Local Government
Dardanup
Region
South West
Wellington Mill Rd Dardanup
Dardanup
South West
Constructed from 1896
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - Does not warrant assessment | Current | 13 Mar 2020 |
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 11 Sep 2002 | 3 | |
The place is significant for the following values: Historic Value: The former Wellington Mills and town site have historic significance as historic sites associated with the Canning Jarrah Timber Company. Wellington Timber Mills and township that was the largest private timber township in the state in 1896 when it was established.
Wellington Timber Mills and the private timber township was the largest in the state in 1896 when it was established'. The MI does not describe any extant fabric at this location. It is likely archaeological deposits from the mill occupation period remain in situ.
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Calcei; "Wellington Mills A History Of The Town 1896 - 1996". | 1996 |
Historic Town or district
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FORESTRY | Timber Mill |
| Original Use | FORESTRY | Housing or Quarters |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Timber industry |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Resource exploitation & depletion |
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