The Shack

Author

Shire of Narembeen

Place Number

24712

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Location

Railway Reserve Narembeen

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Narembeen Railway Station

Local Government

Narembeen

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1960

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	31 Jul 1996	Category 3	Category 3 Recognition of cultural heritage value; Provide recognition and protection through the processes of the Town Planning Scheme. Recommend that the place is retained and conserved if possible. Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The railway station represents the railway line and the significant role it played in the development of the wheatbelt. the place demonstrates a way of life. The place contributes to the townscape and character of Narembeen.

Physical Description

Brick construction with a low pitched gable corrugated fibro roof. The roof extends over the platform and is supported by square timber posts. The platform and station are at ground level.

History

The railway first came to the Narembeen siding in 1917 on a line extending northwards from Narrogin via Yilliminning, Dudinin, Kulin and Kondinin. Narembeen siding was the railhead from 1917 until 1925 when the Merredin line was opened. At that time the Narembeen Roads Board requested the construction of restrooms at the Narembeen Railway Station. The request was denied by the Railways Department, although a station of some sort would have been in place as there was a stationmaster and stationmaster's house in 1925. By 1968 the stationmaster J Dawson, had two staff, and 20 trains a week passes through Narembeen Station. In 1970 a Stationmaster was still in place at Narembeen. After the closure of the station, the Shire took over the responsibility for the place, and a Youth Club has operated for a number of years at the Station. Called the "Shack", a roster of parents supervises the Youth Club, which is one of the few outlets in town for the social interaction of young people.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact/redeemable
Authenticity: High degree

Condition

Fair - Good

Associations

Name	Type	Year From	Year To
WAGR	Architect	1960	-

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Bristow I; "Seedtime & Harvest A History of the Narembeen District 1888-1988".	Shire of Narembeen	1988

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL	Other Community Hall\Centre
Original Use	Transport\Communications	Rail: Railway Station

Historic Themes

General	Specific
TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS	Rail & light rail transport

Creation Date

03 Apr 2002

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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