Hyden Townsite

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• 11369 Naughton's Place - Site of
• 11006 Mechanic's and Bakery Shop (fmr)
• 11370 Hyden Drive-In - Site of
• 10935 Gumtree Cottage
• 10934 All Saints Anglican Church
• 10635 Hyden Memorial Hall & Memorial Rose Garden
• 11456 Hyden Railway Siding Precinct
• 11368 Coronation Park - Site of
• 11456 Hyden Railway Siding Precinct
• 10938 Hyden School
• 11005 R&I Bank (fmr)
• 10936 House
• 11066 Hyden Tennis Club
• 11063 Hyden Recreation Centre
• 11051 Hyden Medical Centre
• 11053 Hyden Resource and Telecentre
• 10940 Single School Teacher's House
• 10939 Headmaster's House
• 10931 Hyden Trading Co. and Post Office
• 10930 Hyden CWA Rooms
• 10933 Real Estate Office and Aerial Spraying Workshop
• 10937 Church of Our Lady of Sorrows
• 10932 Hyden Hotel/Motel

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• 11369 Naughton's Place - Site of
• 11006 Mechanic's and Bakery Shop (fmr)
• 11370 Hyden Drive-In - Site of
• 10935 Gumtree Cottage
• 10934 All Saints Anglican Church
• 10635 Hyden Memorial Hall & Memorial Rose Garden
• 11456 Hyden Railway Siding Precinct
• 11368 Coronation Park - Site of
• 11456 Hyden Railway Siding Precinct
• 10938 Hyden School
• 11005 R&I Bank (fmr)
• 10936 House
• 11066 Hyden Tennis Club
• 11063 Hyden Recreation Centre
• 11051 Hyden Medical Centre
• 11053 Hyden Resource and Telecentre
• 10940 Single School Teacher's House
• 10939 Headmaster's House
• 10931 Hyden Trading Co. and Post Office
• 10930 Hyden CWA Rooms
• 10933 Real Estate Office and Aerial Spraying Workshop
• 10937 Church of Our Lady of Sorrows
• 10932 Hyden Hotel/Motel

Statement of Significance

The site represents a way of life and the beginnings of Hyden town. It demonstrates associations with pioneers of the town and district.

History

The railway north-east from Narrogin reached Kondinin in 1921, and by 1922 settlement was taking place in Karlgarin within a plan specifically for ex- World War One servicemen. Free selection of land in the Karlgarin region was cancelled in 1926 ( 6 August). Between 1927 and 1930 a big influx of settlers came to the Hyden area, creating a wave of settlement prior to the Depression. Many of the settlers came from Yealering and Broomehill. During the early days of settlement Rod McPherson's property adjacent to the wheat stack, developed as the unofficial town of Hyden. The railway from Lake Grace came through to Hyden in 1933, by which time the townsite had been located to the west of the unofficial town on R McPherson's property. Three site were proposed for the town of Hyden. the original proposal was for a site on the hill south of Hyden Rock, but the railway was not constructed that far, and it was deemed a disadvantage to have the town away from the railway siding. Meanwhile, development had taken place on McPherson's private land. By Christmas 1930, the Hyden Siding was opened for railway traffic. The railway was located on flat land . By December 1931, 32 blocks of land had been surveyed. However, the Progress Association was informed that the survey had not been referred to the Town Planning Commission who would consider an application for a town on private land closer to the railway siding. A dispute between the Town Planning and Lands Department ensued, involving the Crown Solicitor. The private town at the siding was located on 47 acres of Patrick William Naughton's land. Lot 191 was purchased from R McPherson, and in 1934, he sold more land. In 1945, T.A. Lynch purchased town lots, subsequently selling 7 lots and donating 8 lots; CWA and Hall, Catholic Church, Anglican Church, school and school house. After the sale of the lots, dwellings and businesses established in the official (private) town. The Progress Association had been established by Mick Mouritz during the settlement of the Hyden Region, but lapsed after only a few years with the onset of the Depression. In 1945 the Parents and Citizens Association was formed, and after only a few meetings, the Progress Association was revived, and the meetings were held in conjunction with the Parents and Citizens Association, although they soon went separate ways. The Progress Association began lobbying for a phone for the settlers in East Rd in 1947, and finally got the phone in the mid 1950s. The town of Hyden was not gazetted until 3 May 1968. Water was a problem throughout the evolution of the town of Hyden. In 1969, a committee was formed to fund raise for community facilities which included a swimming pool and a drive-in. Some streets in the town were renamed after early settlers; Carmody Street became Clayton St and Railway Parade became Marshall St.

