Local Government
Gingin
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Reserve 24257 Bambun
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Nov 1994 | Category D |
Category D |
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Statement of Significance
Previously used for recreation.
Physical Description
There used to be a sandy beach and shady trees.
History
The first land surveyed near Gingin was SL 96 of 643 acres. This was a series of zigzagging blocks up along Lennard's Brook and was selected by E.B. Lennard in 1831, who never used the land. In 1853, 10 acres, being SL135 on the east side of Bambun Lake, was granted to Robert J. Brockman. He is believed to have built a mud bat house and lived there with his family. It was originally a beautiful lake with a little sandy beach and plenty of green grass and shady trees. It was a favourite place for picnics and sports meetings for Gingin people during the years 1900 to the 1950's. A boating accident occurred in January 1910 when a punt capsized and a young woman drowned. Efforts by the Local Authority to resume land on the eastern side of the Lake for public recreation have always failed.
It is not accessible to the public. A reserve, R22831, does not reach the lakeside.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| H Udell: "History of Gingin". |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
Creation Date
10 Jun 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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