Local Government
Moora
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
20 Roberts St Moora
Location Details
Cnr Roberts & King Sts
Other Name(s)
Agricultural Department
Construction Date
Constructed from 1974
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 | 29 Jul 2016 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Nov 1997 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The place demonstrates associations with pioneers and the agricultural activity of the region.
Physical Description
Double storey brick construction.
History
EHB Lefroy had a large influence on farming practices in the 1930's. He was one of the people instrumental to visit of Dutch Professor AL Hagedoorn and late Sir John Hammond an English lamb production expert. In 1939, he brought Mules form South Australia to demonstrate Mules technique (first farm was Cranmore Park). Aided by GT Throssel, the district agricultural advisor, he encouraged the CSIRO to research Mulesing. He was on the state committee of the CSIRO 1930 to 1943, chairman 1934 to 1943. Late HG (Jack) Neil of the Agriculture department, was instrumental in arranging for gangs of men being taught the procedure. Subterranean clover was introduced at Cranmore Park in 1936, and Lefroy's experiments with grasses led to the formation of the Miling Pasture Improvement Group. In 1939, GL Throssel became Moora's first resident Agricultural Officer. In 1941, Ranfurly Park ran experiments under the direction of the Ag Dept. Isbister experimented with trace elements and was assisted from 1948 by HG Neil fromt the Ag Dept Beverly office who moved to Moora in 1950. In 1955, Lefory was knighted for his services to agriculture. Bulk handling experiments 1931 & 1932 to reduce costs - Thompson bulk loads. Plans for the new administration building wee first mooted in 1971 and the building was finally opened on 20th February 1974. The forme Ag Dept building was built during /world War II to house the officer for POW distribution. That building was taken over by the Water Supply.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable.
Authenticity: High Degree.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Laurei;"Tracks through the Midlands, A history of the Moora District". | Shire of Moora | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Office or Administration Bldg |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Late 20th-Century Stripped Classica |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Rural industry & market gardening |
Creation Date
16 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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