Local Government
Moora
Region
Wheatbelt
Location
Dandaragan St Moora
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Padbury's Store
Construction Date
Constructed from 1935
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 | 19 Nov 1997 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The site represents associations with commerce and trade sincce the early days of Moora's development. The place demonstrates a continuity of use over time, It is a significant element in the streetscape and townscape charcter of Moora.
Physical Description
Double gable frontage. Corrugated iron roof, with bull nose street front verandah.
History
In the 1890's this was the site of the camp for travellers, with facillites for tying up their teams of horses. The first store, owned by Prior may have been on this site before Stanwell purchased it. In 1898, Kaleel Saleeba bought the store onthe site and later became the manager for Padbury when he took it over.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moora Historical Society;" Some Commemmorated Pioneers of the Moora District 1847-1917". | Shire of Moora | 1980 | |
| M Laurie;"Tracks Through the Midlands, A History of the Moora District." | Shire of Moora | 1995 |