Local Government
Katanning
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Forrest Mill Rd Katanning
Location Details
5km north of Katanning
Construction Date
Constructed from 1889, Constructed from 1939
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Jan 1996 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The development of the Great Southern Railway greatly influenced the development of Katanning, with a train station being located in Katanning and the town officially declared.
The rail enabled existing markets and industries to grow and develop, such as sheep and wheat, and also stimulated the introduction of new ones, such as tourism. The railway, marked by the cairn, therefore has high social and historic significance.
History
1889 (railway) 1939 (memorial)
As part of their Jubilee celebrations of 1939, the community of Katanning erected a cairn to commemorate the completion of the Great Southern Railway.
The railway was officially opened in February 1889, and settlers from all over Katanning Gathered at their newly erected station to greet the first trainload of passengers.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bignell M; "A Place to Meet: a History of the Shire of Katanning Western Australia". | UWA Press | 1981 | |
| Nomination form | |||
| "Katanning's Jubilee: a complete history of the progress of the town and district from 1889 to 1939,". | HCWA | 1988 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | CONCRETE | Concrete Block |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
31 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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