Local Government
Capel
Region
South West
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Location
Capel
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 |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 1999 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
The sites are of significance as they represent associations with the timber industry in the south west.
History
Timber cutting took place in the hilly country along the range in the
mid 1890s through until World War One in 1914. The sleepers which were cut were used for export and
local use. Western Australian sleepers were used on the London railway and some streets in London are paved with timber blocks. Before the railway extended south of Boyanup, a mill was located about 6-7 kms east of Boyanup, which was the end of the line. A timber tramway was constructed between Boyanup and the mill, with timber rails, and the trams were horse drawn. Cuttings were made through hills to accommodate the tramtrack.
Condition
Site
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chase D & Krantz V; "Just a Horse Ride Away, A History of the Shire of Capel". | Shire of Capel Local History Collection | 1995 |
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Rail: Other |
| Original Use | FORESTRY | Timber Mill |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Manufacturing & processing |
Creation Date
11 Jan 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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