Local Government
Harvey
Region
South West
Location
12 School Rd Yarloop
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Happy Valley Single Mens Quarters
Construction Date
Constructed from 1888
Demolition Year
2016Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 26 Jul 2020 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 12 Dec 2016 | Category 4 | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Oct 2015 | Category 2 | |
Statement of Significance
Formerly, the group of simple dwellings had historical value as they demonstrate the large workforce needed at the Yarloop mill during the early 20th century. Formerly, the group had value as a rare collection of single men’s quarters that are in their original form and location. Formerly, the group had social value as a demonstration of the type of simple accommodation provided for single men. Formerly, the place has aesthetic value for its contribution to the Yarloop heritage area.
Physical Description
Simple and small timber frame and weatherboard cottages built on timber stumped footings. The structures are asymmetric in plan form. The roofs are gabled in form with shallow pitches and clad in corrugated galvanised iron painted alternatively in green and red. Windows are metal framed with casement openings and louvers. Destroyed by January 2016 Yarloop/Harvey/Waroona Fire.
History
These single men's residences were built for workers who were constructing the South West railway line in the 1890s. Their basic form and facilities are indicative of the standards of the day for working men. Some of the huts are still in use today [2014] for accommodation. This building was burnt down by the January 2016 Yarloop/Harvey/Waroona Fire. The Chimneys was left standing however has were deemed structurally unsound and was subsequently removed.
Integrity/Authenticity
Nil / Nil
Condition
N/A
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 191 | 2015 MI |
Other Keywords
Millar's Timber Trading Co
South West Railway
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FORESTRY | Housing or Quarters |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Timber industry |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Resource exploitation & depletion |
Creation Date
17 Mar 2011Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
20 Aug 2019Disclaimer
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