Local Government
Dumbleyung
Region
Wheatbelt
Candlelight Rd Moulyinning
Dumbleyung
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1912
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Oct 2002 | Category E | |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
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 1912
The Moulyinning Siding has historic and representative cultural heritage significance. The siding has considerable heritage value as the centre of development and, meeting place of the district. The former siding has representative significance as an example of a way of life that is seriously diminishing throughout rural WA. Small communities are struggling against a move to centralise services and Moulyinning is one of a number of small towns that suffered this trend.
Some of the notable features of this former place include: • A flat, open area, with some trees Some obvious modifications include: • CBH installations
After the Dumbleyung rail extension was laid, finishing in 1912, a siding east of the Rabbit Proof Fence and roughly three miles south east of the Moulyinning dam was officially named Moulyinning. This was the second siding after Dumbleyung. The siding was the meeting place of the Pingarning, Moulyinning and Dumbleyung Farmers Cooperatives Representatives on 16 October 1917. The siding building was the only suitable venue at that time. Eventually the Dumbleyung and Districts Cooperative was formed. The first people to live at the Moulyinning Siding were the members of the railway gang and their families who camped south of the line. All sidings were a social centre where farmers met as they went about their daily routine, which often included meeting the train. The local shops depended on the siding for all stock for their businesses. The Moulyinning township grew around the siding to the north of the line. There were two general stores, a post office, school, community hall, sports ground and tennis courts (after 1973 fell into disrepair and were demolished). The siding has been demolished, and the only remaining structure is the CBH depot. However, some of the old shops and houses near the siding still remain as a reminder of the community of yesteryear.
Site Only
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Timperley; "Beyond the Fence: A History of Kukerin, Moluyinning and Nearby Communities". | 1996 | ||
| O'Brien Planning Consultants; "Municipal Heritage Inventory". | Shire of Dumbleyung | 1998 |
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.
McKenzie St Moulyinning
Dumbleyung
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1915
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Oct 2002 | Category C | |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Community Hall\Centre |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
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 1915
The Moulyinning Hall has aesthetic, historic, representative and social cultural heritage significance. The hall, though in a state of disrepair has some aesthetic value as it adds to the ambience of the small siding of Moulyinning. The hall had been an important central focus of social gatherings for the area. It represents a way of life that was lost as the population in the siding and surrounding district declined. In past months the hall has been partly renovated and social functions are still held there.
Some of the notable features of this place include: • Set in a clearing fringed by trees • Large, painted timber and fibre board building • Rectangular building with a small porch on northern elevation • Built on wooden stumps • Medium pitched corrugated iron roof • Timber framed windows
The Moulyinning Hall was officially opened on 19th March 1919, having been built by Bill Clarke. Beforethat time dances, weddings and church services had been held in the Moulyinning School. In 1921 the Social and Debating Club was formed, debating regularly at the Hall. As well as debates being held, the hall was home to the Moulyinning Model Parliament, established in 1934. This was formed as a way to teach men the art of public speaking. The Model Parliament debates were regularly reported in the Wagin Argus. The hall was run by a committee before it was taken over by the Dumbleyung Road Board in 1956. Film nights and dances were held in the hall until the 1960's however, the district gradually lost interest after the closing of the school in 1958. Over the years the hall has fallen into disrepair, despite the efforts of the community to fundraise in order to repair the building.
Integrity: Moderate Degree
Fair
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| O'Brien Planning Consultants; "Municipal Heritage Inventory". | Shire of Dumbleyung | 1998 | |
| J Timperley; "Beyond the Fence: A History of Kukerin, Moluyinning and Nearby Communities". | 1996 |
| Owner | Category |
|---|---|
| Shire of Dumbleyung | Local Gov't |
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.
McKenzie St Moulyinning
Dumbleyung
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1914
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Oct 2002 | Category B | |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Other | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | TIMBER | Other Timber |
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 1914
The Moulyinning School has aesthetic, historic, representative, social and rarity cultural heritage significance. The school has some aesthetic appeal as it is a most unusually, uncommon proportioned building. Some former pupils reminisced about attending 'high' school in Moulyinning. The former school has considerable historic value as it has links to Nippering townsite as well as servicing the Moulyinning community for four decades as a school and then for another 20 years as a Church Hall. The school is a good representative of one teacher schools, which were an important part of small rural communities throughout WA before the introduction of school buses.
Some of the notable features of this place include: • Located on a bush block close to the Moulyinning Hall • Distinctive design - building is tall in proportion to its floor dimensions • Timber construction, approx 9m x 5m • Raised on stumps • Wide brick section on south western corner • Open sided verandah on north eastern corner • Corrugated iron roof • Tall brick chimney
The Moulyinning School building was moved from the Nippering School site. It is a timber structure 9m x 5m, raised on stumps. The Nippering School closed cl912 owing to a decline in children attending the school. The Moulyinning School was opened on 2 December 1914 with thirteen students. It was active between 1914-1958, despite being closed for a period in 1923 owing to a shortage of teachers. Despite the efforts of many parents to keep the school open, it was closed late in 1958. Moulyinning School was one of the last one-teacher schools to close down and send its pupils to the Dumbleyung School. The introduction of school buses in 1943 led to the closing of many one teacher schools throughout WA. Moulyinning managed to hold out against the trend for several years despite a fairly small population (the average daily attendance recorded in 1957 was 12.1 pupils). The school is one of those featured in the Shire of Dumbleyung Historic Schools Heritage Trail. Soon after the closing of the school, the Anglican Church purchased the school from the Education Department for £50. After redecoration and suitable refurbishment, the building was consecrated by Bishop Reading of Bunbury, as the St Matthew's Church Hall. Though no weddings were held there three baptisms were performed. The church discontinued services in 1978 and the parishioners began attending the Anglican services at Kukerin. The former school and church hall now (2001) stands disused.
Integrity: High Degree
Fair
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Timperley; "Beyond the Fence: A History of Kukerin, Moluyinning and Nearby Communities". | 1996 | ||
| O'Brien Planning Consultants; "Municipal Heritage Inventory". | Shire of Dumbleyung | 1998 |
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.