Mooliaman's Reserve

Condition

MHI records the condition of this place as 'Remnats of timber structures, the underground channel, as well as the actual dam remain'.

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Statement of Significance

Mooliaman's reserve was engineered to deliver an appropriate quality of water for the steam engine locomotives. The reserve signifies an important mode of transport for the inner-town timber industry activity.

Physical Description

The reserve is still designed with drainage and catchment channels to transport water into the dam despite the initial operation not in use for many years.

History

Mooliaman was once a name for a small section of the Boddington district, far along Crossman road. It was utilised mainly for agricultural activity. Mooliaman's reserve was designed to effectively capture suitable water. This water was to provide energy for the steam engine locomotives, formally present in the district. Boddington steam engines greatly assisted the local timber industry.

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Mooliman's Tank

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MHI states conditon is 'Poor'.

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Statement of Significance

Mooliman's tank represents changing transport technology within the Boddington area. It is a historical landmark in association with the development of the railway line.

Physical Description

The tank stands high; suspended on large jarrah sleepers. The tank itself is a metal canister approximately 1 metre in radius. Water was obtained from the railway dam located adjacent. An underground tunnel system transferred the water from the dam to the tank. The metal tank and pipes are rusting.

History

Tanks were erected at Congelin, Mooliaman and Etmilyn to aid steam engine trains to obtain suitable water. The water at Mooliamna's Tank was pumped from the dam located next to the structure. The tank was used to retain water for steam engines which were utilised within the Boddington area. The tank is directly associated with Mooliaman's Reserve.

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High

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Fair-Poor

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Hope Cottage (Boddington)

Parent Place or Precinct

17811 Hotham River Homestead Group

Condition

The MHI states the condition of this place is 'Poor'.

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17811 Hotham River Homestead Group

Statement of Significance

Hope Cottage is one of many houses built on the Farmer's property. Such structures indicate the family's historic significance in the Boddington district. The family still work and live in the Boddington district.

Physical Description

The Cottage remains significantly deteriorated. However, support beams and fragments of the walls remain. The roof has rusted and almost entirely caved in, whilst a significant portion has has blown away. The owner's main storage sheds surround the cottage.

History

The cottage was originally built for Charles, the eldest son of Thomas Farmer, and his wife, Emily Farmer. C. R. Farmer, son of Charles Farmer, grew up in the cottage until he was twelve years old. They left the building as it was very basic in comparison to the newer homesteads built on the property.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium

Condition

Poor

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Trentholme

Parent Place or Precinct

17811 Hotham River Homestead Group

Condition

MHI states the condition of this place is 'Poor'.

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17811 Hotham River Homestead Group

Statement of Significance

Trentholme is one of many residences on the Farmer's property. The site signifies the significant contribution the Farmer family has made to the Boddington locality.

Physical Description

The house has now been demolished. A relation of the former Trentholme resident has built a new home on top of the site. Original gates and trees surrounding the home have remained. Before the structure was demolished, it was deteriorating and had become overgrown with trees.

History

The building of Trentholme was intended for teachers of the Hotham River school. Builder, Jack Vagg, built the residence for Arthur Thomas Shape and his wife, who were both teachers at the Hotham River and Marradong schools. Sharpe bought the land from the Farmer Family. Farmer's Crossing proved helpful when transporting building materials to the site. The name of the property was Sharpe's former town in England.   Mather and Harry Farmer later bought the house after the Hotham River School was closed.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium

Condition

Poor

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Boddington Rodeo Grounds

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Statement of Significance

The Boddington Rodeo produces considerable tourist, social, economic cultural and recreational benefits for the town's residents. It is the most significant draws to the town, in terms of tourism, and is equally cherished by local community members. Proceeds have been given to various community, health, educational, and emergency service projects. The Boddington rodeo provides a historical account of collective dedication.

Physical Description

The Boddington Rodeo occupies a large portion of land segmented in two precincts. One is a large enclosed area with a bar and sitting area. A lookout post is located on top of this area. The other section of the Rodeo grounds is the space where the Rodeo takes play. The circular area is enclosed with large jarrah logs. A large concrete sitting area is positioned behind the rodeo area.

