Dunn's Track

Statement of Significance

Dunn Bros of Cocanamp pioneered track from Cocanarup lo Moirs at Carlingup in the 1870's and 1894 to
Peak Charles and Norseman when gold was found in Dundas Goldfield. They established a shop and
transported goods overland from Hopetoun to Norseman. The distance was too far and the shop proved a
failure. Earlier they used this route to track down Aborigines who had been stealing sheep. The track was
surveyed with minor alterations by Guy Hewby and Arthur May in 1910.

Physical Description

The track is negotiable by vehicle or foot all the way except where land has been developed on two farms
north of Carlingup. ie. west of No 1 Rabbit Proof Fence. There are some gnamma holes and fresh water in
creeks but they are not all permanent. Waterholes at Peter Soak, Northover Soak and Welcome Soak.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact

Condition

Mostly good iis a 4WD Track or for walking

Uses

Creation Date

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