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Hyden Townsite (original) - Site of

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The site represents a way of life, the beginnings of the town of Hyden, and associations with pioneers of the district.

History

In the early 1930s, Rod McPherson's property adjacent to the wheat stack, was the unofficial town of Hyden. Social events for the surrounding settlers were held at McPherson's shed, and a number of commercial operations were established on the property, close to the wheat stacks. The first store was Solly Roseman's, and later, Alf Joyce's barber shop, Johnson's Cafe, Bremners Baker shop, Powell Brothers garage, Tom Naughtons fuel depot, and later, the a branch of the Yilliminning -Kondinin Co-op. A party line telephone was connected from the Co-op to Parrish's and T Naughtons in 1931. The first wedding in the district took place in McPherson's shed in 1932, conducted by W Jones. Music for the social occasions in the shed was supplied by the local Want family, and a tarpaulin loaned from the Railway provided a dance floor. In 1933, the "pavilion" was constructed. It was opened by F Lucas the President of the Progress Association. The annual Christmas Tree was held in the pavilion from that time, and after 1946 the Parents and Citizens association organised the popular annual event. The existing townsite to the west, was also located on R McPherson's property. It was surveyed in 1932, and auctioned in 1933. After the sale of the lots, dwellings and businesses established in the official town.

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Naughton's Place - Site of

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10929 Hyden Townsite

Statement of Significance

The site represents a way of life no longer practiced, and communication in the developing town.

History

The place was the first brick building in Hyden. it was a private home, with the only phone in town. It was demolished in c1975.

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Pavilion - Site of

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The site represents a way of life no longer practiced, and associations with early settlers of the region

History

The first school in Hyden was at the "pavilion' hall which was the main community venue in town at the time. Miss Lola Woolcott was the first teacher when the school opened in May 1934. Prior to 1933 when the "pavilion" was constructed, the social venue for the Hyden settlers was Mc Pherson's Shed. The pavilion was opened by F Lucas, the President of the Progress Association, on 23 September 1933. The annual Christmas Tree was held in the pavilion from that time, and after 1946 the Parents and Citizens Association organised the popular annual event. The old sports pavilion (on this site ???) was considered for demolition in 1955, when the Kondinin Roads Board offered funding for a new pavilion. It was subsequently sold in 1959 (D Munday- demolish & remove), and the funds went to the "Greater Sports Ground Fund". The pavilion was the social centre of the Hyden area and served that function until the Hyden Memorial Hall was opened in 1953. When the Hyden School was overcrowded the pavilion was used as extra classrooms., and served for Catholic mass regularly during the years from 1943 till the church was built in 1953.

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The Humps Dam

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The place represents the tourist development of the region.

History

The Humps dam was built amid a tourism controversy, regarding the catchment wall above the tree line. Russell Mouritz was successful in his push to lower the height of the catchment wall.

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Wandilla

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place demonstrates a way of life and associations with a significant Hyden family.

History

The first block of the farm was previously selected by de Gruchy. There were 100 applicants for the lot in 1924 when Mouritz was the successful applicant. After Mouritz took up the block, he also took up two adjacent blocks. Mick Mouritz settled on the land and built the first home at Wandilla in 1927. The second home on the property was built in 1946. Mick Mouritz had four sons; Russell, Tony (left the area), Norman (Ted) (left the area) and Ben. Russell and Ben farmed in the Hyden area. The first church service in the Hyden area took place in the homestead in 1931, and was conducted by Reverend Jones.

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Integrity: Intact or redeemable

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Lake Hurlstone Nature Reserve

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Burma Road - Site of

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The place demonstrates a way of life no longer practiced, and the rural way of life, community co-operation and effort. It serves to reveal the priorities in the developing Hyden region.

