Wandina Station Homestead

Statement of Significance

The Wandlna Station Homestead Group has high historic significance as one of the early stations established in the Mullewa and Murchison district. Further the place illustrates the development of the station over time with the second and current homestead reflecting the changing fortunes of the pastoral industry. The place has some artistic merit for its scale and use of local stone, while the use of ant bed mortar reflects the resourcefulness of local residents in terms of sourcing local materials for construction.

Physical Description

Located approximately 70 kilometres north of Mullewa on the west side of the Mullewa-Carnarvon Road, the Wandina Station Homestead Group comprises the original c1880 homestead, the 1920 homestead, and various related outbuildings. The original homestead is a timber framed and corrugated iron clad building located immediately to the north east of the current homestead. It has a double gabled steeply pitched roof with a separate shallow pitched surrounding verandah roof which is supported on bush timber posts. Internally the original timber flooring has been replaced with concrete. There is a metal chimney to the west facade and, according to the owner, an underground cellar. Old relics are on display under the verandah. The current Homestead is of local stone and ant hill mortar construction and is set in a fenced and lawned garden. The hipped corrugated iron roof has gablets to the north and south and extends at the same pitch to cover surrounding verandahs supported on bush timber posts. The verandah is partly enclosed to the south to faciliate additional living space. A tall rendered chimney punctuates the southern roofscape. Windows are timber framed and double hung.

History

The first homestead constructed on Wandina was located down near the shearing shed but nothing remains of this building. The second homestead was built in the c1880s and the current homestead was built in 1920.
The station accommodates seasonal tourist visitation.

Integrity/Authenticity

Original Fabric: Largely intact

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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