Local Government
Leonora
Region
Goldfields
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Location
2 miles N of Leonora
Location Details
Other Name(s)
'Doo-dah' Sullivan
Construction Date
Constructed from 1896
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 | 17 Feb 1998 | Category 2 |
Category 2 |
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Statement of Significance
The place has historic value as the grave Sullivan, claimed to be the first prospector to have found gold near Leonora.
Physical Description
The grave is in a small garden setting, and is protected by a high link-mesh fence. The lid to the grave is plain and is without a headstone. An inscription is carved into the grave top. Behind the grave is a sign which describes a brief history of Sullivan.
History
Edward 'Doo-dah' Sullivan died 2.7.1896 aged 36 years. Prospector and barrow-man, first finder of gold near Leonora in March 1896. Headstone and fence erected.
Integrity/Authenticity
INTEGRITY: High
AUTHENTICITY: High
Condition
Good
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Grave |
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Grave |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
Creation Date
10 Mar 1998Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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