Statement of Significance

'Orana' has local historic significance being the first house built on the site following the break up
of the Liebe Estates, further, the house has significance due to its construction by E.C. Hunter, noted
local builder.

Physical Description

Large house built with impressed design concrete blocks and a tiled roof. A
verandah to the south elevation is supported on white concrete pillars. There is a lean to verandah
roof at rear, in part enclosed. There are timber framed double hung windows with concrete lintels
above openings. Small concrete block fence to the front of the building and adjacent tennis courts.

History

Built by E.C. Hunter who also built the Masonic Lodge and RSL Hall in Coorow. This
house was built in 1956 after the block became part of the war settlement scheme. "Orana" is
believed to mean welcome in the local aboriginal language.
(Source: Tremlett family).

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

Other Reference Numbers

Ref Number Description
46 Municipal Inventory No.

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Roof TILE Other Tile
Wall CONCRETE Concrete Block

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Depression & boom
OCCUPATIONS Rural industry & market gardening

Creation Date

02 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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