Local Government
Derby-West Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
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Location
Derby-Gibb River Rd 4 km from Derby Town Commonage
Location Details
Adjacent to Myall's Bore
Other Name(s)
Frost Pool
Construction Date
Constructed from 1944
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 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
Frosty pool is of significance to the social history of the armed forces in the north of Western Australia during WWII.
Physical Description
Frosty Pool located near Myall's Bore on the outskirts of Derby was constructed in July 1944 by the personnel from No. 3 Platoon of the 125 Platoon General transport Company for the purpose of cooling off.
Condition
Site Only
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | CONCRETE | Other Concrete |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
21 Jan 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Feb 2017Disclaimer
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