Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Location
Near Wiluna
Location Details
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Mining Heritage Study | Adopted | 30 Jun 1999 | ||
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MINING | Mining Battery |
| Present Use | MINING | Mining Battery |
Creation Date
16 Jan 2003Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Mt Fisher Wanganoo Rd Near Wonganoo
Location Details
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Mining Heritage Study | Adopted | 30 Jun 1999 | ||
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MINING | Mining Battery |
| Original Use | MINING | Mining Battery |
Creation Date
16 Jan 2003Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Pt Hedland to Ravensthorpe
Location Details
Goes through the following LGAs: Port Hedland, East Pilbara, Wiluna, Meekatharra, Cue, Mt Magnet, Yalgoo, Sandstone, Menzies, Yilgarn, Ravensthorpe, Mt Marshall, Mukinbudin, Westonia, Merredin, Narembeen, Kondinin, Kulin, Lake Grace, Quairading
Local Government
Cue
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1906
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 25 Nov 2005 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| (no listings) | ||||
Child Places
- 12080 Rabbit Proof Fence No 1
- 07144 Rabbit Proof Fence
- 13982 Rabbit Proof Fence No1
- 14216 Rabbit Proof Fence No 1
Values
The place is the longest fence in the world, extending over 1800kms.
The place is significant for its contribution to agriculture at the turn of the century.
The place is rare as a method of pest control, that was to eventually also help prevent the movement of dingoes, foxes and emus.
Physical Description
The Rabbit Proof Fence is the longest fence in the world and cost £250 per kilometre to construct. It was made from Saltwater paperbark posts, wire netting 42 inches wide, with a mesh not less than 1 1/2 inches, and no lighter than 17 gauge, ‘b’ grade with barbed and plain wire. Six inches of the erected wire netting was buried in the ground.
History
Rabbits were introduced to Geelong from England by Thomas Austin in 1859. Towards the end of the last century rabbits were known to have travelled across to Western Australia from Victoria. In 1896, Arthur Gregory Mason reported that rabbits were at least two hundred miles past the South Australian border and inside Western Australia at the town of Eucla. His recommendation to the government was to build a rabbit proof fence. After much debate and a Royal Commission, the government eventually adopted the idea of a barrier fence. In 1901 the Government Surveyor, A.W. Canning was commissioned to survey a fence line to be built to cut off the flow of rabbits entering Western Australia. Canning with only Hubert Trotman, Hassan (an Afghan Camel man) and eight camels completed the preliminary exploratory survey from Burracoppin to Starvation Boat Harbour in July and August that year. They surveyed a route for the fence and its construction began in December the same year. The fence from Starvation Boat Harbour to Burracoppin was built by contract with saltwater paperbark posts on the lower section obtained locally and other materials were shipped into starvation Boat Harbour. The fence was completed in 1906. When the fence was completed, it was the longest fence in the world, stretching from Starvation Boat Harbour, just west of Esperance in the south, to Wallal on the 80 Mile Beach in the northwest, a distance of 1822kms. Even before completion, the rabbits were past the fence and work had begun on Fences No.2 and 3. By 1908 the three fences were complete, over 3,000km of fence line in total. (See map.) Although the construction of the fences was finished, someone was needed to patrol and maintain them. Alex Crawford was appointed the first Chief Inspector of Rabbits and was required to inspect and maintain the fences. The fence was maintained by boundary riders patrolling 240km stretches of fence line with an ingenuous permanent water catchments and huts at regular intervals of 50kms. There were gates at every 32kms and trap yards for foxes and dingoes as well as rabbits every 8 kms. Grids and rabbit proof gates were constructed where the fence crossed the road. Without regular water, the use of horses to carry out the fence inspection was difficult. When camels were used, it was found that inspection of the fence was unsatisfactory from the height of a camel. Many other methods were tried such as bicycles, but this proved unsatisfactory. In 1910, a motor vehicle was purchased to carry out the inspection but was also to prove unsatisfactory. After many punctures and broken springs, it had to be towed slowly back to camp by camels. In the end the only workable solution for the inspection teams were buckboard buggies pulled by pairs of camels. Despite the best efforts to stop the rabbits at the barrier fence, it was to only slow the rabbit's migration. Erosion under the fences, holes in the wire and gates left open allowed rabbits to continue their movement west into the fertile agricultural areas. In their hundreds of thousands, they ate out pasture, ring-barked trees and devoured crops. Much of the fence is still in good repair, especially where it is used by abutting farmers as a boundary fence.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity- Moderate Authenticity- High
