Local Government
Broomehill-Tambellup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Jasper St Broomehill
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1953
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 21 Nov 1996 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 12 Jul 2019 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 21 Nov 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
Historic: the Memorial represents an association with explorers of the region.
Physical Description
The Holland Track Memorial faces North east, is surrounded by a small fence and is located on the main road through Broomehill, across from the Shire Offices (north).
History
The memorial was unveiled in February 1953, by Mr JF Hillman. It commemorates the epic journey of four Broomehill men from Broomehill to Coolgardie (some 300 miles through unexplored country). The members of this party; John Holland(leader), Rudolph Krakoeur (2IC), David Krakoeur and John Carmody. They left Broomehill April 15th 1893 and arrived in Coolgardie June 18th 1893.
The memorial faces North east in the direction the men took.
Condition
Good
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199 | History of the Holland Track. | Heritage Study {Other} | 1992 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Local heroes & battlers |
Creation Date
24 Apr 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
10 May 2021Disclaimer
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