Local Government
Coolgardie
Region
Goldfields
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Location
Salsbury St Kunanilling
Location Details
Near Coolgardie
Construction Date
Constructed from 1901
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 | 27 Jul 1995 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
Significant as one of the few remaining indications of the presence of a town on one of the many abandoned townsites declared in 1897 or thereabouts.
Physical Description
The remains of a substantial single storey hotel that once featured surrounding verandahs; it is the most visible remains of the former town of Kunanalling.
History
Built within four years of the declaration of the town and its only surviving building, it is now a ruin. The town was declared in 1897 following a gold claim by Benstead and Henning.
Integrity/Authenticity
Moderate
Condition
Poor
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webb, M&A "The Centennial History of Kalgoorlie-Boulder" | 1993 | ||
| Bounsell, S.R. "Kunanalling, The Story of a Western Australian Goldfields Town" | 1988 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
| Present Use | COMMERCIAL | Hotel, Tavern or Inn |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | STONE | Local Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Hospitality industry & tourism |
Creation Date
30 May 1989Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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