Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
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Location
Forrest St Wiluna
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1930
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Oct 1995 |
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Statement of Significance
The Railway Goods Shed has high historic significance for its association with the railway line between Meekatharra and Wiluna. The place has further significance given that it is one of the last remaining relics of the railway in the Wiluna district. The Goods Shed is representative, in both form and materials, of the type of industrial structure used for storage.
Physical Description
This large timber framed shed is clad with corrugated iron and features a double gabled roof line. The building has openings to the north and south elevations where the train carriages passed through. The structure features metal louvred vents in gable ends and skylights. The railway crane stands adjacent.
History
In 1927 Parliament gave approval for the construction of the railway line between Meekatharra and Wiluna. Construction commenced in March, 1929. The Goods Shed was probably built cl930. The railway line closed on 5 August, 1957. While other heritage buildings were being demolished by the Wiluna Council in 1990, this shed was saved by pressure from members of the Wiluna Historical and Heritage Preservation Society.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topperwein GH, "The History of Wiluna". | |||
| Quartermaine MK, "Notes" 9/8/1995 | 9/8/1995 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3457 | Railway Goods Shed Shire of Wiluna - Final Project for Restoration Project | Heritage Study {Other} | 1998 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Warehouse |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
17 Mar 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.