Tammin Civic Precinct

Child Places

• 02550 Tammin Town Hall & Honour Roll
• 02549 Tammin Fire Station (including original fire station)
• 14266 Tammin Memorial Park & Gates

Values

The place is a good example of a public buildings precinct in the Wheatbelt.

The place is associated with the development of Tammin.

The place is significant for its social events and functions provided to the residents of Tammin

The place is associated with the War effort for both World War One and World War Two.

Physical Description

Bank Single storey brick building, with quoins, arched windows, symmetrical façade. Flagpole above entrance.’ Post Office Semi circular opening, single storey, decorative keystone in the central front archway. CWA Hipped roof, single storey, eaves over verandah with brick pillars supporting the verandah. Two chimneys and a Tiled roof.

History

‘The first settlers took up land in the district in 1893, with the promise of the railway through the region in the near future. The railway from Perth to Southern Cross was opened in 1894, passing through Tammin. In 1894 the Meckering Road Board was gazetted, covering the area of Tammin and Kellerberrin.’ ‘By 1897 there were nine homesteads in Meckering and one in Tammin. Although by 1898 when the Government put down seventeen unsuccessful trial bores in Tammin, there were seven producing farms.’ ‘Tammin Townsite was gazetted on `26th May 1899. By 1900 there were enough settlers and railway workers in the area to warrant the opening of the first school. Wesleyan church services were held under a tree south of the railway line, and cricket was played at the same site. Men working on the Kalgoorlie water pipeline lived in Tammin from 1901, even though the pipeline didn’t open until 1903. The first store in Tammin was established south of the line, by E.D Ryan in 1902 and shortly afterwards another store opened north of the line.’ ‘In January 1903 the Tammin Progress Committee was formed, comprising 13 members under the chairmanship of John Packham.’ ‘During 1906 and 1907 Sir james Mitchell started a settlement scheme for unemployed people at Workarine, north of Tammin. Yporkarine had previously been a pastoral lease by the Clarksons of Toodyay.’ ‘By 1910 the town was developing with the construction of the National Bank, the Post Office, the Tammin Hotel, the Agricultural Hall, a butchers shop, bakers, and the general store changed hands. In 1910 the Progress Committee also put down tennis courts and a cricket pitch at the recreation reserve.’ ‘Wheat, Wool and Wodjil’ Tammin Local History states: ‘Tammin CWA branch was formed on April 18th 1939 by Mrs mary Adamson, president of Western Division. During the war years, 1939-1945 the CWA members worked hard raising funds and sewing clothing for the war effort.’ ‘In 1941, the Younger Set was formed and raised money mainly for the War Effort. The Air Force band stationed at Cunderdin supplied music for 10 pounds and the attendance was 2/- for the weekly dances.’ ‘Members could see the advantages of owning their own Restroom and in 1944 efforts were made to procure a suitable block in the Town. After much debate the block where our building now stands was bought and the adjoining block was donated by Mr F Lardi. The plans were drawn by architect M. Marshal Clifton and Mr Charlie Budd, a local builder took the contract to build the restroom. Eventually on the 28th October 1953, the Rest room was officially opened by Lady McLarty, State President of CWA, Mrs Les Carter Tammin CWA President.’

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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