Local Government
Boddington
Region
Peel
3 Tannin Pl Ranford
Ranford via Boddington
Tannin Factory
Boddington
Peel
Constructed from 1935 to 1937
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Jun 2011 | D | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Jul 1999 | 4 | |
MHI entry states the condition of the place as 'Good'.
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Other |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Depression & boom |
| OCCUPATIONS | Manufacturing & processing |
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Constructed from 1935, Constructed from 1937
The tannin operation is an example of the various industries Boddington has experienced throughout the town's history. The tannin industry brought an influx of people into the local area, combating the economic downturn; as a result of the great depression.
Situated at the back of private land; the Industrial Extract Office faces the Ranford River. Surrounding, cleared land and mechanical remnants suggest the former industrial operations.
In 1935, Industrial Extracts Limited became interested in Boddington's white gum forrests. Specifically the Wandoo trees which stimulated the greatest interest. These trees allowed the tannin process to occur. The Tannin Factory was officially opened on the 21/4/1937 by Lieutenant Governor, Sir James Mitchell. The land used for the factory and office was sold by Mrs Pollard. The office contained a storeroom, safe, and laboratory. Crushing and evaporating machinery was purchased in the United Kingdom. The river bed provided an ideal location for extraction of water for the boilers. Ground water was also in abundance and utilised. Competition eventually made the factory uneconomic. In 1957 the first plant stopped operations. On the 20/3/1964, many employees moved away from the town once the operation closed.
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| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| Municipal Heritage Inventory | 2000 | ||
| J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington". | |||
| Western Australian Heritage Council |
| Reserve | Lot/Location | Plan/Diagram | Vol/Folio |
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| 381 |
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.