Local Government
Moora
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Roberts St Moora
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1957
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 | 19 Nov 1997 |
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Statement of Significance
The place demonstrates associations with the development of education facilities in Moora and generations of children who attended the school.
Physical Description
Brick and tile construction.
History
In 1949, the site was selected for a new school. In 1957, two rooms were constructed and in 1958, the school was upgraded to Junior High. By 1959, 216 students attended the school and extensions took place in the form of a manual training and home science area. By 1962, another classroom was added and the assembly area was bitumised. In 1965 a purpose built science laboratory was constructed. In 1968, 488 students attended the school and it was proposed to split the secondary and primary sections of the school. This took place in 1971 and from 1973, the Moora Junior District) High School was established. In 1975, it became known as the Central Midlands High School.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Intact or Redeemable
Authenticity: Medium Degree
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kohlen & Delnoye | Architect | 1957 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Laurie;"Tracks through the Midlands, A history of the Moora District". | Shire of Moora | 1995 | |
| Moora Historical Society;"Some Commemorated pioneers of the Moora District". | Shire of Moora | 1980 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Primary School |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | BRICK | Common Brick |
| Roof | TILE | Ceramic Tile |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
16 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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