Dilyan's Grave

Author

Shire of Boddington

Place Number

08474

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Location

Bannister-Marradong Rd Boddington

Location Details

adjacent to Boddington Cemetery N side, 3.5-4 kms out of Boddington. Actual grave is short distance from monument.

Local Government

Boddington

Region

Peel

Construction Date

Constructed from 1886

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
Heritage List	Adopted	16 Dec 2014

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	15 Nov 1995	2	2 Conservation Highly Recommended - of very considerable value to the municipality.
Municipal Inventory	YES	01 Jun 2011	B	B conservation of the place is highly desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place.

Statement of Significance

Quency Dilyan was a brave and highly skilled tracker, who accompanied important explorers and surveyors into the Boddington area. The grave recalls the beginnings of settlement in the Boddington area and exploration throughout the state. It also signifies cultural customs and tribal feuds.

Physical Description

Although this is not the actual site where Dilyan lays to rest, the
general region is the whereabouts of his murder. The area is
made up of typical jarrah and wandoo forest and is slightly
cleared at the grave site. The grave is indicated by white kerbing
and a granite headstone. A plaque rests on the headstone,
articulat. The Inscription Society, and the Boddington Shire Council to commemorate
Diylan. The aboriginal who accompanied John, afterwards Lord
Forrest, and the surveyor, H. S. Ranford, on expedition to the Cambrridge Gulf area in the 1880's. He was very highly regarded by both and died near Boddington".

History

Dilyan directed his expertise and services to Sir John Forest.
This aided his exploration of the North West. When Sir John
Forest reached the Kimberly he named a spring after the
"intelligent" Dilyan. In addition, Dilyan received a gun with a plate
on it to commemorate his bravery.
B.S Ranford and Jack Dowsett later employed Dilyan as a
shepherd for his notable tracking skills. Charlie Farmer was later
informed of his performance and likewise, employed him. Whilst
working for Farmer, he was sent to town to obtain some goods.
On return, he was stabbed to death by a member of a feuding
tribe.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No	Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
	Western Australian Heritage Council
	J Ferrell;"Becoming Boddington".
	Municipal Heritage Inventory		2000

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Present Use	MONUMENT\CEMETERY	Grave
Original Use	MONUMENT\CEMETERY	Grave

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Other	CONCRETE	Other Concrete
Other	STONE	Granite

Historic Themes

General	Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY	Exploration & surveying

Creation Date

16 Jun 1997

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Approved

Last Update

03 Jun 2021

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