Local Government
Mt Magnet
Region
Midwest
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Location
Hill 50 Rd Mt Magnet
Location Details
3km northwest of Mt Magnet off Hill 50 Road
Construction Date
Constructed from 1897
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Aug 1996 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
Mount Warramboo has high historic significance for its association with early explorers in, and the discovery of, the district. The hill is an important landmark for the town and surrounds.
Physical Description
Located immediately north-west of the townsite, Mount Warramboo has good views of the surrounding mine operations and countryside.
History
In 1854 the explorer Robert Austin named the hill West Mt Magnet, having named a smaller hill about 64 km to the east several days before, East Mt Magnet. Their names were prompted by the magnetic forces in the rocks on the mounts. In 1886 H.S. King renamed West Mt Magnet as Warramboo, which was the name by which it was known by the local Aborigines. However, the hill continued to be known by both names and it was in 1972 that the Surveyor General decided that Warramboo was to be the official name. [Mt Magnet Drive Trail]
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mt Magnet Drive Trail | Shire of Mt Magnet |
Place Type
Geological monument
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Exploration & surveying |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Tourism |
Creation Date
28 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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