Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
Erikin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1924
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
The site represents associations with early settlers and commercial activity and a way of life no longer practised.
History
The store and Post Office were run by Mrs Jacob until Frank Still took over the Post Office in 1924. In the late 1940's G hOlmes took over the store and later C Dalton. The Jacob family occupied Erikin Farm, over the railway line and built a homestead in 1927. It has since been demolished.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| V Buller;"HIstory of Schools in the Shire of Bruce Rock:. | Bruce Roc Tourist Committee | 1988 | |
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock the story of a District". | Bruce Rock Roads Board | 1959 | |
| F Jacob;"The Winding Track, A History of the Stephen Hall Jacob family1815-1996". | F Jacob | 1996 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Single storey residence |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Other Use | Transport\Communications | Comms: Post or Telegraph Office |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
27 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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