History

The rodeo project has had the most positive participation rate from visitors and community members than any other local Lions Club projects. Local Lion, Danny Cocking, sourced the Australian Rough Rider's Association interest. They were favourable to the idea of the new venue for its annual championship round. The Shire of Boddington agreed to a space for the complex. In July 1977, the rodeo was pronounced to be held on November the 5th of that same year. Bunning's timber donations and workers, Lion and Alwest volunteered to construct the development. School students helped to weave zalmia palms, suspended across the rafters at the lookout point. The year the rodeo commenced, thousands of people gathered in Boddington to enjoy the festivities. Similarly, every following year, the Boddington rodeo is a great success for the Boddington Township.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good-Fair

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St James' Church of England Church Hall

Condition

MHI states condition as 'Fair'.

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Statement of Significance

The site signifies the once standing Church used by two religious groups in the Boddington area. The Church Hall was the only one of this type in the district.

Physical Description

The church was a single-storey timber clad auditory building with a high-pitched roof and porch. It was roofed with corrugated iron and lined with earth coloured paint.

History

The Baptist community originally built the Baptist church on the 8th of December 1945. The Church of England bought the church in 1959. It was used by the Church of England for many years before it was dedicated by the Bishop. In 1965, the church hall was dedicated to St James, and accordingly, its name changed. The Church Hall was recorded to be suffering severe deterioration in 2002, with white ant activity, broken windows, and water leakage. The Church Hall was demolished soon after. The property has now become part of a small residential development.

Integrity/Authenticity

Poor

Condition

Poor

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Gordon's Peg Factory (fmr)

Condition

MHI entry notes the condition of the building is 'Poor'.

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Statement of Significance

The Gordon Peg Factory is an example of the various industries that have been established within the Boddington district. This was the only wooden peg industry to ever have existed in Boddington.

Physical Description

Nothing remains of the former peg factory as the land has been cleared for future development.

History

The Gordon Peg factory was originally established in the Ranford area. It later moved to Hotham Avenue. The enterprise was short lived, as local wood was considered unsuitable for peg making.

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Low

Condition

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Boddington District Hospital

Condition

The MHI states the condition of this place as 'Good'.

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Statement of Significance

The building illustrates the initial health needs of Boddington's first residents. The physical proximity between the new and the old buildings demonstrate technological advancements, changing social and cultural needs, the the town's development and Boddington's population increase. The original building is still in use.

Physical Description

The initial building constructed on the Boddington District Hospital site is a small, white coloured weatherboard building, typical of the early 1950's design. It differs substantially to the general wing, being of red brick and corrugated iron roofing; more typical of the 1950's design. The general wing looks of simular design era to that of the Former Marradong Roads Board and the Boddington Town Hall. Landscaped gardens promote the building to Hotham Avenue.

History

Before the hospital was constructed, a doctor would visit Boddington regularly from Dwellingup. If need be, the doctor would travel the 53km, on a ridged gravel road, taking up to two hours. In the 1930's, Dr Nash would visit every fortnight, staying at the Boddington Hotel overnight. Dr Zilko was the regular traveller from Narrogin in the later decade. Around this time, the Marradong Road Board was responsible for enticing a hospital board. In 1943 the board was in charge of erecting the first building, facilitating a nurse and two patients. Extracts factory patients and bush workers were regular visitors. A resident doctor, Neil Same, was appointed in 1952. As facilities were scares, in the latter part of the decade, another building was constructed. A general wing was soon to follow. The local community, the Hospital Board, and the local Roads Board, particularly Lou Stagbouer, were responsible for these improvements.

Integrity/Authenticity

Medium

Condition

Good

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RSL Hall

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MHI states the condition is 'Fair'.

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Statement of Significance

The RSL Hall signifies the affects of the war in the Boddington District. In addition, it commemorates the efforts the RSL were responsible for in both war, and post war, periods.

Physical Description

Light blue walls and racing green colour linings signify the building amongst the residential area of George Street and Hotham Avenue. The RSL Hall is a simply designed building, with an outdoor section to the north-west of the structure. This segment is grassed and fenced with transparent wire. Established palm trees border the lot.

