Local Government
Kulin
Region
Wheatbelt
Dudinin
paddock adjacent to southern edge of the town reserve Dudinin
Kulin
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1925
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Mar 1997 | Category 5 | |
The site represents a way of life no longer practiced, and associations with pioneers of the district.
Paddock The buildings originally on site included corrugated iron and timber bush sheds for refreshments and the "administration of races", marshalling yards, of which some bush timbers are still evident. Railway tarpaulins were used over the frames.
The course was cleared and constructed on public land (crown land) by volunteers in 1925. A local committee consisting of Gotsch, Mullan and Healey, acted as guarantors for the funds. Meetings were held in rotation with neighbouring centres. Many race days were held in farmers paddocks throughout the region. The races were a popular social gathering a, with "SP" bookies on site, and drinks permitted as long as the Wickepin policeman was present. Persons causing a disturbance would be locked in the railway waiting room in order for the policeman to continue his social activities. Money raised on the days events was used for the Dudinin Hall. With the advent of the depression, and the difficult times, the bank called for repayment of the loan, and Hermann Gotsch purchased the land.
Site
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| "Research". | Dudinin Community- Unpublished | 1996 | |
| WE Greble; "A Bold Yeomanry Social Change in a Wheatbelt District Kulin 1848-1970". | Shire of Kulin | 1979 |
Historic Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
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| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
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