Local Government
Northam
Region
Avon Arc
Lot 50 Great Eastern Hwy Northam
Northam
Avon Arc
Constructed from 1900
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| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 25 Feb 1998 | 3. Some / Moderate significance | |
The Northam race Course has a great deal of historical and social significance for the local racing community. The Northam Race Club has been active for over a hundred years, and is still an active provincial track.
The buildings supporting the Northam Race Club are a blend of different styles and periods. The older of the main buildings is a large single storey structure with a two storey section with a separate upstairs verandah. Alongside is a newer building with a flat roof, large windows and an open grandstand the main roof. To the rear of this building is a tall tower like structure, with a larger cantilevered awning. To the right of this building is a smaller open grandstand covered by a hipped pyramid roof.
Racing has been a favored sport in Northam since 1863 when Thomas Wilding organized the first race meeting. The Northam Race Club has operated since 1880. William Chidlow gave permission for part of Springfield, east of the town, to be used for the track. The club took ownership of the course in 1901. Members raised half and the Throssel government paid the rest. The Northam Cup has been run annually for many years and continues to be a popular event for locals and visitors alike. The race track is used on a regular weekly basis, as this is one of the few provincial tracks still supported by the WA Turf Club.
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| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| DS Garden; "Northam: An Avon Valley History". |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Grandstand |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Grandstand |
| Other Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other Sports Building |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Other | METAL | Other Metal |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
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