Local Government
Moora
Region
Wheatbelt
Padbury St Moora
Mahomet's Store
Ranyard's garage
Moora
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1920
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Nov 1997 | Category 5 | |
The place is an example of an early commercial property in Moora, and demonstrates associations with commercial and transport business people. It is an element in the streetscape.
Doublegable frontage, one gable over each shop front. One gable is infilled and painted horizontal corrugated iron, and the other with flat tin sheets. The shop front has only one door on the southern most side. The shop windows are aluminium framed with cream face brick walls below.
In 1897 Ali Mahomet (born in Somaliland) set up a general store. Later the place became Raynard's Garage. Most recently Moora Auto Electrics have operated on these premises.
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable Authenticity: ? Degree
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Shop\Retail Store {single} |
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
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