Local Government
Quairading
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Stones Rd Wamenusking
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1918
Demolition Year
1993Statutory 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 | 18 Apr 1996 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
Education was an important issue for the settlers in the developing communities, as demonstrated by the community involvement, and the local focus. The centralisation of the system was the demise of the small community schools.
Physical Description
Timber framed and clad with corrugated iron on the walls and roof. The interior was lined with mini custom orb (ripple sheet).
History
In 1918 the government tendered for the removal of the Warding school to be relocated at Wamenusking. The school was located on Green's block, and opened with 40 pupils. In 1943 the school closed, having been open continuously , except for 1 year. In 1993 the school was demolished.
Condition
Site
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
Creation Date
21 Jan 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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