Local Government
Moora
Region
Wheatbelt
Gardiner St Moora
Moora
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1911, Constructed from 1910
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Nov 1997 | Category 2 | |
The place demonstrates a way of life and significant associations with the Keamy Family. The place has streetscape value and contributes to the townscape and character of Moora.
Double shop front with rendered parapets. Each of the two identical parapets have a central recessed arched section witht he words "Keamy" and "Building". Horizontal recessed bands flank each side of tw panels. A suspended canopy extends over the footpath. Each shop front has a cnetral recessed and truncated double timber framed glass doors.
Thomas and leslie Keamy were employed as managers for their brother-in-law Saleeba, when he bought Prior's Store in 1898. In 1911, the keamy brothers established thier own General Store. In 1917, Les Keamy, one of these brothers took up land at 'Cardo". Thomas Keamy, the other brother continued to operate the store. He was involved in many community organisations and the family continue the commerce tradition in Moora.
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable Authenticity: Medium Degree
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| Moora Historical Society;" Some Commemmorated Pioneers of the Moora District 1847-1917". | Shire of Moora | 1980 | |
| M Laurie;"Tracks Through the Midlands, A History of the Moora District." | Shire of Moora | 1995 | |
| RJ Elphick;"What can I be?" pp16 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
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