Local Government
Kellerberrin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Cnr Old Goldfields & Doodlakine-Kununoppin Rd Doodlakine
Location Details
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 28 Feb 2020 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 19 May 1998 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
|
Statement of Significance
Although very little remains the site of the Old Doodlakine Townsite has considerable historic significance for its role in the development of the district especially along the Old Goldfields Road.
Physical Description
Located at the intersection of the Old Goldfields Road and the
Doodlakine-Kununoppin Road, all that remains of the old Doodlakine Townsite are some foundations and a low brick wall.
History
The Old Doodlakine Townsite was a major stop on the Old Goldfields Road. The
construction and opening of the railway in 1893 resulted in the decline of the town.
Condition
Site only
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photograph of old post office | Kellerberrin Museum |
Place Type
Historic Town or district
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
18 Aug 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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