Local Government
Capel
Region
South West
Elgin
Capel
South West
Constructed from 1895
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 1999 | Category 5 | |
Historic Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
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Constructed from 1895
The site has associations with the development of the railway line in the south west and with John Clarke.
The Elgin Siding is on the Boyanup to Busselton line, west of Boyanup. The Bunbury to Boyanup railway was completed in 1887, but not used until 1891. The Boyanup line was connected to thte main southwest line from Perth on 22nd August 1893, and Busselton connected to Donnybrook line on 26th December 1895, and the Bridgetown extension was on 1st November 1898. In 1896, John and Elizabeth Clarke and their son Charles arrived in Elgin on the 'Firth Moray' in Scotland via Western Australian goldfields. Clarke was an agent for Hayward's in Bunbury, buying and selling produce around the district. he took up 2,000 acres of virgin bush ne called 'Billabong', later called 'Elgin'. The Elgin Siding was in that property.
Site
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase D & Krantz V; "Just a Horse Ride Away, A History of the Shire of Capel". p.121 | Shire of Capel Local History Collection | 1995 | |
| "Boyanup Centenery Souvenir Booklet 15-16 October 1994". | Lions Club of Boyanup | 1994 |
| Owner | Category |
|---|---|
| Westrail | State Gov't |
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Clarke Rd Elgin
At junction of locations 74 & 75
Capel
South West
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| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 1999 | Category 5 | |
Historic Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Stockyard |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Droving |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
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The site has significant associations with a way of life associated with the cattle industry.
Cocker was an Aboriginal drover. In the early days, the cattle would be driven to the Naturaliste coast through Busselton, Capel and Elgin. The Gibbs, Gardiners and Flynns had coast blocks, and they would take their cattle to the coast, through what is now Rodwell's and Kitchen's properties. Cocker's Well was a stock yard, water hole and provided a place to camp overnight on the journey.
Site
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase D & Krantz V; "Just a Horse Ride Away, A History of the Shire of Capel". | Shire of Capel Local History Collection | 1995 | |
| "Boyanup Centenery Souvenir Booklet 15-16 October 1994". | Lions Club of Boyanup | 1994 |
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Elgin Rd Elgin
David Reid's (fmr)
Capel
South West
Constructed from 1912
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 1999 | Category 5 | |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
| General | Specific |
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| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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Constructed from 1926, Constructed from 1912
The site has associations with the settlement of the Elgin area, David Reid, and as a social venue.
The first wattle and daub cottage was located on lot 61. The second wattle and daub cottage was a four roomed cottage with a verandah along the front, facing the railway line. The house was gradually demolished as the cement brick house was built.
David Blair Reid came from NSW via the goldfields to work as a boiler maker in the Midland railway workshops. In 1904, he married Lilly Tucker, and together with Mr & Mrs Tucker, and Lilly's brother Fred, they all set off for the south west. Acting on advice from George Scott, they selected land at Elgin and built a dwelling of split shingle and slab construction, and in 1906, built a small bridge near the Elgin siding, and called the property The Bridge'. The Reids cleared 20 acres and planted fruit trees. Meanwhile, William and Rachel Tucker, (parents in law) selected land in the Stirling Estate, built a limestone house and established an orchard. The Reids boarded teachers for the Elgin School, and in the 1920s established a tennis court, at their home, which was a popular venue for tennis parties and social events, it was the only couch grass court in the area. The cement brick house was where the post office and telephone exchange were located after it moved from Jilley's. It was also the venue for local dances before the hall was built in 1931. In 1933, on lot 61, the site of the original homestead, Jim Reid built a new home called Thirimere'.
Site
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Blair Reid. | Architect | 1912 | - |
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase D & Krantz V; "Just a Horse Ride Away, A History of the Shire of Capel". | Shire of Capel Local History Collection | 1995 | |
| "Boyanup Centenery Souvenir Booklet 15-16 October 1994". | Lions Club of Boyanup | 1994 |
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Railway Rd Elgin
Capel
South West
Constructed from 1909
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| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 1999 | Category 5 | |
Historic Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
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Constructed from 1909
The site is significant as the first and only school site in Elgin, and its associations with education, the community, students and teachers.
The Elgin School was opened in 1909 due to the efforts of Mrs D. B. Reid of 'Bridge farm'. Mrs Reid boarded the school teachers until 1924. During 1917 and 1918, Mr Reid rode to Stratham to get children to keep the school open. In 1936 the school closed when a school bus was introduced to take the children to Stratham.
Site
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase D & Krantz V; "Just a Horse Ride Away, A History of the Shire of Capel". | Shire of Capel Local History Collection | 1995 | |
| "Boyanup Centenery Souvenir Booklet 15-16 October 1994". | Lions Club of Boyanup | 1994 |
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.