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Narrogin Railway Station

Author

Town of Narrogin

Place Number

03521
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Location

2 Pioneer Dr Narrogin

Location Details

Place also includes: Lot 1720 Pioneer Drive, 2, 4 & 6 Hale Street, & 37 Federal Street, Narrogin.

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1906

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
Heritage List Completed 18 Nov 2019
State Register Registered 28 Jun 1996 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
Statewide Railway Heritage Surve Completed 01 Mar 1994

Heritage Council
Classified by the National Trust Classified 03 Jul 1995

Heritage Council
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Dec 1996 Category A

Category A

A place of exceptional cultural heritage significance to Town of Narrogin and the state of Western Australia, that is either in the Heritage Council of Western Australia's Register of Heritage Places or worthy of consideration for entry into the Register. Some places are currently on the Heritage Council's assessment program. A place worthy of recognition and protection through provisions of the Town of Narrogin's Town Planning Scheme. Planning application needs to be submitted to Town of Narrogin for any proposed development. Planning application needs to be referred to Regional Wheatbelt Heritage Adviser for comment and background information for HCWA. The development application needs to be submitted to Heritage Council (HCWA) for approval for any proposed development, and Town of Narrogin cannot approve contrary to HCWA recommendation. Recommend: Maximum encouragement to owners to retain and conserve the place. Full consultation with the property owner prior to listing.

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds:
1. Built 1906 when Narrogin was developing as a major rail centre.
2. Intensively used by travelling public from the entire region.
3. Heavy traffic in small goods carried by rail for many years including perishable products.
4. The "Refresh" was very famous both for train passengers and local people.
5. During World War I many troop trains met by volunteers with refreshments.
6. Many visiting dignitaries welcomed and farewelled on the platforms.
7. Departure point for railway picnics.

Physical Description

Brick, timber, iron roof, fibro addition

Integrity/Authenticity

Modifications: Brick and fibro addition to south end.
Extent of original fabric: Most of original fabric in place.

Condition

Poor

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Railway Station
Present Use Transport\Communications Rail: Railway Station

Architectural Styles

Style
Federation Free Style

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof METAL Corrugated Iron

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

06 Dec 1994

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

03 May 2021

Disclaimer

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.