History

After World War Two, the area began to progress at a faster rate. However the Kondinin Roads Board had a backlog of work. The roads in the northern sector of Hyden were particularly in need of reconstruction or repair. With the introduction of the school bus service in the north of Hyden, the need for the road was urgent. The route was cleared by voluntary labour from the adjoining farmers who had children of school age. Those on the north side started at the end of their road, and the others started clearing on their side, and they met at the top of the hill. It was named after the Burma Road which Australian servicemen were involved in as slave labourers. The bus run operated by Byron Collard commenced in 1949.

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Single School Teacher's House

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10929 Hyden Townsite

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates a way of life associated with education.

History

When the Hyden School expanded and another teacher was appointed, accomodation for the headmaster and his family was provided in the mid 1950s. However the other teaching staff were still required to find board and lodging with towns people or farmers, until 1968 when the single teacher's quarters were constructed. It ended the era of teacher's boarding in Hyden.

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Integrity: Intact or redeemable Authenticity: medium degree

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Hyden Golf Club

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The place demonstrates a way of life.

Physical Description

The cream brick building has a colourbond skillion roof with a matching fascia around the building. A lower height roof canopy is suspended across the front verandah of the club rooms.

History

The club has been functioning since the 1930s, although it did go into recess during World War Two.

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Integrity: Intact Authenticity: high degree

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All Saints Anglican Church

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10929 Hyden Townsite

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates a way of life.

Physical Description

The grey brick construction has a terracotta tile roof. The gable roof parapet frontage is replicated at the entry porch which has a gothic window in the centre front. Brick buttresses form bays along the sides of the church, with gothic windows central within the bays. A "T" is formed in the church plan with the ante rooms extending from the main pavilion each side.

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Integrity: Intact Authenticity: high degree

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Good

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House

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Shire advised demolished - unsure of date.

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10929 Hyden Townsite

Statement of Significance

The place represents associations with religion and occupations in Hyden.

Physical Description

Timber framed and fibro clad, with a corrugated iron gable roof.

History

The place was relocated to this site from a timber mill town in the South-west. Byron Collard undertook that venture, to provide housing for an employee. Located next to the Anglican Church, it is rented by the combined clergy for overnight visiting Clergymen.

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Integrity: Intact Authenticity: medium degree

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Fair - Good

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Hyden Powerhouse

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The place demonstrates a way of life.

Physical Description

Steel framed and clad with corrugated iron sheets in a vertical format. A skillion lean-to has been added on the south side, and clad in the same manner.

History

There was a private powerhouse on Byron Collard's property in Marshall St, before it was established at this site. It ran for limited hours, for example, 4 hours on Mondays for wash day, and it was closed at night at a respectable bed-time. In 1950, R Clayton and PJ Lynch were the key-holders for the power concession in Hyden. In 1962, a deputation to Calder, the Minister for Electricity, and Mr James of the State Electricity Commission resulted in an assurance that an electricity plant would soon be installed in Hyden. In 1962, Lot 15 Lockyer St was selected as the most suitable site for the Town Electricity Plant. Some negotiation took place, and on 7 August 1963, the Powerhouse was officially opened under the operation of the State Electricity Commission. By 1964, it was running 18 hours a day. In 1980, the facility was extended to give a boost to the town's power output.

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Integrity: Intact or redeemable Authenticity: medium degree

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Fair - Good

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Hyden Hotel/Motel

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10929 Hyden Townsite

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates a way of life and represents a character and image of Hyden. It demonstrates associations with pioneers of Hyden and the tourist industry.

Physical Description

Extensive building of brick and tile construction. Verandahs surround most of the building, and brick pillars support the main roof which extends over the verandahs. The brick work is red and brown face bricks and the tiled roof is terracotta. The hipped roofs are extensive, with feature gablets. The restaurants and guest living rooms are detailed in jarrah.

