Tenindewa Store Fmr

Statement of Significance

The Tenindewa Store Fmr has considerable historic significance as the last remaining structure associated
with the small commuity that emerged adjacent to the siding from the 1920s. It is indicative of how small
settlements were established along the railway as land was allocated and taken up in the vicinity. The building
has some aesthetic appeal given its simple form with surrounding verandahs and is a landmark along the
Mullewa Road.

Physical Description

The Tenindewa Store Fmr is located on open ground immediately north of, and facing towards, the railway
line. The simple square building is of concrete block construction with a zincalume clad gable roof. The roof
extends to cover surrounding verandahs which are supported on new timber posts. The front of the building,
the southern elevation, has a central doorway with a window on each side. A sign saying "Tenindewa' is
affixed to the gable end above the verandah. There is concrete paving to the front verandah and two
corrugated iron clad dunnies located to the rear (north).

History

Kockatea Siding, which was renamed Tenindewa in 1909, was one of the many stops on the GeraldtonMullewa
railway constructed in 1893. A railway gang and some of their families were housed there to service
the line and, after farming commenced in the area from 1905, a small community emerged near the Siding
which thrived particulary from the 1920swhen a lot of nearby land was allocated. By 1910 there were railway
buildings, sports facilities and a race course, a post office and a hall, and by 1913, a school. The first
Tenindewa Store, a Westfarmers Co-operative and Post Office, was built by Alex Rumble in 1921. In 1924 Bill
Griffiths leased the store from Alex Rumble until 1935 when he built a new (existing) Store and Post Office.
The store closed in 1985 and is all that remains of a once thriving community

Integrity/Authenticity

Original Fabric: Largely intact

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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