Local Government
Victoria Plains
Region
Wheatbelt
2.5 k W of Toodyay-Bindi Bindi Rd NW of Calingiri
Victoria Plains
Wheatbelt
Constructed from 1930, Constructed from 1920
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
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| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 27 Oct 1998 | Category 5 | |
The site represents a diversity of interests in the region.
6 or 8 mine shafts to a depth of anything from 10 to 40 feet deep.
The opals mined at the site and tons were exported to Germany to make buttons. Fred Manuel owned the farm at the time, and instigated a German man to mine the site. The opals which were mined were not of a sufficient quality, to be worth carrying on.
Site
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erickson R; "The Victoria Plains". | Shire of Victoria Plains | 1971 |
Historic Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MINING | Other |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
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