History

The returned services league sub-branch of Boddington was formed in 1931. Mr David John, a veteran of the Great War, posed a meeting recruiting fourteen members in the Boddington district. After the Second World War, fifty three members were involved by 1951. Until this time, meetings and reunion dinners were located around the district. Places like the Road Board office, Forestry House, the Druid's Hall at Ranford and Fairheads' building were popular meeting places. In 1958, the RSL headquarters was build, aiding the many fundraising projects the men stood for. The RSL Hall site was donated by Dick Strange at half the land value. Ron Wardell, a local builder of the district, and local school Principal Joe James, both contributed heavily to the project. The local sub-branch come together to support the War Veterans' Home project and Legacy. In addition, the 'Food for Britain' appeal, gift parcel projects for service men overseas, the service and repair of gravestones in the Marradong Cemetery, and the Service Pension, were of the many projects RSL were responsible for.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Fair-Good

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House, 39 Hotham Avenue, Boddington

Physical Description

The property is a single detached residential dwelling providing approximately 145sqm of living space including a kitcjhen, dinign, loungeroom, 3 bedrooms, passageway, bathroom, laundry and wc and a front and rear verandah. The property is asbestos clad, with a galvanised iron roof, and timber stumps.

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poor

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Boddington Police Station

Condition

Good

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Marradong Road Board Office (fmr)

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17812 Boddington Public Buildings Group

Condition

Condition is noted as 'Fair' in Shire of Boddington 2001 MHI.

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Statement of Significance

This building was the initial the place in Boddington where many planning, political and governmental decisions were made.

Physical Description

The Road Board Office is a small red brick building, roofed with corrugated iron. Timber weather boards suspend the front roof, making a veranda area.

History

The Marradong Roads Board was gazetted in 1892. The new Roads Board meeting place was planned in amongst preparation of the town of Boddington. Johnstone Street was proposed to be the main street, and a convenient location for the Board, as the town hall stood next door. The land parcel was secured requiring further State Government assistance for the construction. The influence of the war slowed construction down immensely. Meetings were held between the Boddington and Marradong Hall, which tended to conjure tensions. A significant sum of residents favoured the location of Marradong, despite the planned building. The final decision was made as Boddington was the proposed setting for the railway. In 1961, the Marradong Road Board was renamed the Shire of Boddington and moved to another location in town.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

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Boddington Town Hall

Parent Place or Precinct

17812 Boddington Public Buildings Group

Condition

MHI states the condition of this place to be 'fair'.

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Statement of Significance

The Town Hall continues a tradition of locating Boddington's civic activities in one precinct. The site of the Boddington Town Hall signifies the position of the initial Hall built in 1923. The hall's architectute is considered uniqu to the surrounding district. The use of the Town Hall remains integral for social and civic use, especially for the local community.

Physical Description

Symbolized by red brick, the Boddington Town Hall was initially The rear wall features asbestos-cement sheeting, covered throughout by a galvanized corrugated roof. The writing on the testament to the original, neighbouring Roads Board.

History

The initial Town Hall was built in 1923 on the same site of the Boddington Town Hall. The Settler's Association were responsible for building and managing the Hall. It was made of timber weatherboard and corrugated iron. Not long after the Marradong Roads Board took over in 1941, an announcement for a new Hall was made. Resistance was most apparent in the Marradong and Quindanning districts, where closer infrastructure was available. Three years later, in 1957, the new Hall was built despite community opposition. Internal features within the Hall were considered significantly progressive for the 1950's. Such featuresinclude a projector room, a cloak room, a proscenium arch stage with rear access, adjacent dressing rooms, internal toilets, and an established kitchen.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Fair/ Good

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Jarrah Tree

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Statement of Significance

This tree is an example of Boddington's natural beauty and former industries. Consequently, it is of great aesthetic significance.

Physical Description

This jarrah tree is particularly large in comparison to other trees in the area. It has a large trunk and seems to be depleting at the mature parts of branches.

History

This is one of the trees in the area that have been retained after scores of trees were milled for the local timber industry. Trees this size, are now considered a rarity in this particular area. Jarrah trees take a long time to grow and are considered a superior wood for milling use. When the timber industry moved elsewhere, this tree would have been only semi-established.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good/ Fair (old trunks depleting)

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Stagbouer's Timber Mill (fmr)

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Statement of Significance

The Stagbouer Timber Mill represents the constant change of industry in the Boddington area. It once acted as a significant drive for employment and added to the appeal for new Boddington residents. It is the only remnants left of a town timber mill.

Physical Description

The remnants of Stagbouer's Timber Mill are a depleting shed and surrounding industry artefacts.

History

Lou Stagbouer first owned and operated the timber mill under a franchise. Fisher Muller and Sons took over the operation of the mill, but eventually closed not long afterwards. Lou Stagbouer was also responsible for Tullis Mill. The Stagbouer Mill generally supplied sleepers.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Poor

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A. H. Gordon & Sons Timber Mill (site)

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MHI states the condition of this place is 'Poor'.