History

In 1949, the Hyden Progress Association made inquiries with regard to establishing a State Hotel. The association favoured the idea of a wayside inn, and a special committee was formed to inquire into the ways and means of so doing. Lynch owned lots 24 and 30, on the corner of McPherson and Marshall streets, but when the idea developed, the site wa not large enough. By 1953, nothing had eventuated, and Zinkler unsuccessfully applied for a liquor licence, which prompted a request of the committee to renew their efforts. At a special meeting on 20 December 1953, it was decided to establish the situation with the bank and licensing board and then call a public meeting about the proposed wayside inn. It was proposed that after finding ways of obtaining a general publicans licence, it would be submitted to anyone interested in building a hotel in Hyden. In 1954, the hotel committee increased from 3 to 7 members. By 1959, nothing had eventuated and by 1961, there was an urgent need for action. It was suggested that a cropping program be started for the hotel fund. In about 1960, Wave Rock appeared on the front page of "Walkabout" magazine, and people began to arrive in Hyden to see the Rock. In 1963, T Gard & T Bird proposed to erect a hotel at the cost of £20,000. The committee proposed a loan of £3000 for 10 years. In 1966, 9 "asbestos" units were officially opened by G Wild, the Minister for Works. In 1967, the hotel committee offered to prepay the loan money in order for the money to be used to build a roadhouse. The hotel was soon inadequate in catering for the ever increasing numbers of tourists to see wave Rock, and a group of local farmers combined their resources to construct the motel complex on the site.

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Integrity: Intact or redeemable Authenticity: medium degree

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Church of Our Lady of Sorrows

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10929 Hyden Townsite

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates a way of life.

Physical Description

The grey cement brick construction has a painted corrugated iron roof. The gable roof is replicated on the entry porch at the front of the church. External piers alternate along the sides of the building with rectangular stained glass windows.

History

The church was opened on 26 July 1953, by the Archbishop of Perth, Prendiville. The Hyden Church was constructed to the same plan and design as the Kulin and Dudinin churches within the overall plan of the Kulin-Kondinin Parish. They were all consecrated on the same weekend in 1953. The cement bricks were all made by the local men, mixing and moulding the cement. The community men did as much work as possible, with the builders completing the task.

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Integrity: Intact or redeemable Authenticity: high degree

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Hyden Memorial Hall & Memorial Rose Garden

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10929 Hyden Townsite

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates a way of life no longer practiced, and ways of life that are still practiced. It demonstrates significant associations with identities of Hyden, and the unique co-operation which typifies the place. It represents a considerable construction for the period and is an essential place in the streetscape and townscape character of Hyden. The hall evokes a sense of place for generations of Hyden settlers.

Physical Description

The red face brick structure has a corrugated iron gable roof which has been clad over with decramastic tiles. The front facade is symmetrical about the hall proper and extends on the south to link with the front wall of the CWA building. The stepped parapet steps down to the CWA. The hall proper has a central double entry which is flanked by a set of two windows each side. A flat concrete roof coverers the entry and forms an "eyebrow" over the windows. The roof is supported by brick piers with small columns. The facade has been rendered to window sill height. Wandoo floor, Hyden bricks for the interior walls. Inferior Japanese roof iron which was painted sheet by sheet on both sides prior to laying on the roof.

