Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Goldfields Rd Merredin
Location Details
Northern edge of townsite
Other Name(s)
Old York Road
Construction Date
Constructed from 1866, Constructed from 1890
Demolition Year
Statutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
It was Assistant Surveyor Charles Hunt who recognised the region's pastoral potential in a series of exploratory surveys in 1864-66. In honour of his patron, Governor Hampton, Hunt named the region Hampton Plains.
In 1866, he made his third journey into Hampton Plains; this was the biggest and best equipped he had undertaken. The party included four probationer convicts. The convicts were to be used for road making and for the sinking of wells and making other water storages. The party established a track linking waterholes and constructed wells and dams along a route which became known as the York to Goldfields Road. That part at Merredin is thought to have been first constructed about 1890.
Physical Description
Goldfields Road (Old York Road) runs from Perth to Kalgoorlie, most of it in a straight line between water sources. Most of the road within the Merredin Shire is unsealed but the section adjoining the Merredin townsite is sealed. In the vicinity of the golf course (old Merredin townsite) the road has been diverted approximately 100 m to the north.
History
Themes: Transport and Communications - Roads
Occupations - Surveyors
Integrity/Authenticity
Most of the road follows its original alignment and has a high integrity.
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Merredin Tourist" booklet | Merredin Tourist & Information Centre (Inc) | 1979 | |
| "Merredin Peak Heritage Trail" booklet | WA Heritage Committee | 1988 |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Exploration & surveying |
Creation Date
24 May 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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