Narrogin Racetrack (original)

Author

Shire of Narrogin

Place Number

13573

Location

Yilliminning Rd Narrogin

Location Details

Local Government

Narrogin (S)

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1900

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

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 site is significant on the following grounds: HISTORIC: 1. The site provided entertainment for early settlers. Its sale provided major funds for the creation of the Greater Sports Ground in 1920.

Physical Description

Located on flat ground to north of Narrogin Brook, with avenue of Eucalyptus cladocalyx (Sugar gums) leading down from Yilliminning Road on western boundary of Narrogin AA 164. A bush shed with thatched roof was at race course.

Condition

Site

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use FARMING\PASTORAL Other
Original Use SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL Other

Creation Date

03 Jun 1999

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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