Local Government
Wyndham-East Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
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Location
Gt Northern Hwy, 4 Mile Creek Wyndham
Location Details
Construction Date
Constructed from 1890
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
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| (no listings) |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 20 Feb 1997 |
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Statement of Significance
The Afghan Cameleers played a significant role in the development and settlement of the Kimberley region and particularly in and around the Wyndham area. Once gold was discovered at Halls Creek and Wyndham was proclaimed a port, the Cameleers were required to move goods and supplies from the port to the Goldfields. They interacted well with Aboriginal people and many Aboriginal descendents of Wyndham owe their mixed heritage to this interaction. This Afghan Cemetery is physical evidence of the Afghan Cameleer and is of historic, scientific and social significance.
Physical Description
The Afghan Cemeteiy consists of several rock mounds all facing west (Mecca). All are consistent in construction detail and are of a similar size and uniform shape. No headstones mark who the ocupants actually are. The graves are consistent with Muslim burial customs.
Integrity/Authenticity
Integrity: Original integrity
Modifications: None
Condition
Good
Associations
| Name | Type | Year From | Year To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afghan Cameleers | Architect | 1890 | - |
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Included in general bibliography on Afghan history. |
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Cemetery |
| Original Use | MONUMENT\CEMETERY | Cemetery |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| TRANSPORT & COMMUNICATIONS | Road transport |
Creation Date
03 Nov 1997Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.