Local Government
Kulin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
South Kulin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1913
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 | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Mar 1997 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
|
Statement of Significance
The site represents a way of life no longer practiced, and
demonstrates associations with pioneers of the district.
History
The history of tennis is that of a social fun and
family activity. Tennis courts were evident throughout the district at private homes and in small
community centres. The first community courts were in the district were at South Kulin in 1913. The
courts were constructed by the community and located on Gordon land. WD Johnston, who was
Minister for Works at the time, opened the courts.
The tennis games were a social event, and the close proximity of the dance floor (on a different farm -
Ref No) suggests a continuation of the social interaction after the tennis was over on the day.
In close proximity to the tennis courts, S Gordon made the land available for the Presbyterian manse.
It subsequently blew down.
Condition
Site
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE Greble; "A Bold Yeomanry Social Change in a Wheatbelt District Kulin 1848-1970". | Shire of Kulin | 1979 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
22 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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