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Wardering Spring

Author

Shire of Woodanilling

Place Number

16923

Location

Flagstaff Rd Kenmare

Location Details

Local Government

Woodanilling

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory 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 18 Mar 2003 Category 4

Category 4

Significant but not essential to an understanding of the history of the district: photographically recorded prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

The site is important for its association with pioneering families and as a source of fresh
water.

Physical Description

Located close to the Flagstaff Road 10 metres and at the northern end of Billie Light
Swamp.

Marked on early maps with comment 'permanent supply'. The site has been excavated
for stock access but when inspected in April 99 and April 2000 it was dry, although some
dampness was evident at the bottom

History

The site is part of a property taken up and developed by Billie Light. He was in
partnership with Andy Wight. Before going farming Light had been the penciller for the
bookmaker Wight. Light established a substantial vineyard and produced some of the
best currants and sultanas in the State.

The name Wardering is of Aboriginal origin and is also the name of a nearby lake.

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
John Bird; "Round Pool to Woodanilling", pp 209, 257 1985
Photgraphs/maps 15/5-15/6; John Bird; Round Pool to Woodanilling 1985

Creation Date

25 Aug 2004

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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