Local Government
Lake Grace
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Newdegate Hyden Rd Lake Biddy
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1925
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 | 23 Sep 1998 | Category E |
Category E |
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Parent Place or Precinct
Statement of Significance
The site represents the railway line which was vital to the future of the region.
History
When the railway from the Lake Grace railhead to the Newdegate end of line was constructed and completed in 1926, Lake Biddy Siding was the centre for the railway maintenance gang. The fettlers were stationed at Lake Biddy until 1963 when they relocated to Newdegate.
The first fettlers cottage was built by the first ganger, Atkins. It was built of railway sleepers and corrugated iron. They were located east of the town railway crossing.
Condition
Site
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good GF; "The Growth & Development of the Newdegate District". | Newdegate Golden Jubilee Committee | 1972 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
03 Nov 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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