Local Government
Victoria Plains
Region
Wheatbelt
Mogumber
Victoria Plains
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1892
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Oct 1998 | Category 5 | |
The site has significant associations with transport and the railways.
The brick stationmasters house was there until c1978. Cactus now mark the site.
In 1892, Mogumber station was the railhead for the Moora line from Midland. Mogumber was the transport centre of the Victoria Plains. 100 acres was set aside for a town. In c1899, James Atkinson took charge of the hotel, erected a store, and the town grew. The railway stationed employees in Mogumber, and there was soon a need for a school. In 1893 the rail proceeded northwards from Mogumber to Moora. After the Moora railhead was established, Mogumber declined as a town, but the racecourse was still active. The last stationmaster was Tony Stratton. The corrugated iron station building has been moved. The stationmasters house was a venue for dances for the children, while the parents enjoyed a night at the pub, during the 1950s. Temporary railway workers houses were also located at the siding.
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| Erickson R; "The Victoria Plains". | Shire of Victoria Plains | 1971 |
Historic Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Railway Station |
| General | Specific |
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| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
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