Local Government
Woodanilling
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Burt Rd North Woodanilling
Location Details
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N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 18 Mar 2003 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The place is notable as an early site in the business and commercial development of the town of Woodanilling.
Physical Description
A plaque mounted on a granite boulder marks the site of the building facing Burt Road immediately north of the first hotel.
The bank was a corrugated iron structure and is now located at the Wagin Historical Village.
History
In 1908 the WA Bank (after the Bank of NSW) established the bank in Woodanilling. The shortage of manpower during the Great War caused the WA Bank to close its doors and following earlier representation the National Bank was again asked to open a branch in the town.
The National Bank opened at Woodanilling in May 1912 and operated as a country
receiving office from 27/3/1914, the first manager being FA Langley.
The building being centrally positioned was used as a command post during both World Wars. Between 1939 and 1945 it was the Corp Station for the local volunteer defence group as well as continuing to function as the bank.
On 9 July 1942, it was closed and then on 28 February, 1958 re-opened becoming a
country receiving office.
In October 1987 the agency moved to the shire offices. The building being donated by the bank to the Wagin Historical Village and the land sold to the Woodanilling Shire for $150.
During the 1982 Wooorama, the bank was officially 're-opened' at the village and
descendants of the original clients were invited to the ceremony. The $150 from the sale of the land was donated to the Wagin Historical Society during the re-opening.
Another bank, The Primary Producers Bank, operated in Woodanilling between 1924 and 1931. When it went insolvent during the Depression, many local settlers lost a considerable amount of their savings.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Bird, Round Pool to Woodanilling ps 165, 212, 299 | 1985 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Bank |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
09 Nov 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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