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Railway Fettlers' Main Camp

Author

Shire of Beverley

Place Number

05597
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Location

Duffield St Beverley

Location Details

West side of Railway line near Duffield Street, Beverley

Local Government

Beverley

Region

Avon Arc

Construction Date

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 01 Nov 2021

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 24 Jun 1996

Statement of Significance

The group of trees partially marks out the area of what was known as the 'Main Camp', where the men and their families, who constructed the Great Southern Railway line, lived from 1886.

Physical Description

The main camp is represented by a stand of trees, Peppercorn, Cape Lilac, Kurrajong Trees (apprx 20). Therse are the remains of gardens of homes occupied by Railway Fettlers.

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Beverley Historical Society Inc.

Place Type

Urban Park

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use Transport\Communications Rail: Housing or Quarters
Original Use Transport\Communications Rail: Housing or Quarters

Historic Themes

General Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

07 Apr 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

05 Oct 2021

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