Local Government
Dandaragan
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cantabilling Rd Badgingarra
Location Details
Located near Hill River
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 |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Sep 1996 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
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Statement of Significance
The sites of Army Camp have some local historic significance because they operated in the district during the Second World War.
Physical Description
1. Dandaragan townsite: Situated on the west side of Dandaragan Road, nothing remains of the Army Camp.
2. Annamullah (Rose Valley) Melb Loc 398 Lot 2 (no public access). All that remains of the site are the stone stove of the mess hut kitchen and some concrete foundations 3. Cantablling Road, Badgingarra, near Hill River Melb Loc 3740 (no public access). The site of the army encampment is located on the north bank of the Hill River and is marked by a single large tree. There is some evidence of a road built by soldiers.
4. Off the Moora – Badgingarra Road (Phoebe’s Reserve) Reserve No 15428 (public access allowed). Situated approximately 5kms east of Badgingarra and 500m north of the road, the site of the camp includes evidence of trenches.
5. Thirsty Point, Cervantes. All that remains of the World War II look out are some timbers and rusted iron.
History
The camps were in operation during the World War II when many troops were stationed throughout the Dandaragan District.
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MILITARY | Barracks |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
Creation Date
15 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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