Local Government
Chittering
Region
Avon Arc
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Location
Muchea South
Location Details
Construction Date
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 | 19 Aug 1999 | category 5 |
category 5 |
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Statement of Significance
Represents early development of the land.
History
WR Steer dug the drains to reduce the acidity of the winter rains and to raise the levels of the land (by a contractor). The channels were further developed by individual landowners for drainage in winter and irrigation in summer. The irrigation originated from Hellgate Swamp - 1 3/4 Brook which was a natural spring. The individual channels had diversion channels using blocks to alter the direction of the spring water. Roadside drainage was supervised by a road board member who was the Roadside Elector. He took levels and directed where they were to go, at no cost, (levels used with a baling rod).
Condition
Site
References
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| "Unpublished Research". | Muchea Historical Society | ||
| Udell H; "A History of Gingin 1830 to 1960". | Gingin Shire Counci | 1979 |
Place Type
Other Built Type
Uses
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
| Present Use | FARMING\PASTORAL | Other |
Historic Themes
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
| OCCUPATIONS | Commercial & service industries |
Creation Date
04 Oct 1999Publish place record online (inHerit):
ApprovedLast Update
01 Jan 2017Disclaimer
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