History

With the establishment of the town in 1933, and the subsequent lapse of the Progress Association, it wasn't until 1946, after the reformation of the Progress Association, that moves were made to establish a hall in Hyden. At a meeting on 18 December, the first motion proposing a brick hall costing £2500-3000 was lost, but a Hyden Hall Fund was established and a committee elected. The committee comprised; PJ Lynch, E Thompson, F Duns and R Clayton. In 1947 the hall committee decided on a formula for fund raising; a voluntary levy on the wheat and wool yield. In 1948 TA Lynch donated the block of land and it was vested in the Roads Board, and an Honour Board was instigated to honour those who served their country. Various plans and specifications were considered for the hall, and materials were short with post war restrictions. An architect from Millars, Mr W Ellix, was involved in the project until his death in 1951 when Harry Schofield, a Narrogin PWD Building Inspector took over as the architectural supervisor. The hall committee arranged for 100,000 bricks to be made. A local brick making venture was instigated and Hesketh and Co from Perth came to make the bricks on Jack Hynes block where suitable mud was located. The brick-makers camped near the kiln. S Zinkler was the contractor, for the bricks, and the exterior bricks were purchased from Perth and carted by Byron Collard. The first 40,000 bricks were made by 18 July 1949. By September 1949, the Kondinin Roads Board was reluctant to erect the hail in Hyden, and the committee, after receiving advice, registered as an incorporated body, and took full responsibility for the hall's construction. Some difficulty was experienced in obtaining a builder for the project, and it was decided to subcontract the construction which could not be undertaken by local volunteers. The community of Hyden were involved in the construction process of the hall, from accommodating out of town workers, to cutting and carting wood for the brick kiln fire, to attending meetings, catering for meetings, subscribing to loans or participating in fundraising schemes, it was a total community effort. Midway through 1952 the construction of the hall was commenced. 35 men used 75 tons of foundation materials to pour the hall footings in 12 hours. The soft Hyden bricks proved inadequate for the external walls and bricks were purchased from Midland Brick. The internal soft bricks proved to provide very good acoustic qualities in the hall. The only contracted labour was the laying of 100,000 bricks and that was commenced in October 1952. A foundation stone was laid, and there was subsequent controversy with regard to the wording on the stone. After the hall was completed, P Lynch made a cardboard plan for the supper room which links the hall and the then existing CWA rooms. The hall floor and roof extended the 20 feet to meet the CWA which houses the kitchen facilities. The building was completed in April 1953, and was officially opened by Sir Charles Gairdner on 12 May 1953 with a debutante ball attended by 650 people, during which the lights failed. Some discussion about who was invited to the first sitting for supper. The bank agency conducted business in the hall cloak room when visiting Hyden. This regular visit coincided with the Doctor's visit at the CWA. Later the Doctor held consultations in the Hall as his use of the CWA rooms occurred at the same time as the CWA meetings.

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Integrity: Intact/redeemable Authenticity: medium degree

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Hyden Recreation Centre

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10929 Hyden Townsite

Statement of Significance

The place demonstrates a way of life.

Physical Description

The existing Recreation sports facility is a red brick construction with a terracotta hip tiled roof. A verandah under the main roof and supported by brick piers, extends along the north-eastern frontage overlooking the playing field.

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Integrity: Intact Authenticity: high degree

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Hyden Railway Barracks

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11456 Hyden Railway Siding Precinct

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11456 Hyden Railway Siding Precinct

Statement of Significance

The place represents an association with the railways and a way of life.

Physical Description

The timber framed and clad railway barracks are typical of the type. The four units are situated with a central passage way, and separate wet area facilities. The four "rooms" are included under the main gable roof with weatherboard curtain wall.

History

Integrity: Intact/redeemable Historical theme: TRANSPORT COMMUNICATION OCCUPATION The railway line did not come to Hyden until 1931, and the trains first ran between Lake Grace and Hyden, via Karlgarin in 1932. Official opening 28 July 1933. As late as 1929 surveys were continuing for the Kondinin extension eastwards, and late in 1929, the Karlgarin town was surveyed, but in June 1930, the railway gangs commenced construction at the Lake Grace end of the spur line to Karlgarin and Hyden. The railway barracks provided accomodation for the railway workers along the line maintaining the facility. The railway line was closed on the 30 June 1957, however on the 15 January 1960, the line was re-instated for a trial between Hyden and Lake Grace. It has remained operation for the cartage of grain and superphosphate since that time.

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Integrity: Intact/redeemable Authenticity: high degree

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Hyden Railway Siding Precinct

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10929 Hyden Townsite

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• 10634 Hyden Railway Barracks
• 10634 Hyden Railway Barracks

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• 10634 Hyden Railway Barracks
• 10634 Hyden Railway Barracks

Physical Description

The timber framed and clad railway barracks are typical of the type. The four units are situated with a central passage way, and separate wet area facilities. The four "rooms" are included under the main gable roof with weatherboard curtain wall.

