Local Government
Broome
Region
Kimberley
There no heritage location found in the Google fusion table.
Location
Old Rd to Willie Creek Broome
Location Details
Construction Date
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 | 23 Oct 2003 | Criterion 3A |
Criterion 3A |
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Statement of Significance
Afghan Wells are significant for their associations with camel transport.
History
Prior to the construction of serviceable roads, the Afghans and their pack camel teams provided an efficient and fast mode of transport across country in the north west, Kimberly and goldfields districts. There are a number of wells between Broome and Willie Creek, and around the Willie Creek area.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maps of the Area | 1944 | ||
| Maps of the Area | 1967 |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
| Original Use | GOVERNMENTAL | Reservoir or Dam |
Creation Date
08 Jun 2004Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
09 Jun 2021Disclaimer
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