Local Government
Kulin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Jitarning
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 | 31 May 2019 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 Mar 1997 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
|
Statement of Significance
The site represents associations with the pioneer pastoralist and a
pioneer settler in the region. It represents the life blood of the country.
History
Shortly after the settlement in Wogolin and
Dudinin, the pioneers of Jitarning staked their selections. Previously the land had been held under a
pastoral lease by Michael Brown, and the soaks were important watering and camp sites. The
presence of water at Kolberin Soak and Long Jack Well drew some early settlers. Pool took up a
1000 acres at Kolberin Soak in January 1909, and in October that year, Spurr took up 2000 acres at
Long Jack Well.
Spurr's property of "Comadyne" was supposed to be the townsite of Jitarning which was
subsequently located west of Long Jack Well. The Spurr's farm boasted large orchards, and many
people came from miles away for the beautiful fresh water from the "never fail" Long Jack Soak.
Condition
Site
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WE Greble; "A Bold Yeomanry Social Change in a Wheatbelt District Kulin 1848-1970". | Shire of Kulin | 1979 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
Creation Date
22 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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