Local Government
Narrogin (T)
Region
Wheatbelt
Location
1 Mokine Rd Narrogin
Location Details
Cnr Great Southern Hwy & Mokine Rd
Other Name(s)
Main Roads Narrogin Headquarters
Construction Date
Constructed from 1948
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 18 Nov 2019 | |
| State Register | Registered | 17 Apr 2015 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Dec 1996 | Category 4 | |
Statement of Significance
The former camp house migrants working for Main Roads in Narrogin following World War II. It demonstrates the global efforts of the United Nations (UN) and the International Refugee Organisation (IRO) to resettle displaced persons, refugees and former military personnel forces throughout Europe and other parts of the world following World War II.
Physical Description
The former migrant camp comprises three prefabricated, transportable corrugated iron Nissen Huts (c.1948/49) set in an operational Main Roads industrial and manufacturing facility.
History
Theformer camp was established in 1948/49 to house migrants working for Main Roads in Narrogin after World War II. It was part of the Australian Government's post-war policy to increase population in order to reduce the country's vulnerability against attack , increase defences, and to rebuild and improve its economy by focusing upon production and State-built infrastructure.
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Office or Administration Bldg |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Other Metal |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Immigration, emigration & refugees |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Workers {incl. Aboriginal, convict} |
Creation Date
27 Dec 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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