Local Government
Merredin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Chandler - Merredin Rd Merredin
Location Details
East side of road, 5km north of Merredin
Other Name(s)
Durgutten ROck
Hunt's Campsite
Construction Date
Constructed from 1864
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
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| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Apr 1999 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Indicative Place |
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Heritage Council | ||
Statement of Significance
It was Assistant Surveyor Charles Hunt who recognised the region's pastoral potential in a series of exploratory surveys in 1864-66. In honour of his patron, Governor Hampton, Hunt named the region Hampton Plains.
In the year 1866, he made his third journey into Hampton Plains; this was the biggest and best equipped he had undertaken. The party comprised four white men who were experienced bushmen, three natives and James Turner who had four pensioners and four probationer convicts under him. The convicts were to be used for road making and for the sinking of wells and making other water storages. The party established a track linking waterholes and constructed wells and dams along a route which became known as the York to Goldfields Road. The route of this expedition is marked by a series of "Hunts Wells" and
"Hunts Dam" localities. Hunt's Dam in Merredin is one of those dams and is a most beautiful site. Its surrounds comprise of native bushlands, seasonal wildflowers and Durgutten rock. The area is excellent for the adventurous bush-walker and also serves as a popular picnic spot.
History
Themes: Population Settlement and Mobility - Exploration
People - Assistant Surveyor Charles Hunt
Condition
Fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Merredin Peak Heritage Trail" booklet | WA Heritage Committee | 1988 | |
| "Merredin Tourist" booklet | Merredin Tourist & Information Centre (Inc) | 1979 | |
| Law, F.A. "The History of the Merredin District" | Merredin Road Board | 1961 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
| Present Use | SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | STONE | Local Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Exploration & surveying |
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
Creation Date
24 May 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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