Wogolin Road School - site

Author

Shire of Wickepin

Place Number

07337

Location

Wogolin Rd 14 mls E of Wickepin

Location Details

Local Government

Wickepin

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 16 Aug 1996 Category 5
Municipal Inventory Adopted 16 Aug 1996 Category 5

Statement of Significance

The site demonstrates a way of life no longer practiced.

History

1913-1925 Wogolin Road School opened in 1913. Schools were usually established due to lobbying from the members of the relevant community when they recognised a need for a school in their district. Education for their children was an important priority to the settlers. When the Government did establish schools, a minimum number of 8 students was required to retain the services of a teacher and keep the school operating. In 1916 the Governor Sir Harry Barron visited the District and the teacher Mr JH Hoskings entertained 60 children and the Governor at his place. In 1925 the school was moved to 89 Gate,

Condition

Site

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use FARMING\PASTORAL Blacksmith's Shop
Original Use FARMING\PASTORAL Blacksmith's Shop

Historic Themes

General Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES Education & science

Creation Date

28 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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