Condition
Good - although condition varies along the route
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | METAL | Other Metal |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| PEOPLE | Early settlers |
Creation Date
21 Jan 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
06 Apr 2022Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Well 9 Canning Stock Rte Weld Springs
Location Details
Weld Springs- 230km NE of Wiluna
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 20 Oct 1995 | ||
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
Creation Date
29 Jul 2011Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1874
Demolition Year
N/APublish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Canning Stock Rte Weld Springs 230 k NE of Wiluna
Location Details
230 km ne of Wiluna on Canning Stock Rte
Other Name(s)
Well 9, Canning Stock Route
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1874
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 11 Feb 2002 | ||
Parent Place or Precinct
05518 Canning Stock Route
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Local Stone |
Creation Date
03 Aug 1995Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Wiluna
Location Details
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 20 Oct 1995 | ||
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Droving |
Creation Date
17 Mar 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/A| Owner | Category |
|---|---|
| Lake Violet Station | Other Private |
Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Wiluna
Location Details
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 20 Oct 1995 | ||
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
17 Mar 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/A| Owner | Category |
|---|---|
| Wongawol Pty Ltd | Other Private |
Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Wiluna
Location Details
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 20 Oct 1995 | ||
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Droving |
Creation Date
17 Mar 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AHistory
Transport and Communications: Droving, Occupations: Well-sinking, Grazing
Condition
Site
Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Wiluna
Location Details
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1959, Constructed from 1958
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 20 Oct 1995 | ||
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
Creation Date
17 Mar 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatement of Significance
The Gunbarrel Highway has some significance as a transport route through the Shire of Wiluna. It has further historic significance for its association with the rocket launching bases in the late 1950s and 60s.
Physical Description
No access was gained to the road.
History
The Gunbarrel Highway was constructed in 1958-59 but was not named as such until a few years later, between 1959-64. It was built as a retrieval road for rockets fired from Woomera and Maralinga. The road was named after the road construction party who built it. Originally named as a joke by Len Beadell, "The Gunbarrel Road Construction Party" was so named because "wherever possible we liked to make our roads straight" (pi 8) The Highway is now an adventure route for 4WD enthusiasts.
Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Wiluna
Location Details
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1902 to 1947
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 20 Oct 1995 | ||
Child Places
- 05507 Mine Manager's House, Wiluna
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11546 | History of Wiluna | Electronic | 1963 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MINING | Other |
| Original Use | MINING | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Resource exploitation & depletion |
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
Creation Date
05 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1947, Constructed from 1902
Demolition Year
N/AChild Places
- 05507 Mine Manager's House, Wiluna
Statement of Significance
The site of the Wiluna Gold Mine has high historic significance for its important role in the development of the district's mining industry.
