Mrs Wallace Bakery & Tearooms site

Author

Shire of Moora

Place Number

11137

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Location

5 Dandaragan St Moora

Location Details

between Moora Pharmacy & Hotel

Local Government

Moora

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1909

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(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	19 Nov 1997	Category 5	Category 5 Recognition of the site. No specific regulations would be imposed, except in the case where the site is within the bounds of a precinct category would take precedence. While the Shire recognises the value of the site, it would be a community and/or shire responsibility to mark the site, as appropriate in future development, recognition or inter[retation.

Statement of Significance

The site represents a wa of life n longer practised and associations with a Moora identity.

History

It was built for John Cook in 1909. Later J Davey, a bootmaker ran a business from the place. Mrs Wallace first operated a bakery from her own home in Roberts Street before she moved to this premises. Mrs Wallace ran a bakery and tearooms while she and her family lived at the back of the shop. Later Mrs Chidzey bought the shop.

Condition

Site Only

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	M Laurie;"Tracks Through the Midlands, A History of the Moora District."	Shire of Moora	1995

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	COMMERCIAL	Shop\Retail Store {single}
Present Use	COMMERCIAL	Shop\Retail Store {single}
Other Use	COMMERCIAL	Restaurant

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OCCUPATIONS	Hospitality industry & tourism
OCCUPATIONS	Commercial & service industries

Creation Date

17 Mar 1998

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Approved

Last Update

31 Dec 2016

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