Local Government
Cuballing
Region
Wheatbelt
Great Southern Hwy Yornaning
Cuballing
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1959
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 27 Mar 2020 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Sep 1996 | 3 | |
The place is representative of Western Australia's bulk grain handling facilities which contribute to the efficient storage for exportation of grain, an important facet in the State's economy. Sited in a landscaped setting, the place is a dominant structure on approach to Cuballing, having landmark quality.
The bins are in a landscaped setting, and are a dominant structure on approach to Cubaiiing.
At a time when more than 90% of Western Australia's farmers were unable to cover their production costs, the introduction of bulk handling of wheat, during the 1930s, was an important factor in helping to reduce farm costs. Experimental bins for the bulk receival of wheat were built by Wesfarmers for the 1932-32 season at five sidings. Cooperative Bulk Handling Limited (CBH) was formed by the Wheat Poo! and Wesfarmers in April 1933, to take over the existing leases and sidings', and also to prepare for the installation of another 48 receivai points for the 1833/34 season, in 1935. a Royal Commission, looking at all aspects c? handling the wheat harvest, concluded that it should be allowed to continue. This gave CBH the green light to extend its network of receivai centres, using loans repaid by tolls on deliveries by its members. The construction of the bins in Cuballing was part of a continuing expansion programme. The bulk wheat bin at Cuballing was officially opened on Friday, 27 November 1959. In his opening address, Mr Knight, President of the local branch of the Farmer's Union gave some statistics that reflected the progress of the region. In 1950-51, a total of 33,000 bushels of all grains had been received. In 1958-59, a total of 228,000 bushels had been received. The new bin had a capacity of 200,000 bushels and had cost about £25,000. In officially opening the bin, Mr Forrester noted that it was possibly the first time a bin had officially been declared open by a representative of CBH. Bulk wheat bins were first erected in 1931 and were developed from that period. The type of bin at Cuballing had been in production since 1936.1
INTEGRITY: High Degree AUTHENTICITY: High Degree
Good
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Narrogin Observer," p 18 | 3 December 1959, |
Individual Building or Group
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Silo\Grain Shed |
| Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Silo\Grain Shed |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Rural industry & market gardening |
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