Local Government
Derby-West Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
near Derby
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1956, Constructed from 1959
Demolition Year
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
The site of the old Mowanjun Mission is of significnace to the history of the development of Derby and to tthe history of the Aboriginal people in the area.
History
Mowanjun Mission was established on what had been a 125,000 acre cattle station on the outskirts of Derby in 1956. The people who settled there were from the Ngarinyin, Wunambul and Worora peoples, relocated from the previous mission at Wotjulum near Cockatoo Island. A church was constructed in 1959 at Mowanjun by volunteers from Geraldton. men who played a significant role in the establishment of the community and intergration with Derby townspeople were Albert Barunga, David Moaljarlai, Alan Mungulu and Watty Ngerdu.
Condition
Site Only
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 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RELIGIOUS | Other |
| Present Use | RELIGIOUS | Other |
| Other Use | RELIGIOUS | Church, Cathedral or Chapel |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Aboriginal Occupation |
Creation Date
11 Dec 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Feb 2017Disclaimer
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