Local Government
Wyalkatchem
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cnr Gamble St & Railway Tce Wyalkatchem
Location Details
Part building on E Corner of Gamble St & Railway Tce
Construction Date
Constructed from 1922
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 | 16 Dec 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
Is a pointer to the lack of modern services in country areas.
Physical Description
A corrugated iron building still stands on the site and has had other buildings incorporated
History
Prior to 1922, only a smal amount of electricity was generated in town and this was for business purposes only and provided by induviduals. Between 1922 and 1924 electric lighting was installed in the main street and at the hospital and power was generated by a 19 hp unit. Various people operated the power supply until 1964/1965 when grid power arrived in town.
Integrity/Authenticity
Good Degree. No internal fabric remains.
Condition
Poor - and incorporated with other buildings.
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Power Station |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
24 Aug 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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