Mackie Park

Author

Town of Narrogin

Place Number

04747

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Location

Federal St Narrogin

Location Details

Cnr Federal & Fortune Sts

Local Government

Narrogin (T)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1889

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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	30 Dec 1996	Category B	Category B A place of considerable cultural heritage significance to Town of Narrogin that is worthy of recognition and protection through provisions of the Town of Narrogin Town Planning Scheme. Planning Application needs to be submitted to Town of Narrogin for any proposed development and referred to Regional Wheatbelt Heritage Adviser for comment. Recommend: Retain and conserve the place. Document the place per HCWA Archive recommendations if retention is not possible.

Parent Place or Precinct

26720 Federal Street Heritage Area

Statement of Significance

The building is significant on the following grounds:
1. First used from 1889 as public access to original station, area for tethering horses, etc.
2. Before World War I developed as a public park.
3. Venue for a number of significant episodes in Narrogin history, eg. Victory Celebration
after World War I, Spring Festival in 1990s.
4. Chosen as location for Apex Club project to erect Ladies' Rest Centre in 1950s.
5. Named in honour of Dr DWH Mackie, prominent doctor and Mayor during World War I.

Place Type

Urban Park

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	PARK\RESERVE	Park\Reserve
Present Use	PARK\RESERVE	Park\Reserve

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

20 Dec 1996

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jun 2017

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