Local Government
Dandaragan
Region
Wheatbelt
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
Located between Lancelin & Cervantes
Location Details
Includes Wedge Island
Construction Date
Constructed from 1950
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessment in Progress | Current | 12 Nov 2012 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 10 Dec 2001 |
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Statement of Significance
The shack settlements at Wedge and Grey consist of 440 vernacular shacks in two informal communities. They are significant as a rare example of squatter shack settlements associated with post-war recreation. The shacks represent a distinctive aesthetic style. The place is also significant as an Aboriginal site.
Physical Description
Wedge and Grey Shack Settlements, two informal settlements comprising a combined approximate total of 440 vernacular style shacks set along the coastal dunes.
History
The place was used as a meeting place and campsite by the Yued Aboriginal group. In the 1930s fishermen constructed shacks at Wedge Island followed by holiday maker shack at both areas in the 1950s.
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11630 | Embedded poetics and surrounding politics of a coastal squatter settlement | Electronic | 2009 |
| 11918 | Contested landscapes: Private shacks - public lands | Journal article | 2019 |
| 11629 | 'Shack' architecture: A produced landscape | Electronic | 2013 |
| 9981 | Wedge and Grey shack settlements. Cultural heritage assessment. | Electronic | 2012 |
Place Type
Historic Town or district
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, weatherboard |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, corrugated |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Environmental change |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Environmental awareness |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Government policy |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
| OCCUPATIONS | Fishing & other maritime industry |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Aboriginal Occupation |
Creation Date
21 May 2012Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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.