Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
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Location
Jones St Wiluna
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
1950Statutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
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| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Oct 1995 |
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Statement of Significance
The former State Battery has high historic significance for its crucial role in the district's mining industry. Although little remains of the structure, the site should be appropriately recognised.
Physical Description
Located immediately east of the town and adjacent to the former hospital, all that remains of the State Battery are foundations, some building materials and rusty equipment. Nearby are the present mining workings.
History
On 2 February, 1904 the State Battery was opened. It was located adjacent to the east boundary of the early townsite. The Battery would have received much use from the time it was constructed until the late 1940s when the Wiluna Gold Mine closed. From 1904 to 1950 the State Battery treated 102,849 tons for 52,260 bullion ounces. From 1915 to 1930, when the Battery also had a ball mill and cyanide vats, 82,979 tons were treated for 34,540 bullion ounces.
Condition
poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartermaine MK "etc | 9/8/1995 | ||
| Topperwein GH " ..etc |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | MINING | Mining Battery |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
Creation Date
29 Jul 2011Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.