Local Government
Nannup
Region
South West
Location
Cnr Barrabup Pool & Mowen Rds Nannup
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Barrabup Mill Town Site
Construction Date
Constructed from 1908
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 26 Mar 2015 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 24 Jun 2005 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Oct 1995 | ||
Statement of Significance
Barrabup Mill Town Site is significant to the history of the timber industry in the south west of Western Australia and to the history of settlement of the region.
Physical Description
The Barrabup Strongroom (associated with the now demolished/relocated Barrabup Mill) site consists of a single concrete 3m x 2.5m x 2.5m steel reinforced structure, located about 6m off the road side, amidst an overgrown site of bush and young saplings. There is a single door opening, (the door has been removed), and the exposed concrete and steel work are in poor condition. The townsite includes foundation remnants, remains of a cricket pitch and tennis court, and the Workman and Barrabup Pools. Earthworks associated with the railway built between the mill and Cambray siding are clearly visible along the walking track.
History
The Barrabup Mill was built by WA Jarrah Saw Mills Company in 1908. In 1913 ownership was transferred to Kauri Timber Company. The timber town was abandoned around 1922, and in 1925 it was dismantled and transferred to the present mill site in Nannup.
Condition
Site Only- with remnants
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SWDA information Section A | South West Heritage Taskforce | 1990 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 003 | Shire of Nannup MHI |
Other Keywords
Categories of Significance:
- Timber Industry
- Settlements
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | FORESTRY | Other |
| Original Use | FORESTRY | Timber Mill |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| OCCUPATIONS | Timber industry |
Creation Date
27 May 1991Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
26 Jul 2023Disclaimer
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