Local Government
Plantagenet
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Spencer Rd Narrikup
Location Details
Construction Date
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N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Mar 1998 |
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Statement of Significance
The Narrikup district has been a significant agricultural and pastoral area since Spencer established the Hay River Farm in the 1830s.
The Narrikup shop was an important focus of the business area of the district.
Today the shop serves as the Post Office, store, country crafts (Kalangadoo Krafts), and tearooms. An active community participates in basketball, cricket, and tennis. There is renewed growth as new houses are built for retirees and others settling in the area.
History
The Narrikup district has been a significant agricultural and pastoral area since Spencer established the Hay River Farm in the 1830s. Other properties developed alongside his property, and the Hay River siding was an important stopping place after the arrival of the railway in the 1890s. Narrikup townsite was declared in 1906. and later a school was established and the district enjoyed annual picnics and sports days, along with the formation of organisation like the CWA and Red Cross.
The Narrikup shop was an important focus of the business area of the district. Sam Jolly moved his operation to this store in the 1920s. The Post Office was run by Mrs Hannan and members of her family from 1908 until 1978. It is now part of the Narrikup Shore.
Narrikup was at one time important for the growing of summer potato crops in the marshy areas. Increased clearing as a result of the bulldozer, and the addition of superphosphates to the soil after the 1930s led to increased crop harvests and a shift in focus to dairying and the beef industry. A War Service Land Settlement Scheme in 1951 encouraged further settlement in the district.
Today the shop serves as the Post Office, store, country crafts (Kalangadoo Krafts), and tearooms. An active community participates in basketball, cricket, and tennis. There is renewed growth as new houses are built for retirees and others settling in the area.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| R Glover; "Plantagenet Rich and Beautiful". |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Other Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
12 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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