Local Government
Wongan-Ballidu
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Fenton St Wongan Hills
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Enginemen's Barracks
Trainmen's Barracks
Construction Date
Constructed from 1912
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 17 Oct 2003 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
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 | 17 Sep 1998 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
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Statement of Significance
The place demonstrates ways of life no longer practiced and significant associations with the construction of the railway line. The barracks are one of the few remaining examples as comprehensive as the Wongan Hills barracks, and form an integral part of the railway precinct. Located in the main though road north and south of Wongan Hills, the barracks form an essential landmark and character of the town of Wongan Hills.
Physical Description
Timber framed and weatherboard clad. Each accommodation unit is a separate room with approx 1 metre space between each room. Two rows of the rooms form a hall way through the centre, which the door of each unit opens onto. The entire complex of rooms is roofed with a gable pavilion roof clad with corrugated iron. A separate dwelling is located at the south end of the barracks, and is connected by a covered walkway
History
Goomalling was the railhead in 1902. From 1905, when land in the Wongan Hills region began to be settled, there was agitation for a railway line. The railway between Goomalling to Wongan Hills officially opened in 1911. In 1912, construction of the line northwards to Mullewa began from both ends. Wongan Hills became the centre for the construction workers for the new railway and the barracks were constructed to accommodate them. The barracks design was very specific to cope with the severe climate. By 1921 they were extended.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: intact or redeemable
Authenticity: high degree
Condition
Fair - Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Official Opening New Railway Station Buildings Wongan Hills ". | WAGR | 1965 | |
| ACKLAND RRB; "Wongan Ballidu Pioneering Days ". | Shire of Wongan-Balidu | 1965 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5927 | Images CD No. 10 : Station Master's House Wongan Hills; District Engineers House; Wongan Hills Railway Barracks & Cuballing Civic Group. | C D Rom | 2002 |
| 7055 | Railway Barracks, Wongan Hills : conservation management plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2004 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Housing or Quarters |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Government policy |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
29 Sep 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
30 Jun 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.