Canna Hall

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The hall was an important gathering place when Canna had a larger population and the building served as a school

Physical Description

This rectangular wood frame and iron building has a double door opening at one end and a single louvred window on each side.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: The building has a high degree of integrity. Modifications: Fine ribbed C.G.I, addition at rear

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Fair

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Canna Lutheran Church

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The building has a social value, being designed and built by local volunteers.

Physical Description

The church is located in a bush setting, within the Canna Townsite. It is rectangular in plan, with a gable roof, side battraces and a front porch. There is a foundation stone with the date of 10 July 1955.

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Integrity: The building is as constructed and has very high integrity. Modifications: Nil

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Canna Store

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Statement of Significance

The building is a good example of a remote country store.

Physical Description

The main part of the building is under a gable roof. Skillion roofs to the sides and front provide a garage, additional storage and a front verandah.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: The original lines of the building are still intact providing the building with a high integrity. Modifications: Very few, probably only concrete, block screen to front verandah

Condition

Good

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Nanekine Homestead

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Nanekine was an early grazing property of the Morrison family - the location of the homestead being influenced by the presence of water along what is now the Nanekine Road. From the outset, travellers were accommodated at the homestead. In the early 1920s the property formed part of a larger holding of about 70,000 acres owned by McCallum Smith. Later in the 1920s, Nanekine was acquired by Fred Mickey, from South Australia, who started with 20 acres of cleared land. Nanekine is not a typical homestead for the Morawa District. The area does not contain many large homesteads as the majority were built post World War II. Initial buildings were usually of corrugated iron and only temporary until such time as permanent homes were constructed. Apart from being developed from one of the earliest buildings in the district, Nanekine was well known for its gardens, which were established in early days. There was both a large vegetable garden, which gave the property a reputation for being self-supporting, and also a decorative garden, with roses and wisteria. Nanekine has both social and historical significance.

Physical Description

There are three buildings in the group, which are visible from Nanekine Road - the main homestead, an attached two storey store with partly sunk cellar and a detached school house. The road was once closer to the buildings, on the other side of a row of trees which currently line the road. The main building is rectangular in plan, with a hipped roof and a concrete floored verandah all around. The original building, more than 100 years old is incorporated in this structure, with some stone walls 46cm thick. The majority of the building is constructed in concrete, rendered, with a brick pattern around the base of the verandah, flecked elsewhere. Windows are wood frame, recessed, in groups of three frames with double hinged sashes either side of a fixed pane. Ceilings are of plaster, battened. A stone wall with pipe rail surrounds the building. The attached two storey store is rectangular in plan and is linked by a covered walkway to the main building. This store has its lower floor approximately 2 m below the ground, to form a walk-in cellar, with highlight windows on three sides. The upper floor is reached by both internal steps from the walkway level and by external steps. The building is constructed of concrete, rendered, with a corrugated iron gable roof; windows are wood frame. The school house was constructed in the 1930s by Fred Mickey. It comprises a rectangular block of four rooms under a hipped roof with gablets with access from a full length verandah on one side. Construction materials are; concrete floor and walls, re-inforced with scrap steel, rendered; iron roof; wood frame windows, side hung, with unre-inforced concrete sills; hair plaster battened ceiling. All three buildings appear structurally sound with an absence of cracking. However, all are deteriorating - roof iron is almost totally gone from the school house and is starting to lift from the main building and store.

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Integrity: The building group has a very high integrity. Modifications: Very few

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Gutha Hall

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Statement of Significance

When Gutha had a larger population the hall was an important social centre for the settlement. Although still occasionally used, the building faces an uncertain future.

