Local Government
Westonia
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
1378 Reserve 1378 Geelakin
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1870
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 | 18 Jun 1998 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
Significant for the ways that water was used before technology and built tanks. This type of system is significant to the area suitable for economic conservation. Providing a natural supply of water to the community or stock.
Physical Description
Set just south of the Geelakin rocks and tank. The well is of clay and has little or no water and has been fenced off from wildlife. The area arond the well is cleared with low vegetation.
History
This well was used by pastoralists in the late 1800's as well as surveyors and sandalwood cutters and prospectors. Water being a scarce commodity they followed treks from when the explorers made their way through these areas. Geelakin was named by C.C. Hunt in 1864 when he was on his exploration. This was orginially spelt Gelackin on his exploration plan 25 sheet 1. Picnic days were had around this well.
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Landscape
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | EARTH | Other Earth |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
01 Feb 2001Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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