Upcoming Events 2008

In May 2008 Yarloop Workshops formed a maintenance partnership with Fairbridge Farm to allow skilled heritage restoration workers to carry our work on our site. Fairbridge Farm trained them under their Indigenous Apprenticeship Training Scheme. The first job undertaken by them, the replacement of a long valley gutter and downpipes has been completed.

Harvey Shire have agreed to allow our planned major maintenance programme for 2008/9 which will allow us to seek matching funding for major maintenance projects such as drainage.

The Conservation Plan for the Yarloop Workshops has been completed by Palassis Architects. A priority will be the restoration of Caldwell’s Cottage. (the caretakers cottage).

Work During 2005-2007

• Ingersoll Rand Compressor commenced assembly. Crankcases aligned and 14.2 Ton flywheel installed May 2007.
• Steam Shed extension with ALCOA Funding due for completion November 2007 (see photo).
• Truck shop reopened to the public.
• Railway loop completed with installation of points.
• Work has commenced on Rail Safety Accreditation to allow our Steam Tram to run in the complex.
• Cabin Restaurant air-conditioned.
• Disabled access ramps improved.
• Volunteers Picnic area established.
• Railway siding landing built.

New restoration work

• Pump shed weatherboards replaced and re-roofed.
• Coke Store re-roofed.
• Replaced window sashes Caretaker Cottage.

Visit Our Stand

Caravan and Camping Show
Claremont Showgrounds 13-17 March

Working Life Trail Theatrette now open 7 days!

Come and start your tour of these wonderful sites throughout the Southwest of Western Australia. The trail portrays the historic and current working life of many industries. The short 8 minute film is a great way to choose your next destination when travelling South from Perth.

AGM - Wednesday 8th August 2008

Manager - Ron SACKVILLE
Workshops - (08) 9733 5215
Email- info@yarloopworkshops.com.au

Elections:

Executive Committee For Term 2007/2008

President - Geoff CATTACH

Past President - Dom ANZELLINO

Vice President - Kim SKIPWORTH

Treasurer - Ellen COX

Secretary - VACANT

Curator - Geoff FORTUNE

Eight Committee Members:

• David CANNON
• Ron SACKVILLE
• Geoff FORTUNE
• Cr. Bill ADAMS - Harvey Shire Representative
• Kim SKIPWORTH
• Howard PAGE
• William Hendren
• Carmel Hill

Life Membership

• Geoff CATTACH
• David CANNON
• Colin PUZEY
• Jack O'CONNOR
• Dom ANZELLINO
• Morgan SMITH

Honorary Membership

• Trevor JACKSON
• Keith LEECE
• President Hotham Valley Railway

Appointment of Auditor Ian D PEDLER FCPA FTIA
Appointment of Patrons Charles & Dianna HULL

Membership Fees

Adults $20 - Pensioners $15 - Children $7 - Families $40

Work during the last 12 months

• Redevelopment stage one plans. Building work commenced to join the Souvenir Shop and Cabin Restaurant Buildings with funding from Southwest Development Commission.
• Stage one redevelopment will now include the relocated Yarloop Post Office and Lotteries West Franchises from Decemeber 1 2008
• Work commenced on future alfresco area with new ramps and drainage well finished.
• Emergency Repairs funding received from Lotteries West.
• Conservation Plan completed by Palassis Architects with funding from Lotteries West
• Funding applied for Professor David Dolan’s Interpretation Plan.
• Stage two completed of Doctors House restoration with funding from The State Government Pinjarra/Brunswick Sustainability Fund.
• Steam Shed extension opened officially in April 2008

New restoration work:

• the Plate Shed; used for storing iron plate for boilmakers shop,
• the awning over the Mill Store railway platform.

SOUTH WEST INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE TRAIL

A proposal has been put forward for a South West Industrial Heritage Trail. The proposal has been published as a report titled, "Working Life", and is published by the South West Development Commission. Email swdc@bis.net.au

The Report states that, "the Yarloop Workshops are perfectly placed to be the northern gateway to the South West Industrial Heritage Trail."

Furthermore: "This complex..... represents a unique example of a complete timber milling workshop in Western Australia (and possibly Australia)."