Woodanilling Rifle Range site

Author

Shire of Woodanilling

Place Number

17158

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Location

Robinson Rd Woodanilling

Location Details

East side of Rd

Local Government

Woodanilling

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1910

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

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(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	18 Mar 2003	Category 4	Category 4 Significant but not essential to an understanding of the history of the district: photographically recorded prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The site is important for its association with the development of recreational activities in
the district.

Physical Description

Located on a reserve four kms east of the townsite. The members would shoot from the
south end of the range north towards Robinson Road.

The pit used by the target men is still evident being some 2-3 metres in depth. North of
this is a large mound to collect any stray bullets.

History

Rifle shooting was a popular pastime in early times and was encouraged by the
Commonwealth Government as it was seen as adding to the nations defence capacity. In
1914 the club had 68 members and the sport was so popular that a second range was
being mooted, but the war was to intervene. There was also a rifle range at Cartmeticup
at this time.

Integrity/Authenticity

Orignal Materials: All
Modifications: Few

Condition

Poor/fair

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Photos/Maps 8/1-8/5, 7/2-7/4
	John Bird, Round Pool to Woodanilling ps 164-165		1985

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL	Other

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

01 Nov 2004

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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