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Statement of Significance

This was the last timber mill to operate in Boddington and represents the important role of the timber industry to the area. The site suggests the significant impact the timber industry has had on the township.

Physical Description

No sign of the timber mill remains, besides from the saw dust that is prominent in the soil. Machinery and timber mill ruins have been cleared for residential development.

History

AH Gordon and Son's Timber Mill was initially known as Coops' Mill. It was later purchased by 'Pud' Faulkner. The most recent owners and operators were the Gordons. The timber industry has provided opportunities for agriculture in the Boddington area. Former land, licensed for timber milling, was later utilise for farming, which assisted the development of the Boddington Township into the late 1900's.

Integrity/Authenticity

Low

Condition

Poor

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Farmers River Crossing (fmr)

Parent Place or Precinct

17811 Hotham River Homestead Group

Condition

The MHI notes the condition of this place is 'Poor'.

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17811 Hotham River Homestead Group

Statement of Significance

The footbridge illustrates the prominence of walking as a means of travel. In addition, it has strong associations with the former Hotham River School Site.

Physical Description

Originally the footbridge served for pedestrian usage, so it was narrow; included a hand rail, and was suspended by large jarrah rounds. The Jarrah rounds are all that remains. Now a road bridge has been formulated as the area is subject to flooding. Is now demolished.

History

The original intent of the footbridge was to aid surrounding residents, generally children, to reach the nearing school (Hotham River School). The Marradong Road Board was responsible for the construction of the footbridge.

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Condition

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Hotham River School (site)

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The remaining trees, grown by the students, signify the first school in the district of Boddington, serving children from Marradong and Hotham River.

Physical Description

Blue gum and pine trees, planted by students, mark the site of the Hotham River School.

History

Hotham River Homestead schooled the first students of the Boddington district. Early school children of Boddington spent their days in a chaff shed. Settlers of the time protested against this type of learning environment.   In 1905, Hotham River and Marradong districts school was constructed with donated land from C. R. Farmer. The school was located on the river banks. The school was closed 15 years later, when the Boddington District School was constructed in town. The Hotham River School buildings have been sold and removed from the area.

Integrity/Authenticity

Low

Condition

Poor

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St Albans Church & Marradong Graveyard

Condition

MHI entry records the condition as 'Good'.

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Statement of Significance

The church structure is a rare and an aesthetically pleasing structure in the Marradong area. It is the first, and only, Church in the area. The graveyard marks the original settlers of the Marradong and Boddington area.

Physical Description

The church is a single story, 3 bay auditory Gothic Style building with an interior of predominantly polished jarrah floors, pews and furnishings with stained glass windows. The church contains an Honour Board with a list of District Servicemen from WWI, as well as a plaque with the names of WWII Veterans. The cemetery is fenced off with white wrought iron gates. Most of the graves are located to the rear of the church, with one sole grave in the church foreground. The graveyard contains the graves of the early pioneers to this area.

History

A committee was organised in the late 1890's to build a church in the locality of Marradong. Money was raised by subscription into the committee, along with committee members donating generously. New Year's Eve parties at the Marradong Hall also raised money for the church. The church alter is dedicated to Eustace John Tennant who was a local soldier killed in the First World War. A crocheted lace hangs from the alter made by Em Fireerre. Three generation of local Nichols women have played the organ at St Alban's church.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

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Tullis Mill (site)

Parent Place or Precinct

17635 Railway Line Precinct - Boddington to Dwellingup

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Statement of Significance

The Tullis Mill was the first general purpose mill in the Marradong area. It was posed a significant industry for the local economy and attracted residents into the town of Boddington.

Physical Description

The mill was a large metal structure, lined by worker's cottages surrounding the industry equipment. A 1.6km long railway connected the mill to the WAGR at 91 Mile Siding. Nowadays, nothing remains of the timber operations as everything was sold as soon as the mill discontinued use.

History

Tullis Mill was opened by Bunnings in 1936. Workers resided near the Mill in small settlements or travelled the eight miles from Boddington. The Mill was situated in association with the railway siding to aid in the transportation of timber. The Tullis mill was the first general purpose Mill within the Marradong Roads Board. It made a significant economic contribution to the town of Boddington. Both Hakea and Tullis Mills were closed in 1952. The infrastructure of the mill, including worker's cottages, were sold to the highest bidder.

Integrity/Authenticity

Low

Condition

Poor

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