Local Government
Nannup
Region
South West
Location
Ellis Creek Rd approx 11 k NE of Nannup
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1913
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage List | Adopted | 26 Mar 2015 |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 24 Jun 2005 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 24 Oct 1995 | Category 1 | |
Statement of Significance
Ellis Creek Timber Mill Site is significant to the history of the timber industry in the south west of Western Australia and to the history of settlement of the region.
Physical Description
The Ellis Creek Timber Mill site includes remnants of its former use including the dam, a cricket pitch and remnants of machinery including the vertical band saw. The site is located on land managed by Department of Parks & Wildlife.
History
Ellis Creek Timber Mill was established in 1913 by the Kauri Timber Company. The mill used a vertical band saw for breaking logs. It was established on the American model and was capable of an output of 30,000 super feet per day. The mill was relocated to Nannup in 1926.
Archaeology
An archaeological investigation of the site is highly recommended particularly as remnants of original industrial equipment are evident on the site.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHR Southcombe;"Steam in the Forests". p 106 | Hesperian Press | 1985 | |
| SWDA information Section A | South West Heritage Taskforce | 1990 |
Other Reference Numbers
| Ref Number | Description |
|---|---|
| 022 | Shire of Nannup MHI |
Other Keywords
Categories of Significance:
- Historic
- Social
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| Original Use | FORESTRY | Timber Mill |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Timber industry |
Creation Date
12 Dec 2002Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
26 Jul 2023Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.