Name: | Moorna Woolshed |
Location: | Fort Courage, Renmark Rd, Wentworth, (central) |
Use: | Woolshed |
Constructed: | 1880 |
Demolished: | 0 |
Theme: | Agriculture |
Condition: | Fair |
Endorsements: |
Statement of Heritage Significance:
Architecture/Environment:
A large shed with elevated floor. The structure which has a high hip roof , is entirely clad with corrugated iron sheeting. Located on the banks of the Murray River, which enabled easy transport of wool bales to barges.
History:
Moorna was one of the largest Stations in the Shire and the woolshed provided a height of activity in shearing season. The shed has been altered
Recommendation:
Maintenance
References:
Recording Date: 19/11/1988
PHOTOGRAPHS:
Film Frame Nos:
6182/1