Ammunition Dumps

Statement of Significance

Local knowledge states that these buildings were constructed as part of a base for counterattack on Perth and Fremantle, should the metropolitan area have been taken by the Japanese during World War II.
This conflicts with the commonly held view that if the enemy had landed in WA, Australia's defence forces would abandon the State and pull.back to a line between Adelaide and Brisbane.
These structures are considered to be of national importance.

Physical Description

There are 49 concrete storage buildings scattered over about 100 ha. These were originally constructed in the bush, for camouflage, but now sit in cleared paddocks.. It is possible to see up to eight from one point.
All buildings are identical about 5m x l0m x 4m high, semi-circular in cross-section. The floor level is about a metre above ground. In the centre of one side is a door opening, formed by horizontal and vertical projections, onto a loading platform approximately 2m x 4m. Several vents protrude from the top of each building. Half a dozen or so of the buildings are used by local farmers for storage, the remainder are vacant.

History

Themes: Outside Influences - World War II

Integrity/Authenticity

Although doors are generally missing, the fabric of each building is intact, providing a high integrity.

Condition

Good

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

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