Local Government
Gnowangerup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Pallinup Rd Gnowangerup
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1905
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
Historic - Nigalup school was possibly the earliest of our bush schools. Nigulup looked like becoming a
townsite around the turn of the century. A townsite survey was carried out. this area was covered by the
Nigalup News published in the Great Southern Herald, they fielded a cricket team and other sports and meetings were hekd in the area.
Social - used as a meeting place for the surrounding landowners.
Physical Description
As early as I897 the settlers at Nigalup agitated for a school, this came about in 1905 when the school
was opened on 17th July. The school only operated until 31st April. 1907when it closed due to
insufficient numbers.
A plaque has been erected to mark the site.
Integrity/Authenticity
EXTENT OF ORIGINAL FABRIC REMAINING 0%
Condition
Site
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
27 Nov 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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