History

The railway line did not come to Hyden until 1931, and the trains first ran between Lake Grace and Hyden, via Karlgarin in 1932. Official opening 28 July 1933. As early as 1915, the Narrogin to Kondinin line passed through Kulin and ended at the Kondinin railhead. From 1913, the Railway Advisory Board was considering the pattern of railway lines throughout the agricultural areas and looking to a uniform gauge line. Stileman was Chief Engineer of the WAGR, and his plan proposed the extension of the trunk line eastwards from Corrigin through to Forrestania which was planned for expansion under the Empire Immigration Scheme, sharing costs. In 1926, the Wagin line extended eastwards to a railhead at Lake Grace. Considerable lobbying from the Karlgarin community (east of Kondinin), vied for an extension of the Corrigin line (through to Corrigin in 1914), eastwards, as outlined in the Stileman Plan. The Railway Advisory Board finally proposed a spur line from Lake Grace to Karlgarin, and onwards to Hyden at the head of the line. By 1927, fierce discussions were taking place. The Director of Agriculture, GL Sutton, after a deputation from Jilakin settlers, lobbied for a spur line east of Kondinin. The motion to construct the trunk line east from Kondinin was put before Parliament in 1928. The Stileman Plan, the line east from Kondinin was subsequently defeated, due to four main factors; the failure of the Empire Immigration Scheme, the depression, and the overloaded work schedule of the Railway Advisory Board, and the successful lobbying of land-holder interests in Wagin. As late as 1929 surveys were continuing for the Kondinin extension, and late in 1929 the Karlgarin town was surveyed, but in June 1930 the railway gangs commenced constructed at the Lake Grace end of the spur line to Karlgarin and Hyden. Local farmers carted their grain to the siding. The wheat stack site grew as the local farmers waited for the railway line to come to Hyden. By the time it came, 60,000 wheat bags were waiting for cartage. The first bags were transported on an unballasted line. The freight on the line facilitated the funding to complete the line. The grain was in bags sewn at the top and loaded into closed wagons for cartage to Fremantle. In 1937, Co-operative Bulk handling constructed a bulk grain storage facility. In 1969, they constructed an "A" class bin. One of the doggers on the line in the 1940s, is still remembered, Oscar Luftgrin was a Finn. A goods shed was built when the railway line came to Hyden. After the train stopped transporting goods other than grain, the goods shed was used by transport companies for dropping supplies of food, goods, equipment and whatever. The train also catered for passengers in the early days of its service. One carriage contained 6 compartments, with 2 or 3 first class, and 3 or 4 second class compartments. A trip to Perth would depart Hyden, change trains at Wagin, and arrive in Perth at 7am the following day. The passenger train service ended in 1950, when the Railway bus took over. After World War Two Baltic refugees were employed on the railways, and they established a camp of dwellings for them and their families in Karlgarin. In 1952, the Baltic women organised the supper and cleaned up after the grand opening of the Hyden Memorial Hall. The railway barracks provided accomodation for the railway workers along the line maintaining the facility. In 1954, the crane was requested in addition to a turntable to enable the "Y" rails to be removed. The loading ramp and crane are still in place, and a "goods shed" has replaced the original. The railway line was closed on the 30 June 1957, however on the 15 January 1960, the line was reinstated for a trial between Hyden and Lake Grace. It has remained operation for the cartage of grain and superphosphate since that time.

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Integrity: Intact/redeemable Authenticity: high degree

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Hyden Trading Co. and Post Office

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10929 Hyden Townsite

Statement of Significance

place demonstrates a way of life It is the oldest remaining building in Hyden.

Physical Description

The timber framed construction is identifiable as the original post office structure on the eastern end of the building. On the exterior it is discernible by the gable roof with rear skillion, and with horizontal corrugated iron wall cladding. Inside the roof pitch is apparent. In front of the original structure, a timber framed and fibro-cement clad shop extension has been added. The vertical profile fibro-cement is painted. The street frontage has shop front windows and a double entry door. The roof is skillion which forms a parapet at the highest across the front, with a suspended canopy .

History

The Hyden Progress Association reformed after the war, in 1945. By October 1946 they were making moves to establish an official Post Office in Hyden.

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Integrity: Intact or redeemable Authenticity: medium degree

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