Local Government
Williams
Region
Wheatbelt
Williams to Quindanning Rd Williams
Location C
Williams
Wheatbelt
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 30 Jun 2000 | Category 3 | |
Believed to have been an early wash pool for sheep which, prior to about 1910, were washed before shearing to reduce the dirt and grease. It is one of two known structures of this type in the Williams district, the other being upstream near the small bridge at Josbury Siding.
Situated on the east bank of Williams River approx 300 metres from what some believe is "Banister's Campsite" with McDermott's Hill on the east. It consists of an elongated hole approx 3m x 0.5m with a depth of lm and lined with stone.
A more usual practice was to use a river pool and swim the sheep across the river to a holding yard on the other side after being dunked thoroughly.
Landscape
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Grazing, pastoralism & dairying |
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.