Local Government
Rockingham
Region
Metropolitan
Location
Flinders Lane Rockingham
Location Details
The Site of Racecourse is located on the north-east side of the current Rockingham Oval.
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 14 Dec 2010 | Category E | |
Statement of Significance
The site has historic value for its association with the social and sporting events enjoyed by the local community in the Inter War period. This association is continued in the current use of the site as a sportsground.
Physical Description
The site of the former Racecourse was on the north-east side of the current Rockingham Oval, across Flinders Lane. It was bounded by Kent Street and Wanliss Street on the northern side and Flinders Lane and Emma Street to the south. Most of the former racecourse site is now occupied by sports facilities.
History
In the 1930s, there were fewer visitors in the Rockingham area after the holiday season in the summer. The local residents were able to enjoy the local recreational facilities instead of catering for the seasonal visitors. Some local residents enjoyed horse racing and occasional meetings were held at the Rockingham Oval. The course ran around the cricket pitch, where Flinders Hall used to stand, and it finished in front of Kent Street. The race meetings were well attended and many farmers entered their horses. The racing ground was also used for Agricultural Shows. In the late 1930s, when school sports were introduced, the place was used for school Sports Days.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landgate Land Information and aerial photographs | |||
| City of Rockingham Municipal Heritage Investory | September 2012 |
Other Keywords
Historic site.
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Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Creation Date
08 Jul 2011Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
20 May 2021Disclaimer
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