Local Government
Derby-West Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
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Location
King Leopold Ranges
Location Details
Oscar Range
Other Name(s)
Old Homestead, Oscar Range Station
Construction Date
Constructed from 1895
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 01 Jul 1997 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Dec 1995 | Category 1 |
Category 1 |
|
Statement of Significance
Significant to the history of settlement in the Kimberley region.
Physical Description
the Oscar Range Station contains the ruins of a stone homestead believed to date from the 1890's.
History
The station was also the site of experiments with cotton and tropical fruit growing in the period 1909-1910.
Condition
Ruins
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Clement; "Municiapl Inventory for the Shire of Derby-West Kimberley- Thematic Framework". | Shire of Derby- WEst Limberley | 1995 |
Place Type
Individual Building or Group
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Homestead |
Architectural Styles
| Style |
|---|
| Unused |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Wall | STONE | Other Stone |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Land allocation & subdivision |
Creation Date
13 Mar 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
02 Feb 2017Disclaimer
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