Local Government
Gingin
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Cowalla Rd Cowalla
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 30 Aug 2019 |
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
The army camp was one of several in the Shire during World War Two. It forms an important part of the State and the Shire military history. The soldiers stationed in this camp were of NSW regiments, who had come to WA by ship to Fremantle. There were members of the 10th Light Horse Regiment among them.
Physical Description
Cowalla Bridge Reserve area
History
From 6/6/1942 to mid-late 1943 there was a Military Camp at the Cowalla Bridge. The main object was to guard the bridge as it was the only all weather crossing of the Moore River between Moora and the sea. The guard was attached to the regiments stationed at Gingin and was changed fairly frequently.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WJ de Burgh; "Neergabby". |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MILITARY | Other |
| Present Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
Creation Date
10 Jun 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
19 Aug 2019Disclaimer
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