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Cowcowing Townsite

Author

Shire of Wyalkatchem

Place Number

16954

Location

Cowcowing

Location Details

R9281 Part Location 31

Local Government

Wyalkatchem

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1918, Constructed from 1914

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment Current 13 Mar 2020

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 16 Dec 1999 Category 5

Category 5

Historic site without built features. Recognise for example with a plaque, place name, or reflection in urban or architectural design.

Statement of Significance

Early Settlement.

Physical Description

The townsite was never developed for residential use. Remains of the agricultural hall can be picked out and a commemorative stone is in place.

History

The boundaries of the Townsite were declared on 8 February 1918.

Condition

Rverting to natural bush

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
"Wyalkatchem, A History of the District".

Creation Date

30 Aug 2004

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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