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List of heritage places in the Shire of Nungarin facts for kids

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The State Register of Heritage Places is a special list of important historical places in Western Australia. It's looked after by the Heritage Council of Western Australia. As of 2023, there are 64 places in the Shire of Nungarin that are recognized for their history. Out of these, eight are so important that they are on the State Register of Heritage Places. These places help us remember and understand the past.

Important Heritage Places in Nungarin

The Shire of Nungarin has several fascinating places that are officially recognized for their historical value. These sites tell stories about how people lived, worked, and built communities long ago.

Alice Williams Memorial Building

The Alice Williams Memorial Building in Nungarin is a significant historical building. It was built starting in 1936. This building was officially added to the State Register of Heritage Places on February 20, 2009. It stands at 44 Railway Avenue.

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The Alice Williams Memorial Building in Nungarin.

Mangowine Homestead

The Mangowine Homestead is a very old and important farm home. It is located on Karomin Road in Nungarin. This homestead was built between 1870 and 1889. It was added to the State Register of Heritage Places on June 28, 1996. It's a great example of early settler life in the area.

Former Army Vehicle Workshop

The old Army Vehicle Workshop in Nungarin played an important role in history. It was built in 1942. This workshop is located at 26 Second Avenue. It became a state-registered heritage place on November 5, 1999.

Baandee CWA Rest Room

The Baandee CWA Rest Room is another historical spot in Nungarin. It was built in 1928 and is on Karomin Road. This rest room was added to the State Register of Heritage Places on June 28, 1996. CWA stands for Country Women's Association, a group that helped women in rural areas.

Mangowine Dam

The Mangowine Dam is an important part of the Mangowine area's history. It is located at the corner of Karomin and Williams Road in Nungarin. This dam was officially recognized as a heritage place on June 28, 1996. Dams like this were vital for water supply in the past.

Mangowine Grave Sites

The Mangowine Grave Sites are a quiet and respectful place on the east side of Karomin Road in Nungarin. These grave sites were added to the State Register of Heritage Places on June 28, 1996. They remind us of the early settlers and their families who lived and passed away in the area.

Former Nungarin Roads Board Office

The old Nungarin Roads Board Office is located at 37 First Avenue in Nungarin. This building was constructed in 1922. It was added to the State Register of Heritage Places on April 21, 2006. Roads Boards were like local councils that managed roads and other services in the past.

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The former Nungarin Roads Board Office.
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