Local Government
Chittering
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Great Northern Hwy Bindoon
Location Details
Other Name(s)
St John Ambulance
Construction Date
Constructed from 1950
Demolition Year
1993Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Aug 1999 | category 5 |
category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The site has associations with the 1950s development of the Bindoon townsite, hospitality, and then the significant development of the ambulance service in Bindoon districts.
History
The land was originally owned by Matthew Clune. In 1950, the town of Bindoon was progressing with the establishment of Soldier settlers and other settlers in the area. The Chinkabee Tearooms were built in c1962. In 1973, the Martins offered to sell the tearooms to St John Ambulance. Until that time, the ambulance meetings had taken place in a lean-to on the side of Bindoon Transport premises. The Chinkabee Tearooms were purchased with joint funding from the Shires of Chittering and Gingin, and a local doorknock appeal. The Chittering Gingin Sub Centre was opened on 18 November 1973, by Mr EHM Lewis MLA. An upgraded ambulance was bought in 1976, and a second ambulance was added in 1979. The sub centre was demolished in 1993, to make way for the construction of a new subcentre.
Condition
Site
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "St John Ambulance of Western Australia". p. 288 | |||
| Martin B; "Unpublished Notes". | 1998 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | HEALTH | Other |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
28 Sep 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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