Local Government
Gnowangerup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
240 Hinkley Rd Jackitup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Gnowangerup Aboriginal Mission
Gnowangerup Agricultural School
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessment in Progress | Current | 16 Dec 2019 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
Historic - Brother & Sister Wright purchased 61ha in 1935. this was to become known as 'The Mission'. Later on the mission site an Agricultural high School, for Aboriginal boys was established wider the direction of the State Baptist Church.
Physical Description
Various:, mainly asbestos with iron rooves.
History
The Gnowangerup Agricultural School is a well equipped school catering for the needs of boys who do not fit into the mainstream school system.
Condition
Good
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Religion |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| PEOPLE | Aboriginal people |
Creation Date
27 Nov 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 Jul 2021Disclaimer
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