Local Government
Halls Creek
Region
Kimberley
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Location
Duncan Rd Halls Creek
Location Details
15kms east of Halls Creek
Construction Date
Constructed from 1894
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 | 28 Sep 1995 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Classified by the National Trust | Recorded | 08 Mar 1977 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
Social Value: The site is of considerable importance as one of the early places of settlement in the north west and for it's association with the Kimberley Gold Rush.
Historic Value: The site is associated with the first finding of payable gold in WA.
Physical Description
The post office ruin is the only substantial building remnant. The only other traces are two remaining corners if the police station, the cemetary, some concrete floor slabs, stone drains and culverting and other minor stone/concrete remains.
History
The area was named after Charles Hall, who with his partner Slattery, confirmed the presence of payable gold in WA and initiated the Kimberly Gold Rush. The original townsite was abndoned and a new townsite gazetted in 1948 because frequent flooding meant that the airstrip some 10 miles away was at times inaccessible.
Condition
Remnants Only
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4700 | Old Halls Creek : a town remembered. | Book | 2000 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Exploration & surveying |
Creation Date
24 Jan 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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