Local Government
Wongan-Ballidu
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Elphin Cr Wongan Hills
Location Details
Centre of the road
Construction Date
Constructed from 1913
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 17 Sep 1998 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The site represents associations with the establishment of Wongan Hills town.
History
During 1910 and 1911 as the area was being settled in the north and the town was establishing, the need for water supplies was critical to the existance and continued development. The government bought in a team of well sinkers who worked in three shifts to establish water supplies. The townsite well was one of the first, and although the water was not fit for human consumption, it was patronised excessively for stock supplies. In 1913, the School was located in close proximity to the well, and after a railway construction worker was drowned, the well was filled in. The well sinkers were employed in the district for some time.
Condition
Site
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACKLAND RRB ; "Wongan Ballidu Pioneering Days ". | Shire of Wongan-Balidu | 1965 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Other |
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Community services & utilities |
Creation Date
06 Oct 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jul 2020Disclaimer
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