Local Government
Wyalkatchem
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Grace St Wyalkatchem
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1910, Constructed from 1921
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 | 18 Mar 2003 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
Part of a comples and a rare example of a barracks kept in the same configuration as left by the railways.
Physical Description
A complete complex for trainmen and senior operatives. Built from timber with metal roofing.
History
Built in 1910 and removed to Wyalkatchem in 1911 from Korrelocking. Hav been modified and with additions in 1921 and 1956. The four additions in 1956 came from Merredin. Used as cheap accommodation.
Integrity/Authenticity
Good Degre. Some modifications but generally as left by the railway.
Condition
Poor - much work needs to be carried out.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Wyalkatchem, A History of the District". | |||
| Laura Gray;"Conservation Management Plan". | 2003 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7381 | Wyalkatchem Railway Barracks : conservation management plan. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2003 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Tongue & Groove |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
31 Aug 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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