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Jerdacuttup Springs

Author

Shire of Ravensthorpe

Place Number

13963
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Location

Jerdacuttup River Jerdacuttup

Location Details

Local Government

Ravensthorpe

Region

Goldfields

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management More information
Category Description
Municipal Inventory Adopted 10 Jul 1998

Heritage Council

Statement of Significance

The aboriginal name meaning "to the head of the bird" was originally applied by John Forrest in 1870.

History

The Dunn Brothers were marooned on the coast whilst sealing and found this fresh water spring. In 1870 the
Dunn Brothers sat with Sir John and Alexander Forrest (when they were surveying in reverse a similar route
taken by John Edward Eyre in 1841 for the East West Telegraph Line) at the spring before (hey continued
east.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use OTHER Other
Present Use OTHER Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

20 Jul 1999

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

Disclaimer

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