The Old Well

Author

Shire of Dalwallinu

Place Number

11917

Location

Lot 584 Great Northern Hwy Dalwallinu

Location Details

Other Name(s)

Dalwallinu Well

Local Government

Dalwallinu

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Constructed from 1909

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 24 Feb 1998 Category 4

Statement of Significance

This was the first water source for early settlers and was theeir first camping spot, also serving as a meeitng place for ealy settlers.

Physical Description

The well is maintained in its original condition, however it now has a tiled cover and is surrounded by a cyclone wire fence.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Intact or redeemable Alterations/additions: The well has been fenced and covered

Condition

Fair

References

Ref ID No Ref Name Ref Source Ref Date
Senior Citizens' Club; "Dilly Dallying: Reminscinces of People & Places Around Dalwallinu Shire". Shire of Dalwallinu 1988
HA Crake; "A History of Dalwallinu 1846-1979". Shire of Dalwallinu 1985

Place Type

Other Built Type

Uses

Epoch General Specific
Original Use OTHER Other
Present Use OTHER Other

Historic Themes

General Specific
OUTSIDE INFLUENCES Water, power, major t'port routes

Creation Date

25 Aug 1998

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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