WONGA PARK STORE (FORMER TRAIN CARRIAGE)
38 Paynters Road WONGA PARK, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
Of local significance as an example of the use of recycled building materials in response to shortages in the post-Second World War period, and as a community meeting-place, providing important services to Wonga Park, particularly during the commercial boom resulting from the Pan-Pacific Scout Jamboree at Clifford Park in 1955-56. (Criterion A4, B2, G1)
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WONGA PARK STORE (FORMER TRAIN CARRIAGE) - Historical Australian Themes
Local Themes
6.04 - Local commerce & industry
WONGA PARK STORE (FORMER TRAIN CARRIAGE) - Physical Description 1
Part of the railway carriage that used to be the Wonga Park shop from 1946 - mid 1950s has been relocated to a private property in Paynters Road. The railway carriage is sited at the rear of a private house. A roof following the curve of the carriage roof has been added, otherwise the carriage section appears intact.
WONGA PARK STORE (FORMER TRAIN CARRIAGE) - Physical Conditions
Condition Fair
WONGA PARK STORE (FORMER TRAIN CARRIAGE) - Integrity
Integrity Minor modifications
WONGA PARK STORE (FORMER TRAIN CARRIAGE) - Physical Description 2
Threats Deterioration
WONGA PARK STORE (FORMER TRAIN CARRIAGE) - Physical Description 3
Associations
Arthur Davis
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Manningham Heritage Study Review
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
Grading: Local
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SCOUT CHAPELManningham City
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YARRA BRAE COTTAGEManningham City
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WONGA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 3241 AND RESIDENCEManningham City
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