Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Ardath
Location Details
Includes: Ardath Railway Siding, Fettler's Camp, Gangers Huts, wheat Bin
Other Name(s)
Kerkenin Siding
Construction Date
Constructed from 1914, Constructed from 1942
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 27 Mar 2020 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
|
Statement of Significance
The preceinct represents associations with the development of the railway network and the army during WWII.
Physical Description
Ardath Railway siding, fettler's camp, ganger's huts, wheat bin.
History
The railway line was opened between Corrigin and Nunagin (Bruce Rock) in 1914 and Kerkenin (Ardath) was one of hte sidings along that line. The first train brom Babakin/Kerkenin (Ardath) rolled into Bruce Rock Station on 14th September 1914. With the fear of Japanese invasion during WWII, Ardath became a town of minor strategic importance. Land was leased under the National Securities Regulations and buildings for the site were tendered and partially prefrabricated in Perth. They were railed to Ardath by Christmas 1942. The ammunition was unloaded at the Ardath Railway Siding, however it was illegal to unload ammunition in or near a town and it became necessary to construct a rail spur into the depot.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock A Revised History". | Shire of bruce Rock | 1993 | |
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock the story of a District". | Bruce Rock District Road Board. | 1959 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
04 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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