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Railway Institute Site

Author

Town of Narrogin

Place Number

03450
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Location

Fairway St Narrogin

Location Details

Opposite eastern end of Falcon Street

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1929

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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 30 Dec 1996 Category 4

Category 4

HISTORIC SITE WITHOUT BUILT FEATURES Recognise the community interest in place. Implement appropriate action such as plaque, place name or reflection in urban or architectural design.

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds:
1. Building erected in 1929 when transferred from Group Settlement Scheme.
2. Regularly used by railway employees until replaced (on different site) by new institute.
3. Centre for meetings and recreational gatherings (billiards, etc.)
4. Centre for instruction for railway employees.

Condition

Site

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Railway Institute
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Railway Institute

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

21 Feb 1994

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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