Physical Description

Stands in a bush setting within the Gutha townsite, which once accommodated a small settlement. Rectilinear in plan, under a gable roof, the building has a rendered pediment and battraces. There is a bronze plaque, 46cm x 31cm, on an inside brick wall, at the rear of the stage, donated by the Gutha Progress Association, with the following inscription: This plaque commemorates the memory of Pioneers and former Residents of Gutha at the "Back to Gutha" gathering on August 26th. 1978.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: The appearance of the hall from the road is as constructed, giving the building a degree of integrity despite additions and internal alterations. Modifications: Rear kitchen added; barbecue added (1987)

Condition

Fair - some cracking under windows and at buttraces, which are not keyed in

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Gutha-Canna CWA - site

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Statement of Significance

The site was of social significance in the past, when larger populations were living at Gutha and Canna.

Physical Description

The original building was relocated to the Greater Sports Ground - refer 81/28.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: No buildings remain on the site

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Site

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Bilya Rock

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A significant natural feature that provided local identity and a constraint to land use.

Physical Description

Large rock feature in natural setting.

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Site

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Koolanooka Iron Ore Mine

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This mine produced the first Western Australian commercial export of iron ore and had a significant socio-economic impact on the town of Morawa during the 1960s.

Physical Description

Open cut mine in bush setting. There are roads to the base of pit, where there is water and to the top, where there are good views of the surrounding district.

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Integrity: Excavation intact but eroding. Modifications: Almost all plant and building removed

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Billeranga Hills

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Billaranga Hills

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Morawa District Hospital

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St Paul's Lutheran Church, Morawa

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Statement of Significance

The building is considered to be an excellent example of a country church of the period, sensitively designed for climate. The building has architectural and social value.

Physical Description

The building is located in a residential part of town. The main body of the church is under a gabled roof, with angled side windows. There is a front porch and tower and what appears to be service areas at the rear, behind the altar. A horizontal bunding provides sun protection and carries around the rear of the building as decoration. There a cast concrete louvre vents at two levels above the floor. There is a marble foundation stone, at the base of the tower, with the following inscription: This stone was laid To the Glory of God by Rev. P.A. Zweck on 9th Nov. 1958 ICov 3:11

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: The original fabric is fully intact giving the building a very high integrity. Modifications: Nil

Condition

Generally good although some cracking of walls beneath windows and a problem with rising damp/salt.

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Morawa Golf & Bowling Club

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Statement of Significance

The building was constructed during the mining boom of the mid 1960s and was the social centre of the Town. Open hours used to be 11 am to 11 pm but have now been reduced to a 4 pm closing time. In addition to use of the bars and kitchens for golf and bowling club functions, the lounges and meeting rooms are still well used for travelling shows and seminars.

Physical Description

This large single storeyed building is rectangular in plan, with one side facing the golf course and the other, bowling greens. The grounds are well kept with trees and other vegetation providing an attractive setting. There are two plaques as follows: 1 Matt enamel on brass, mounted on a wooden board, 40cm x 26cm, on the building, with the following inscription: This Morawa Golf and Bowling Club was opened by Hon. David Brand M.L.A. premier and Member for Greenough. On 6th August 1966. Monisgnor E. Bryan. N. C. Croot. Esq President Secretary 2 Mounted on a stone cairn, outside, visible from Club Road, with the following inscription: Jack and Marie O 'Dea in appreciation for your contribution to the gardens of the Morawa Golf and Bowling Club

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: The form and character of the building remain largely unaltered, providing the building with a high integrity. Modifications: 1968 buggy rooms added; kitchen extended and modernised.

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Morawa Sporting Complex

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The building remains an important community facility providing a meeting place and activity centre and the opportunity for the Morawa community to interact.

Physical Description

The building comprises the main centre for basketball and badminton, two squash courts and a meeting room in a paved landscaped setting. Outside there are four basketball courts, seven tennis courts and barbecue facilities. There are wall plaques, at the entrance to the main centre: 1 Bronze Plate, with the following inscription: Shire of Morawa This building was officially opened by The Hon. Jeff Carr, MLA, Minister for Local Government on Saturday, March 31, 1984 and was completed with financial assistance from the Western Australian State Government, funds raised by the Morawa Sporting and Recreational Facilities Association (Inc) and the ratepayers of the Shire of Morawa (Names of Council Members and Association Committee Members) Contractor: Universal Constructions Pty Ltd Architect: Greg Eastman (FRAIA) 2 Bronze Plate, with the following inscription: R.H. Car slake Memorial Courts Dedicated on 13th October 1973 to the memory of our late patron and life member

