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Regan's Ford - River Crossing and Tennis Court Site

Author

Shire of Dandaragan

Place Number

05823
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Location

Brand Hwy Dandaragan

Location Details

Over Moore River, 200 metres down from Brand Hwy Bridge

Other Name(s)

Reagan's Ford

Local Government

Dandaragan

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1876

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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 30 Aug 2019

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 30 Sep 1996 Category 4

Category 4

A site without built features, but of some cultural heritage significance to Shire of Dandaragan. No constraints. Recommend: Interpret the place.

Statement of Significance

Regan’s Ford has high historic significance as the original river crossing of the Moore River which greatly assisted with the transportation of goods to and from the Dandaragan district. It has further significance for its association with Walter Padbury and Edward Regan.

Physical Description

Situated about 200 metres downstream from the present Brand Highway Bridge, Regan’s Ford is a small river crossing constructed of stone. It has been bitumenised at a later date. The river crossing is now part of a picnic area where travellers can rest.

History

In 1876 Walter Padbury arranged for an all-weather crossing to be constructed over the Moore River, specifically to provide a more direct route to Guildford for his produce from Yathroo. The work was undertaken by Edward Regan, an overseer for James Clinch who lived immediately south of Moore River. Regan employed Aboriginal labour to assist with his building contracts, including the ford. Prior to the construction of the ford the river could not be traversed by teams laden with goods.
In the early 1950s the Regans Ford Progress Association was responsible for the construction of the tennis courts which were very popular with local residents. The courts were in use until the late 1960s and featured a small CGI shed to the south side.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Medium Degree

Condition

Good

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other
Present Use OTHER Other
Original Use Transport\Communications Road: Bridge
Present Use Transport\Communications Road: Bridge

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other STONE Local Stone

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Road transport
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Sport, recreation & entertainment

Creation Date

14 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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