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John Dunn Grave

Author

Shire of Ravensthorpe

Place Number

14015
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Location

Cocanarup Rd Cocanarup

Location Details

Local Government

Ravensthorpe

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Constructed from 1880

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 10 Jul 1998

Statement of Significance

John Dunn was speared by natives Dartaban and Yargalla near Cocanarup on 25 March 1880.

Physical Description

Headstone - The sturdy wooden cross which marked the spot where John Dunn was killed was removed to
Ravensihorpe Museum because the base suffered termite attack.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: All Intact
Modifications: Headstone

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Grave
Original Use MONUMENT\CEMETERY Grave

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Racial contact & interaction

Creation Date

31 Aug 1999

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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