History
The Wiluna Gold Mine commenced operations in 1902 and was worked very successfully until 1947. During its lifetime the mine changed hands twice. From 1902 until 1914 it was worked under the name of Gwalia Consolidated Ltd. From 1914 to 1924 it was known as the Western Machinery Company Ltd and from 1924 to its close in 1947 it was called the Wiluna Gold Mine Ltd. (pi3) The mine was at its peak in 1937-38 when it employed 1,028 men and was one of the largest producing mines in the State. (pl3) During the Second World War the mine was used in the production of arsenic and was consequently identified as a target by the Japanese, (pi 5) The mine closed due to decreasing values in its load formation.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topperwein GH, "The History of Wiluna" |
Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Wiluna
Location Details
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1934 to 1985
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Assessed - Below Threshold | Current | 31 Aug 2007 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| (no listings) | ||||
Condition
Fair condition
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | EDUCATIONAL | Combined School |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Vernacular |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | ASBESTOS | Fibrous Cement, flat |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Institutions |
| PEOPLE | Aboriginal people |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Aboriginal Occupation |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Education & science |
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | Depression & boom |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
05 Jul 2007Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Wiluna
Location Details
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1996
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Statewide War Memorial Survey | Completed | 01 May 1996 | ||
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Monument |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | METAL | Bronze |
| Other | STONE | Local Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
Creation Date
15 Aug 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Situated 2 km SE of Wiluna
Location Details
Other Name(s)
The Lodge
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1929
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 27 Dec 2002 | HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument, HCWebsite.Listing+ListingDocument |
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 | 20 Oct 1995 | ||
Parent Place or Precinct
02740 Wiluna Mine (fmr) (Site)
Condition
Wade Johnston (owner rep(9981 7184)) reported condition of mud-brick poor
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| C E Prior | Architect | - | 2002 |
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5601 | Images CD No. 1 | C D Rom | 2002 |
| 5239 | The Lodge, Red Hill, Wiluna : conservation plan / prepared for Normandy Mining Limited by Considine & Griffiths Architects ; with Robin Chinnery. | Heritage Study {Cons'n Plan} | 2001 |
| 6316 | Mine Manager's House, Redhill, Wiluna : conservation works. | Conservation works report | 2003 |
| 11546 | History of Wiluna | Electronic | 1963 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MINING | Housing or Quarters |
| Original Use | MINING | Housing or Quarters |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Federation Bungalow |
| Inter-War Old English |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | EARTH | Adobe {Mud Brick} |
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
Creation Date
17 Mar 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1929
Demolition Year
N/AStatement of Significance
The former mine manager's house has some historic significance for its association with the Wiluna Gold Mine.
| Owner | Category |
|---|---|
| Wiluna Gold | Other Private |
Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Canning Stock Rte Wiluna
Location Details
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Mar 1978 | ||
Parent Place or Precinct
05518 Canning Stock Route
Place Type
Landscape
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Exploration & surveying |
Creation Date
10 Feb 2009Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Earaheedy Station Wiluna
Location Details
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| (no listings) | ||||
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9595 | The Department of Environment and Conservation's management of former pastoral leases. | Electronic | 2010 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Servants or Shearers Quarters |
Creation Date
21 Jan 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Forrest St Wiluna
Location Details
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1930
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 20 Oct 1995 | ||
State Heritage Office library entries
| Library Id | Title | Medium | Year Of Publication |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3457 | Railway Goods Shed Shire of Wiluna - Final Project for Restoration Project | Heritage Study {Other} | 1998 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Warehouse |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Roof | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
| Wall | METAL | Corrugated Iron |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Rail & light rail transport |
Creation Date
17 Mar 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
05 Feb 2018Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1930
Demolition Year
N/AStatement of Significance
The Railway Goods Shed has high historic significance for its association with the railway line between Meekatharra and Wiluna. The place has further significance given that it is one of the last remaining relics of the railway in the Wiluna district. The Goods Shed is representative, in both form and materials, of the type of industrial structure used for storage.
Physical Description
This large timber framed shed is clad with corrugated iron and features a double gabled roof line. The building has openings to the north and south elevations where the train carriages passed through. The structure features metal louvred vents in gable ends and skylights. The railway crane stands adjacent.
History
In 1927 Parliament gave approval for the construction of the railway line between Meekatharra and Wiluna. Construction commenced in March, 1929. The Goods Shed was probably built cl930. The railway line closed on 5 August, 1957. While other heritage buildings were being demolished by the Wiluna Council in 1990, this shed was saved by pressure from members of the Wiluna Historical and Heritage Preservation Society.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
fair
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topperwein GH, "The History of Wiluna". | |||
| Quartermaine MK, "Notes" 9/8/1995 | 9/8/1995 |
| Owner | Category |
|---|---|
| Wiluna Historical & Heritage Society | Inc. Non-profit body |
Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Jones St Wiluna
Location Details
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 20 Oct 1995 | ||
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | MINING | Mining Battery |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
Creation Date
29 Jul 2011Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Construction Date
Demolition Year
1950Statement of Significance
The former State Battery has high historic significance for its crucial role in the district's mining industry. Although little remains of the structure, the site should be appropriately recognised.
Physical Description
Located immediately east of the town and adjacent to the former hospital, all that remains of the State Battery are foundations, some building materials and rusty equipment. Nearby are the present mining workings.
