Local Government
Ravensthorpe
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Lot 459 Canning St Hopetoun
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1907
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 13 Mar 2020 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Jul 1998 |
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Statement of Significance
The first teacher was Miss C Daw from Esperance. In 1908 Mr Grice, teacher was farewelled from Hopetoun and in 1909 a new teacher's camp was erected.
The school was closed in 1920 and George King lived int he house. A few years later Niss Doreen Senteneller, local girl held classes in Hopetoun. In 1949 the Hopetoun Hall was hired for one pound per week for school classes.
Both buildings have rubble from fireplaces to mark the site as well as an old Quangdong tree in the original school garden.
Physical Description
Situated between the present powerhouse and back of motel from 1907-1937> The original school house was made of weatherboard and the inside was lined with stamped metal four leaf design and there was a brick fireplace. The room measured 22ft x 18ft. A detached school teachers' house was built on the same site.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Rubble
Condition
Site
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
02 Sep 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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