Local Government
Kalamunda
Region
Metropolitan
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Location
186 Falls Rd Lesmurdie
Location Details
Other Name(s)
Manning Falls
Construction Date
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Aug 2013 |
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| Register of the National Estate | Registered | 21 Mar 1978 |
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Heritage Council | |
Statement of Significance
· The place has aesthetic value as an relatively undisturbed natural feature in the landscape.
· The place has historic and social value as the location of many social excursions from the 1910s attracting city dwellers to the hills.
Physical Description
Located in the Lesmurdie National Park with the watercourse falling down the Darling Range escarpment. Located within native bushland with walk trails extending through the park, along the river and to the Falls with viewing platforms.
History
Land allocation, grazing, mining, sport and recreation
Integrity/Authenticity
Level of Integrity - High; Level of Authenticity - High
Condition
N/A The land on which the Lesmurdie Falls are located were owned by John Daniel Manning (1848-1916) who used the land for grazing his cattle. Since 1910, public facilities were available for visitors to the Falls and it enjoyed popularity amongst hikers and picnickers. The property was resumed for use as a National Park in 1933. In this period car travel was becoming more popular and there were more frequent visitors to Lesmurdie Falls.
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manning; CHS; "Lesmurdie Falls". pp. 121-122 |
Place Type
zUNKNOWN ZERO CODE
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
| Original Use | PARK\RESERVE | Park\Reserve |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES | Sport, recreation & entertainment |
Creation Date
27 Jan 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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