Dulyalbin Well/Tank

Author

Shire of Yilgarn

Place Number

10059

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Location

South Nulla Rd Dulyalbin

Location Details

20 miles south of Great Eastern Highway

Local Government

Yilgarn

Region

Wheatbelt

Construction Date

Demolition Year

N/A

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Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	16 May 1997	Category D	Category D These places are significant but not essential to an understanding of the history of the district; Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment or demolition.

Statement of Significance

A regular water supply has always been a critical issue for survival in the Yilgarn region owing to the arid conditions and the absence of freshwater rivers or artesian springs. The large number and variety of man made structures such as dams and wells, reflects the settlement patterns chosen over time. The locations (sites) of the structures were carefully chosen to maximise the natural water catchment areas. Even these numerous watering holes were not sufficient, and water supply had to be supplemented, using saline bore water, processed in condensers at various locations in the region.

Physical Description

The old well was a major watering place along the Sandalwood Track. In 1966 a large cement tank was built for the farmers.

History

The old well is at the base of the Dulyalbin Rock which is in a Government Reserve. The well was one of the major watering places along the Sandalwood Track. It remained active until a large cement tank was built in 1966. The tank is used to supplement local farm water supplies in dry periods though at times even this runs dry. The rocks were also the scene of Boxing Day community picnics. Dulyalbin Rock features an example of an overhanging wave-like granite rock, which rivals the famous Wave Rock at Hyden.

Place Type

Historic site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	FARMING\PASTORAL	Other
Other Use	SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL	Other
Present Use	FARMING\PASTORAL	Other

Historic Themes

General	Specific
OCCUPATIONS	Grazing, pastoralism & dairying

Creation Date

16 Dec 1997

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Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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