Local Government
Denmark
Region
Great Southern
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Location
South Coast Hwy Denmark
Location Details
Other Name(s)
School of Agriculture
Construction Date
Constructed from 1947
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 28 May 1999 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 09 Aug 2004 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 28 Jun 2011 | Considerable Significance |
Considerable Significance |
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Statement of Significance
This place has historic, social and aesthetic heritage significance.
The Denmark Agricultural College was first established in 1942 at State Farm. It was set up in response to the comandeering of Narrogin Agricultural School for war purposes. However, when Narrogin Agricultural School re-opened, Denmark continued the agricultural education of aspiring young farmers by building their own facilities which were opened on 27th February 1947. The college was built to accommodate approximately 40 students in two year courses. Hundreds of boys (and laterly some girls) have studied agricultural subjects, played sports and socialised in the Denmark community. In 2010 the college has a student population of 90, most of whom live in as they come from many places throughout Australia.
Physical Description
The site marks the east entrance to the Denmark townsite on South Coast Highway and is surrounded by reticulated gardens. A recently added large steel canopy over a sports court mars the appearance of the College to the Highway.
History
This red brick single storey building consists of a dining room/ kitchen/ pantry complex, a common room and dormitory style accommodation.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: All
Condition
Very Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Plaque. | |||
| T Redman;"Oral History". |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4174 | Denmark Agricultural College School and Residential Complex | Heritage Study {Other} | 1999 |
| 12101 | Denmark Agricutural College - assessment of significance | Heritage Study {Other} | 1999 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Technical School |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Technical School |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Cement Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
28 Oct 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
15 Nov 2019Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.