Local Government
Coolgardie
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Victoria Rock Rd 30 k SW of Coolgardie
Location Details
Situated near the eastern base of Gnarlbine Rock. Well is in reserve 2180.
Other Name(s)
Gnarlbine Well (Well No.22)
Construction Date
Constructed from 1863
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Register | Registered | 28 Aug 2001 |
Register Entry Assessment Documentation |
Heritage Council |
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 | ||||
| Classified by the National Trust | Classified | 06 Dec 1976 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Wells of Explorer Charles Hunt Survey | Recorded | 01 Nov 1991 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Register of the National Estate | Permanent | 21 Mar 1978 |
|
Heritage Council | |
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Jul 1995 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
|
Statement of Significance
A place of substantial historical significance, the waterhole having been a watering place for Aborigines and an important source of water for early white explorers and prospectors.
Physical Description
Originally an Aboriginal water hole on the edge of the Gnarlbine Rock, the water source was discovered by Lefroy in 1863 and subsequently became an important watering place for explorers and prospectors. It is a stone well 3 meters in diameter and 2 meters deep, and is now dry. A plaque has been mounted nearby. The reserve comprises 640 acres.
History
An early source of water for the district.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb, M & A "The Centennial History of Kalgoorlie-Boulder" | 1993 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Water: Other |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Granite |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Aboriginal Occupation |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Exploration & surveying |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
31 Dec 2016Disclaimer
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