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: The building has a high integrity with al original fabric intact. Modifications: 1973 Squash Courts altered

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Very Good

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Marian Convent

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Statement of Significance

The convent was associated with the adjoining Catholic School on Lot 176, which commenced in 1955 but was given a boost about 1966 when Western Mining Corporation impacted on the town. At its peak there were about 100 children in the Catholic School and over 400 in the State School. The adjoining school has now become a Telecentre and is also used for religious education. The convent has been unused for 10 years.

Physical Description

The building occupies a corner site and is L shaped in plan, with a kitchen and ablution wing and an accommodation wing. Although in good condition and certainly habitable, there were signs of forced entry at the time of inspection. There is a bronze plaque 38cm x 38cm, with the following inscription These buildings were blessed and opened by the Bishop of Geraldton The most Rev 'd A.J. Gummer D.D. 27th March 1955. Summerhayes and Associates Perth. Architects. Berry Bros. Pty. Ltd. Mt. Hawthorn. Builders.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: The building is fully intact and has a high integrity. Modifications: Nil

Condition

Good

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C.W.A.

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Statement of Significance

The building was constructed during the Depression times of the 1930s, so that expectant mothers could stay there from the country. It is an example of the community banding together to help those in need during hard times.

Physical Description

The building was originally constructed with full width front and rear verandahs, a large open space internally, with a smaller room in the SE corner for expectant mothers, plus a kitchen. The wall forming the small room has now been removed, to create one large open space. There is a brass plate, mounted on a Jarrah plaque 30 cm x 15 cm, with the following inscription: This room has been furnished by the Bush Nursing society of W.A. on the understanding that it shall be available for the accommodation of expectant and convalescent mothers. 2 2nd. March 1935.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: The building has high integrity, the front maintaining its original appearance. Modifications Rear Verandah filled in; internal wall removed

Condition

Good

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Morawa Tennis Club Site

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Statement of Significance

The site has social significance as a popular sporting and recreational facility.

Physical Description

The site now accommodates a children's playground and child care centre.

Integrity/Authenticity

Modifications: Tennis courts removed

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Church of Christ

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The Church of Christ community was very strong in Morawa, particularly during the 1960s when mining stimulated development of the town. A resident pastor tended the needs of both young and old. With a declining population and poor attendances the Church is now used by the Seventh Day Adventists.

Physical Description

A steel framed brick and tile building of rectilinear plan, with front porch; the timber floor is suspended, with vents under. There is a plaque of black and white marble, 46cm x 26cm, facing Dreghorn Street, with the following inscription: This building was erected to the Glory of God, and was officially opened by foundation members R. W. Barr, and G.A. Carslake on the 28th day of June 1958

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: The building has a very high integrity with all original fabric intact. Modifications: Storeroom/front porch added 1968

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Rectory

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St David's Anglican Church

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Statement of Significance

Like the Catholic Church, St Davids was built during the hard times of the Depression years. Both churches were dedicated in 1933 ;and again both were built on to during the same period in the 1960s. The church is constructed from the same stone as the Catholic Church. It is a good example of a small Anglican Country Church.

Physical Description

The church sits on a spacious corner site, behind pine trees. The building is unpretentious with a simple rectilinear plan form; windows are generally small, of vertical proportion, arched. Behind the alter there is a taller stained glass window. The nave of the church is spanned by timber trusses. There is a foundation stone with the following inscription: A.M.D.G. This stone was laid by The Ven. C. Riley. MA. M. S., OBE. Archdeacon ofNortham The 19th Day of March, 1933. Bales Cohen and Bennett Architect R. A.Gamble Builder.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: The building has a very high integrity Modifications: Additions CI963, in same style and materials

Condition

Excellent

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