Local Government
Three Springs
Region
Midwest
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Location
Midlands Rd Arrino
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1936
Demolition Year
1992Statutory 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 | 09 Jul 1996 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The Arrino grain silos have significance for their role in the economic development of the district and impact of the agricultural industry.
Physical Description
Two large rectangular steel sheds situated east of the Midlands Road and running north and south. There is a grain elevator above the centre of the southmost shed. The sheds are painted white.
History
A wheat shed on this site was demolished in order to construct the first bulk handling facilities in 1936. This shed was used demolished in 1986. Additional sheds were added in 1960 and 1974. The 1960 shed was demolished in 1992 to allow construction of the current facility. Arrino Grain Receivals: 1936/37 1792.63 tonnes 1950/51 8072.54 tonnes
1960/61 8132.20 tonnes 1970/71 8504.02 tonnes
1980/81 30345.41 tonnes 1990/91 42005.24 tonnes Source: CBH records, letter 07/08/1995 from IM Menschelyi General Manager
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| I M Menschelyi General Manager; "letter". | CBH records, | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Silo or Grain Shed |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Silo or Grain Shed |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
04 Feb 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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