Local Government
Mt Magnet
Region
Midwest
Off Hill 50 Rd 4.5 k W of Mt Magnet
off the Hill 50 road, 4.5km west of Mt Magnet
Mt Magnet
Midwest
Constructed from 1891
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| Type | Status | Date | Grading/Management | |
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 16 Aug 1996 | Category 5 | |
Poverty Flats has historic significance as the site where gold was discovered.
Poverty Flats is the name given to an area of land immediately west of Mount Magnet. The area is recognised by a plaque mounted on a rock.
Poverty Flats is where alluvial gold was discovered by Steadman in November, 1891 while he was searching for a lost swag. It was not long before many prospectors were attracted to the area to find their fortunes. [Drawn to Mt Magnet, p40]
Site Only
| Ref ID No | Ref Name | Ref Source | Ref Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| L Day & K Morrissey; "Drawn to Mt Magnet". p.40 | Shire of Mt Magnet | 1995 | |
| Mount Magnet Drive Trail | Shire of Mount Magnet |
Historic Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
|---|---|---|
| Original Use | MINING | Other |
| Present Use | MINING | Other |
| General | Specific |
|---|---|
| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
| DEMOGRAPHIC SETTLEMENT & MOBILITY | Settlements |
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