Local Government
Narrogin (T)
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
L 1281 Granite Rd Narrogin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1942
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 | 30 Dec 1996 | Category B |
Category B |
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Statement of Significance
The building is significant on the following grounds:
1. Constructed in 1942 to store aviation fuel which had been in danger of attack from
carrier-borne Japanese aircraft.
2. One of only four such facilities in WA.
3. Closely linked with railway system and operation of Vacuum Oil Company.
4. In later years used for social activities to raise funds for sporting clubs.
5. Financed by American war funds.
Physical Description
Concrete, steel, earth and rock below ground structure for the
storage of fuel during period 1942/45.
Integrity/Authenticity
Extent of original fabric: Only concrete forms and earth mounds, with rocks remain
Condition
Poor
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| PWD | Architect | 1942 | - |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Air: Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Air: Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
Creation Date
30 Dec 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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