Local Government
Carnarvon
Region
Gascoyne
Lewers Rd Carnarvon
Adjacent to south back on the river; Lot 1281 on Plan 217414; Reserve 22313
Chinaman Pools
Kuwinwardu Soak
Carnarvon
Gascoyne
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 23 Jun 2015 | Category 5 | |
Aesthetic Value – Importance for its contribution to the aesthetic values of the setting demonstrated by a landmark quality. Historic Value – Importance in relation to an event, phase or activity of historic importance in the locality. Research Value – Importance for its potential to yield information contributing to a wider understanding of the history of human occupation of the locality. Social Value – Importance as a place highly valued by a community or cultural group for reasons of social, cultural, religious, spiritual and education associations. It is of particular importance to the Aboriginal community in relation to a sacred waterhole on the site and in relation to male initiation ceremonies. Social Value –Importance in contributing to a community’s sense of place.
The reserve comprised 22 camps made up of galvanised sheds, tents and humpies with up to 150 residents. The structures were washed away during the floods in 1980. Its inhabitants were moved to the new ‘Mungallah Village’ in 1981.
Low/Low
Fair
Historic Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
| General | Specific |
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| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Aboriginal Occupation |
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