Atkins Home, Yate Flat Lagoon, AA Dam

Author

Shire of Lake Grace

Place Number

12802

Location

Roe Loc 1534 Lake King - now private land Lake King

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Atkins Lake, AA Number 5005

Local Government

Lake Grace

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1929

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 25 Jun 2004

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 23 Sep 1998 Category E

Statement of Significance

The site represents a way of life no longer practised, and associations with a original 3500 scheme settlers.

History

The Atkins were among the 3500 land scheme settlers in the Lake King region after 1928. The site of 's home is located close to the store and goods shed. It was the focus of social activities in the region until the hall was built in 1930, with dances and a wedding taking place in the large front room at the home. Swimming hole at Atkins. The water from the lagoon was used during droughts. It was pumped into Brandenburg's dam and then water was available at the standpipe. The AA Dam (behind the school) is a former government dam which was constructed by the sustenance workers during the depression. It has concrete bottom and sides.

Condition

Site

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Metcalf R & Hector M; "Golden Jubilee 1928-1978 Lake King, Lake Camm; Mt Madden;". Hatter's Hill 1978

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Conjoined residence
Original Use RESIDENTIAL Single storey residence
Original Use GOVERNMENTAL Reservoir or Dam
Present Use RESIDENTIAL Conjoined residence

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Community services & utilities
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

03 Nov 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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