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The Old Well

Author

Shire of Dalwallinu

Place Number

11917
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Location

Lot 584 Great Northern Hwy Dalwallinu

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Dalwallinu Well

Local Government

Dalwallinu

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1909

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 24 Feb 1998 Category 4

Category 4

This category is not constrained by the Town Planning Scheme, and therefore a development application is not required for proposed development or demolition of the place. Should a building or demolition application be received by the Shire, it should be considered on the basis of the recognised heritage value, and the owner offered the same consultation facilities as for the Town Planning Scheme. The places in this category should be reviewed regularly with consideration for inclusion in the Town Planning Scheme.

Statement of Significance

This was the first water source for early settlers and was theeir first camping
spot, also serving as a meeitng place for ealy settlers.

Physical Description

The well is maintained in its original condition, however it now has
a tiled cover and is surrounded by a cyclone wire fence.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact or redeemable
Alterations/additions: The well has been fenced and covered

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Senior Citizens' Club; "Dilly Dallying: Reminscinces of People & Places Around Dalwallinu Shire". Shire of Dalwallinu 1988
HA Crake; "A History of Dalwallinu 1846-1979". Shire of Dalwallinu 1985

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use OTHER Other
Present Use OTHER Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES Water, power, major t'port routes

Creation Date

25 Aug 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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