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Quairading District High School

Author

Shire of Quairading

Place Number

17590
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Location

McLennon St Quairading

Location Details

Local Government

Quairading

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1947, Constructed from 1946

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted Category 3

Category 3

Recognition of cultural heritage value; Provide recognition and protection through the processes of the Town Planning Scheme. Recommend that the place is retained and conserved if possible. Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The place represents the importance and significance of
education. The site demonstrates an association with pioneers, and changing ways of life.

Physical Description

Brick and tile construction, standard school design of the period.

History

The site was where the sportsground and cricket pitch were originally located. Not much construction was taking place after World war Two due to restrictions and scarcity of building materials. The fact that this school was constructed during that period, emphasises the importance of the educational institution in Quairading.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact
Authenticity: Retained

Condition

Very Good

Associations

Name Type Year From Year To
PWD Architect 1946 1947

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Eaton F; "The Golden Grain and the Silver Fleece, A History of Quairading 1859-1930". Shire of Quairading 1979

Place Type

Individual Building or Group

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use EDUCATIONAL Secondary School

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Wall BRICK Common Brick
Roof TILE Terracotta Tile

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Education & science

Creation Date

08 Aug 2006

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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