Local Government
Perenjori
Region
Midwest
Coorow-Latham Rd Latham
Situated approx 50m south of the Coorow-latham Road
Perenjori
Midwest
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 May 1999 | Category 4 | |
The Gnamma Hole at Latham Rock has some historic significance as an important water source for the early settlers.
Situated approximately 50 metres south of the Coorow-Latham Road in a rocky outcrop is a hole, about 6 feet deep. Recently cleared out by the Just Family, a metal wheel has been inserted into the hole to prevent kangaroos from falling into it when having a drink.
The gnamma hole at Latham's Rocks provided for a fairly reliable catchment area. Mr Latham, after whom the rocks and nearby town are named, was a sandalwood cutter. The first Latham Picnic was held at Latham's Rock on New Year's Day, 1912. (Source: Cannon, E.S., "Golden Opportunities", p.64 & Griffith, N., Byrne, F., Diamond, I., Griffith, J., "Looking Back at Latham - Maya 1909 -1969", Latham School)
Integrity: High
Fair
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
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| N Griffin, F Byrne, I Diamond, J Griffith; "Looking Back at Latham - Maya 1909 - 1969". | |||
| ES Cannon; "Golden Opportunities - A History of Perenjori",p.64 | UWA Press. | 1983 | |
| Latham School |
Historic Site
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| Present Use | OTHER | Other |
| Original Use | OTHER | Other |
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| OCCUPATIONS | Rural industry & market gardening |
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