Local Government
Irwin
Region
Midwest
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Location
Burma Rd - South East of Nangetty-Walkaway Rd to Strawberry Bridge Mount Horner
Location Details
Gravel road which runs South East from Nangetty Road to Strawberry Bridge
Construction Date
Constructed from 1942
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 22 Feb 2019 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 10 Mar 1998 | Category 4 |
Category 4 |
|
Statement of Significance
The Burma Road has historic significance for its connection to the effects of World War II on the Irwin District and as a transport route used to establish new sandplain farms in the 1950s.
Physical Description
Burma Road is a gravel road and runs south east from Nangetty Road to Strawberry Bridge.
History
The Burma Road was a track cleared by the Australian Army in about 1942. Built through virgin bush across sandplain country, it runs from Nangetty Road near Walkaway, south-east to Strawberry Bridge. The road was named for the harsh working conditions on the road. It was used for the movement of the armed forces between the army depots to the south and Geraldton. In the event of enemy invasion along the coast, the Burma Road was to be used as an inland escape route from Geraldton. In later years the road was upgraded to a good gravel road and the adjoining land was opened up for farming in the early
1950s.
(Sources: Irwin Shire Maps and memories of C.G. Ellery)
Condition
Good
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| IDHS Records | |||
| HCWA Database No. 11814 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Other |
| Original Use | MILITARY | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OUTSIDE INFLUENCES | World Wars & other wars |
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
Creation Date
20 Jul 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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