Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
3 miles E of Ardath
Location Details
3 miles east of Ardath town
Construction Date
Constructed from 1910
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 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The site represents a way of life no longer practised znd demonstrates the value os an education to the early settlers.
Physical Description
A Plaque marks the site.
History
The school was the first in what is now the Shire of Bruce Rock. Mrs Jessie Veitch was the teacher and the school was in her home. It commenced in 25th September 1911 and continued until 30th Septemeber 1913. The students comprised of Mrs Veitch's children and the Cunningham family.
Condition
Site only
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| JK Ewers;"Bruce Rock the story of a District". | Bruce Rock District Road Board. | 1959 | |
| V Buller;"History of Schools in the Shire of Bruce Rock 1911-1988". | Bruce Rock Tourist Committee | 1988 | |
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
03 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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