Local Government
Bruce Rock
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Dunstal St Bruce Rock
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1951
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 1997 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The place demonstrates a way of life and the development of education facilities in Bruce Rock. The place has associations with generations of Bruce Rock people.
Physical Description
Brick and tile construction.
History
Until this school opened at the end of 1951, the school had operated since 1915 in Westral Street in Bruce Rock townsite. The post war development in the town led to the establishment of a new school facility which was opened on the same day as the scheme water supply, on the 20th December 1951, by the Minister for Education and Deputy Premier AF Watts. In 1954 it was elevated to a Junior High School status.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Lovell;"Bruce Rock, A Revised History". | Shire of Bruce Rock | 1993 | |
| V Buller;"History of schools in the Shire of Bruce Rock 1911-1988". | Bruce Rock Tourism Committee | 1988 | |
| Jk Ewers;"Bruce Rock, the story of a District". | Bruce Rock Roads Board | 1959 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Secondary School |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Secondary School |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Cement Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
25 Feb 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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