Local Government
Wagin
Region
Wheatbelt
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Location
Noble Rd, Wanaking Pool Wagin
Location Details
SLKM 16.58 Map w WH1
Other Name(s)
MRWA 3073
Construction Date
Constructed from 1907
Demolition Year
N/AStatutory Heritage Listings
| Type | Status | Date | Documents | More information |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (no listings) |
Heritage Council Decisions and Deliberations
| Type | Status | Date | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| RHP - To be assessed | Current | 31 Oct 2003 |
Other Heritage Listings and Surveys
| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | More information | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Description | ||||
| Statewide Lge Timber Str Survey | Completed | 11 Dec 1998 |
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Values
The place has aesthetic value as a rustic timber bridge located in a rural and river setting.
The place has associations with local farming farmers the Nobly family.
The place provided the main access across this part of the Arthur River from 1907 to 1989.
The place is the oldest bridge in the Shire.
Physical Description
A length of 42 metres, the bridge is of timber construction with sawn timber stringers and timber piles. The decking is also of timber construction.
History
The place was constructed in 1907 to provide road access over Arthur River.
The bridge takes its name from Bert Noble, who had a farm on the western boundary of the Road Board area in the early 1900s.
In 1989, a new concrete bridge was constructed to provide improved road access over the Arthur River. Noble’s Crossing still appears to remain in use as a secondary road access point.
Integrity/Authenticity
High
Condition
Poor
Place Type
Historic site
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Present Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Bridge |
| Original Use | Transport\Communications | Road: Bridge |
Construction Materials
| Type | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Other | TIMBER | Other Timber |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Aboriginal Occupation |
Creation Date
06 Sep 2000Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
04 May 2022Disclaimer
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