Local Government
Kondinin
Region
Wheatbelt
Bendering-Corrigin Rd Bendering
HJ Evan's House
Kondinin
Wheatbelt
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Mar 1998 | Category 5 | |
The site represents a way of life associated with the education of the pioneer settlers.
Situated on a rise on the south side of the road, the site is identified by pepper trees and other non native plantings.
As early as 1915 the settlers in Bendering had written to the Education Department for a school facility in their area. By 1917 the locals were petitioning MLA Hickmott, suggesting several sites for a school. The Education Department offered to pay part of a teacher's salary. The main problem was that no one site could be agreed upon by the community. In late 1920, HJ Evans offered the use of a dwelling on his farm. Evans was a bachelor,'commonly referred to as "Uncle Bill". Furniture was supplied from the recently closed Gnerkadilling School and 12 students attended the assisted school with Miss Bernice Knight teaching. With the prospect of a further 23 students, consideration was given, for a government school, and the need became more urgent when HJ Evans needed the use of his place. The Bendering Progress Association suggested a site north-west of Bendering Spring, and on 15 September 1921, a 10 acre site was accepted. The Gnerkadilling School was relocated to the site. The furniture from the school at Evan's place was stored at de Gruchy's farm until the school opened on 24 January 1922.
Site
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| G Repacholi; "Memories Milestones and Management". | Unpublished | 1996 | |
| A Webb; "Kondinin-Kalgarin-Hyden Community, Time and Place". | Shire of Kondinin | 1988 |
Historic Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
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