Old Strainer Post

Author

Shire of Cranbrook

Place Number

06493

Location

300m S Nunijup-Martigallup Rd Cranbrook

Location Details

Junction on Hay Loc 740

Local Government

Cranbrook

Region

Great Southern

Construction Date

Constructed from 1880

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type Status Date Documents
(no listings)

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type Status Date Grading/Management
Category
Municipal Inventory Adopted 31 Dec 1996

Statement of Significance

This strainer post is significant in the history of the district in that it identifies the following: 1. The eastern boundary of Hassell's Nunijup lease. 2. A gate post for the road from Nunijup to Martigallup, as well as the road to Yeriminup. 3. It is close to where Jack Williams was thrown from his horse and killed.

Physical Description

This strainer post was on the eastern boundary of Hassell's lease at Nunijup. The wooden post, with a tin piece encasing on one side, is embedded in the ground. Little or no evidence of the wire fencing can be seen.

History

Themes: Demographic Settlement

Integrity/Authenticity

Fair

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Present Use FARMING\PASTORAL Other
Original Use FARMING\PASTORAL Other

Construction Materials

Type General Specific
Other TIMBER Log

Historic Themes

General Specific
DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY Settlements

Creation Date

05 May 1997

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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