Camel Soak

Author

Shire of Perenjori

Place Number

14129

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Location

Off Rabbit Proof Fence Rd Perenjori

Location Details

Other Name(s)

The Rock Hole

Local Government

Perenjori

Region

Midwest

Construction Date

Constructed from 1905

Demolition Year

N/A

Statutory Heritage Listings

Type	Status	Date	Documents	More information
(no listings)

Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations

Type	Status	Date	Documents
RHP - Does not warrant assessment	Current	14 Dec 2018

Other Heritage Listings and Surveys

Type	Status	Date	Grading/Management		More information
Type	Status	Date	Category	Description	More information
Municipal Inventory	Adopted	20 May 1999	Category 4	Category 4 SIGNIFICANT IN CONTRIBUTING TO LOCAL CHARACTER. Significant but not essential to an understanding of the history of the district. Photographically record the place prior to any major redevelopment.

Statement of Significance

The Camel Soak has some historic significance for its association with the construction of the No. 2 Rabbit Proof Fence. The place has considerable aesthetic appeal given its attractive setting and is held in high esteem by the local community.

Physical Description

The Camel Soak is located to the east of the Rabbit Proof Fence Road in a large rocky granite outcrop. The hole is approximately 3 metres by 5 metres is size and is partly fenced with metal poles mounted on rock bases.

History

Work on the construction of the No. 2 Rabbit Proof Fence commenced in 1903 in an attempt to control the mounting problem of rabbits in agricultural lands. The fence was completed on 22 July 1905. The Camel Soak was originally sunk as a watering point for the men and their camel teams working on the fence, it is now a popular picnic site and is also known as "Rock Hole".
(Sources: Heritage Trail & 'The Rabbit Problem", WA Museum Information)

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Medium

Condition

Good

References

Ref Name	Ref Source	Ref Date
"Perenjori Rothsay Heritage Trail".
'The Rabbit Problem".	WA Museum Information
ES Cannon; "Golden Opportunities - A History of Perenjori".	UWA Press.	1983

Place Type

Historic Site

Uses

Epoch	General	Specific
Original Use	GOVERNMENTAL	Other
Present Use	SOCIAL\RECREATIONAL	Other

Construction Materials

Type	General	Specific
Other	STONE	Other Stone

Historic Themes

General	Specific
SOCIAL & CIVIC ACTIVITIES	Community services & utilities

Creation Date

24 Sep 1999

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Approved

Last Update

01 Jan 2017

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