Local Government
Coolgardie
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Forrest St Coolgardie
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1890
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 20 Aug 1993 |
Register Entry |
Heritage Council |
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 | 27 Jul 1995 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 Dec 1976 |
|
Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
As Coolgardie's first burial ground, the cemetery is significant for its historical link with the early history of the town and important figures in the town's development.
Physical Description
The cemetery is a fenced off area of land, approximately 50m x 50m. It contains two graves which are intact, and several piles of stones marking the location of other graves. There is also a memorial to the early pioneers. This was the first burial ground in Coolgardie, containing the graves of the first 32 burials, the most notable of which is the grave of Walsh, the noted discoverer of the underground water source and early explorer.
History
The first cemetery in Coolgardie, later abandoned as being too close to the rapidly expanding town in 1894.
Integrity/Authenticity
Moderate
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb, M&A "The Centennial History of Kalgoorlie-Boulder" | 1993 |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Cemetery |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
06 May 2021Disclaimer
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