Local Government
Derby-West Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
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Location
Derby
Location Details
Construction Date
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N/AStatutory 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 | 01 Dec 1995 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
Point Torment is significant in the history of the settlement of Derby and the history of the port.
Physical Description
There is currently a lighthouse at Point Torment.
History
Point Torment was a landing point for early mariners in the period 1818 to the 1880's. It was considered as a site for relocating the Derby Port in the 1880's due to the shortcomings of the chosen site. However the idea was abandoned due to the failure of well sinkers to find fresh water.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Clement; "Municiapl Inventory for the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley- Thematic Framework". | Shire of Derby- WEst Limberley | 1995 |
Other Keywords
Lighthouse requires further assessment.
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Lighthouse |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | River & sea transport |
Creation Date
11 Dec 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Feb 2017Disclaimer
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