Local Government
Carnarvon
Region
Gascoyne
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Location
Lewers Rd Carnarvon
Location Details
Adjacent to south back on the river; Lot 1281 on Plan 217414; Reserve 22313
Other Name(s)
Chinaman Pools
Kuwinwardu Soak
Construction Date
Demolition Year
1980Statutory 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 | 23 Jun 2015 | Category 5 |
Category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
Aesthetic Value – Importance for its contribution to the aesthetic values of the setting demonstrated by a landmark quality.
Historic Value – Importance in relation to an event, phase or activity of historic importance in the locality.
Research Value – Importance for its potential to yield information contributing to a wider understanding of the history of human occupation of the locality.
Social Value – Importance as a place highly valued by a community or cultural group for reasons of social, cultural, religious, spiritual and education associations. It is of particular importance to the Aboriginal community in relation to a sacred waterhole on the site and in relation to male initiation ceremonies.
Social Value –Importance in contributing to a community’s sense of place.
Physical Description
The reserve comprised 22 camps made up of galvanised sheds, tents and humpies with up to 150 residents. The structures were washed away during the floods in 1980. Its inhabitants were moved to the new ‘Mungallah Village’ in 1981.
Integrity/Authenticity
Low/Low
Condition
Fair
Place Type
Historic Site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | RESIDENTIAL | Other |
| Present Use | VACANT\UNUSED | Vacant\Unused |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Aboriginal Occupation |
Creation Date
22 May 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
18 Sep 2019Disclaimer
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