History
On 2 February, 1904 the State Battery was opened. It was located adjacent to the east boundary of the early townsite. The Battery would have received much use from the time it was constructed until the late 1940s when the Wiluna Gold Mine closed. From 1904 to 1950 the State Battery treated 102,849 tons for 52,260 bullion ounces. From 1915 to 1930, when the Battery also had a ball mill and cyanide vats, 82,979 tons were treated for 34,540 bullion ounces.
Condition
poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quartermaine MK "etc | 9/8/1995 | ||
| Topperwein GH " ..etc |
| Owner | Category |
|---|---|
| unknown | UNKNOWN |
Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Jones St Wiluna
Location Details
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1904
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| (no listings) | ||||
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MINING | Mining Battery |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
Creation Date
17 Mar 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
19 Lennon St Wiluna
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Wiluna Agricultural Research Station
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1936
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 20 Oct 1995 | ||
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
05 Jun 1995Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1936
Demolition Year
1980Statement of Significance
The site of the Lake Way Hotel has some social and historic significance as the place where one of Wiluna's hotels was located. In its day it was considered to be very grand.
History
On 8 November, 1935 James Hayes applied for and was granted a Provisional Certificate of Licence to erect "sample rooms for commercial travellers". (The Wiluna Miner, 8/11/1935, p6) The following month T. W. Lees was contracted to build the architect designed Lake Way Hotel. (The Wiluna Miner, 17/1/1936, p2 & 14/2/1936, p6) Built away from the main shopping area, a local newspaper of the time stated that: "On completion of the hotel and the hostel on an adjacent block Wiluna's architectural beauty will be enhanced." (The Wiluna Miner, 20/3/1936, p2) The name of the hotel corresponded with the name by which Wiluna was originally known "Lake Way". The Hotel was officially opened for business in July 1936 and The Wiluna Miner recorded the event: "The public bar has a counter space of 114 feet...The residential accommodation rivals that of the leading city hotels and has no peer in the country. There are 31 bedrooms...spacious lounges have been provided...each lounge has access to the writing room which is elaborately fumished...carefully arranged sitting room...the balconies facing Wall and Lennon Streets are exceptionally spacious...the dining room will seat 70 to 80 guests..." (3/7/1936, p3) The Hotel, which was of brick and tile construction, also featured many modem conveniences of the period including a substantial refrigeration system and a wireless system wired throughout the building with controls in each room. The Hotel cost 26,000 pounds to build and a total of40,000 pounds fully furnished. When it was built it is said that a whole trainload of tiles arrived just for the one building. Indeed, it was the only building in the town with a tiled roof at the time. (Topperwien, p.22) James Hayes, who had a long association with the hotel trade in Sandstone, Meekatharra and other centres, owned the Hotel until 1939. F.R. Mann owned the Hotel from 1939 to 1941 when A. Wantling took over until 1947. (Wise's, Post Office Directory) The Agricultural Department purchased the Lake Way Hotel in 1957 to house the workers at the Wiluna Agricultural Research Station. (Topperwien, p27 & Minutes of the Wiluna Road Board, AN296/1, Acc 1313, Item 12) The hotel was demolished in the 1980s.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topperwein GH "The History of Wiluna". p.27 | |||
| "Newspaper Article" | The Wiluna Miner |
| Owner | Category |
|---|---|
| Ngangganawili | Other Private |
Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Location
Red Hill Wiluna
Location Details
southern portion of townsite
Other Name(s)
residential suburb (fmr)
Local Government
Wiluna
Region
Midwest
Construction Date
Constructed from 1935
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
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 | 20 Oct 1995 | ||
Place Type
Historic Town or district
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
| Present Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
25 Jul 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.
Construction Date
Constructed from 1935
Demolition Year
N/AStatement of Significance
The remains of the residential suburb of Red Hill are historically significant as they are evidence of the former size of the Wiluna townsite. There are similar remains to the west of the present town which also assist with an understanding of the scale of the town in its heyday.
Physical Description
All that remains of this once prestigious suburb are building foundations, rusty equipment and evidence of laid out gardens over a large area of land.
History
Situated south of the hospital, the suburb of Red Hill emerged during the 1930s and was home to married workers. (M.K. Quartermaine notes, 9/8/1995) The suburb was named after a hill located immediately north, "Red Hill".
Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.