Local Government
Shark Bay
Region
Gascoyne
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Location
Monkey Mia Shark Bay
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1890
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 | 12 Dec 1997 | Category 3 |
Category 3 |
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Statement of Significance
The site has historic significance and demonstrates the isolation of the district and the burial practices of the early 20th century.
Physical Description
The grave site is located in the sand dunes, inland from the Monkey Mia resort. The site is part of a formalised walk trail. The grave site has a replacement concrete plinth with brass plaque attached. The plinth is surrounded by four low concrete posts and the site has a treated pine rail fence.
History
The brass plaque records the history of the site as follows, "Believed to be the grave of Hilda Johnson aged 3 years. Died in 1890 en route to Carnarvon on the Barque Niola. Hilda was the daughter of H. F. Johnson, Survey General of Western Australia, 1896 - 1915."
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: High Degree
Condition
Good
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Grave |
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Grave |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
20 May 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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