Ullumbay

Statement of Significance

Significant as an important source of water on the Southern Cross to Goongarrie Road, one of the major transportation arteries to the Eastern Goldfields.

Physical Description

A number of fully covered soaks adjacent to granite rocks along the old Southern Cross to Goongarrie Road. The soaks are constructed with rock linings and are covered with framed galvanized iron. Graffitti on some of the soak covers date back to 1949. There is an old grave close to Walangie (or Deadmans) Soak, and a windlassed well over 71 Mile Soak.

History

These soaks were the only reliable source of water along an otherwise dry route and would have been important camping and tethering areas along this route.

Integrity/Authenticity

High

Condition

Good

Uses

Creation Date

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