Local Government
Coorow
Region
Midwest
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Location
Coorow-Latham Rd Coorow
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Curingi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 31 Oct 1996 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The Curunger Well site has local historic and social significance for its association with the early settlement of the district and its later use as a social venue.
Physical Description
Site only. The exact site of the well has not been identified.
History
This is one of several wells built by the Benedictine Monks in the late 19th century to provide water for stock. The water was later used by settlers for domestic purposes. The site was also used for local sports and social pi-nics up to the 1960's. (Source: Hazel Bothe, Alison Doley).
Condition
Site Only
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Droving |
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
Creation Date
02 May 1997Publish 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.