Local Government
Rockingham
Region
Metropolitan
Location
Lot 439 Rockingham Beach Rd East Rockingham
Location Details
Lot 439 on Plan 205970
Construction Date
Constructed from 1971
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 01 Mar 2008 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Apr 2018 | Category B | |
Statement of Significance
•The place has historic value for its association with the dramatic arrival of the ship 'Rockingham' which gave its name to the town. •The place has social value for the community of Rockingham who organised to build this memorial in the 1970s and for its ongoing presence in the community since then. •The place has historic value for its association with the moment in Western Australia's history in which the population exceeded one million which provided a marker of the development of the state
Physical Description
Stone monument characterised by its random coursing and curved form. The monument is approximately 2.5 m tall located in Governor Reserve at the northern end of the foreshore parks. The cairn has two plaques commemorating the population of Western Australia reaching 1 million citizens in 1971 and the ship ‘Rockingham’ bringing 172 settlers to the Swan River Colony in 1873.
History
This cairn was erected in 1971 by the Shire of Rockingham to commemorate two significant events. The first event was when the ship 'Rockingham' was blown ashore near the site during a storm on 14th May 1830. No lives were lost in the disaster and the ship was saved. Those on board the vessel were 172 settlers including 75 children who had taken the journey from England to settle in the new colony. The second event marked by this cairn was when the population of Western Australia exceeded one million people in 1971. The Rockingham District Historical Society contributed to the construction of the cairn. A ceremony was held on 28th May 1971 by the local MLA E. C. Rushton to unveil the plaques. The stones used in the construction of the cairn were ballast stones brought by sailing ships to the port of Rockingham.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High Degree Authenticity: High Degree
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Landgate Land Information and aerial photographs | |||
| City of Rockingham Municipal Heritage Investory | City of Rocking MHI | September 2012 |
Other Keywords
Very important to the heritage of the locality.
High degree of integrity/authenticity
Conservation of the place is highly desirable. Any alterations or extensions should reinforce the significance of the place, and original fabric should be retained wherever feasible.
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
Creation Date
15 Jul 2008Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Mar 2021Disclaimer
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