Local Government
Meekatharra
Region
Midwest
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Location
Main St Meekatharra
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1949
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 | 21 Sep 2013 | Category C |
Category C |
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| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
Meekatharra War Memorial Swimming Pool is a significant place of recreational activities in an isolated regional town and demonstrates a sense of place for many events that have taken place. Associated with the commemoration of World War Two, and later the Vietnam War, the place holds particular meaning.
Physical Description
The entry building is a single storey face brick pavilion structure with horizontal emphasis. The building is set back from the street with a grassed area.
History
In 1949, town lots 48, 49, 50, 739 and 743 were combined as Lot 840 and gazetted Reserve 22974 for the purpose of swimming pool, park and gardens. A small plaque inside the building is inscribed with the names of men who served in World War Two and Vietnam.
Integrity/Authenticity
High degree
Moderate degree
Condition
Good
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 2 | Municipal Inventory |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building | |
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Creation Date
28 Jul 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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.