Local Government
Gnowangerup
Region
Great Southern
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Location
Kwobrup Rd Gnowangerup
Location Details
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N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
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Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 1996 |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Mar 1996 |
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Statement of Significance
Historic - Aboriginal legend attached to the Mineral Springs. Also used to fill the Gnowangerup
Swimming Pool built in 1934, one of the first pools in an inland country• town.
Aesthetic - A very pleasing area which could be developed into a picnic area and park.
Physical Description
The Mineral Springs is located near the G now anger up Swimming Pool. They were used to fill the
swimming pool when it was first built in 1934.
History
There is an old Aboriginal legend attached to the
springs which concerns two Aboriginal warriors who fought to the death over who had the prior claim
to the territory near the springs. Their blood soaked into the ground and from each crimson stain
filtered a spring. One warrior returned to earth as an emu (waitch) and left for the district ofWaitchem
flVagin). The other, obviously the victor, was reincarnated as a mallee hen (Gnowj and remained in the
area around the Gnowangerup Springs.
Condition
Natural Site- fair
Place Type
Other Aboriginal Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Aboriginal Occupation |
Creation Date
21 Nov 1996Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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