Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
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Location
Wiluna
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1947, Constructed from 1902
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Oct 1995 |
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Child Places
Statement of Significance
The site of the Wiluna Gold Mine has high historic significance for its important role in the development of the district's mining industry.
History
The Wiluna Gold Mine commenced operations in 1902 and was worked very successfully until 1947. During its lifetime the mine changed hands twice. From 1902 until 1914 it was worked under the name of Gwalia Consolidated Ltd. From 1914 to 1924 it was known as the Western Machinery Company Ltd and from 1924 to its close in 1947 it was called the Wiluna Gold Mine Ltd. (pi3) The mine was at its peak in 1937-38 when it employed 1,028 men and was one of the largest producing mines in the State. (pl3) During the Second World War the mine was used in the production of arsenic and was consequently identified as a target by the Japanese, (pi 5) The mine closed due to decreasing values in its load formation.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topperwein GH, "The History of Wiluna" |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11546 | History of Wiluna | Electronic | 1963 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MINING | Other |
| Original Use | MINING | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Resource exploitation & depletion |
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
Creation Date
05 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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