Local Government
Nannup
Region
South West
Location
Cnr Andrew & Sears Rd Wheatley
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 26 Mar 2015 | |
| State Register | Registered | 01 Jun 2007 | 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 | ||||
| (no listings) | ||||
Child Places
- 02966 Donnelly River Mill
Statement of Significance
Donnelly River Mill & Townsite is significant to the history of the timber industry in the south west of Western Australia and to the history of settlement of the region.
Physical Description
The townsite buildings are constructed of timber weatherboards with corrugated iron roofs and are in good condition. They have been maintained to consistent standards over time. The townsite also has a high degree of integrity. All of the buildings have been appropriately adapted to new uses, and many, including the General Store, Workshop, Club and Workers’ Cottages, retain their original uses. Donnelly River Mill & Townsite Precinct has a high degree of authenticity. The Mill and its equipment is nearly all as originally built and installed, and repairs and restoration work carried out over the years has not adversely affected the authenticity of the place.
History
The original Donnelly River Mill was established by the Wheatley family if 1912 and closed in 1914. The existing mill was built in 1948 and used by Bunnings until 1978. The mill was served by a network of railway lines. Donnelly River Mill & Townsite is a largely intact example of a mill and mill town which is no longer working but which is capable of being conserved for tourism purposes.
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 018 | Shire of Nannup MHI |
Other Keywords
Categories of Significance:
- Aesthetic
- Historic
- Social
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7513 | Donnelly River Mill : structural audit report + plans. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2005 |
| 6667 | Donnelly River Mill Steering Committee : agenda papers. | Report | 2003 |
| 8033 | Donnelly River Mill. Examination and business case. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2006 |
| 6666 | Donnelly Mill : structural and safety report. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2003 |
| 2464 | Conservation plan : Donnelly River Mill. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 1994 |
| 6668 | Donnelly River Mill : Manjimup Workshop December 4, 2003 : various papers. | Report | 2003 |
| 9780 | Donnelly River Mill: heritage study and a DRAFT Future use options paper. | Heritage Study {Other} | 2005 |
| 10085 | Donnelly River Mill Townsite, Wheatley | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2012 |
Place Type
Precinct or Streetscape
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
| Other Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Other Use | EDUCATIONAL | Museum |
| Original Use | FORESTRY | Timber Mill |
| Original Use | FORESTRY | Housing or Quarters |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | TIMBER | Weatherboard |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| OCCUPATIONS | Technology & technological change |
| OCCUPATIONS | Timber industry |
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
24 Aug 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
26 Jul 2023Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.