Local Government
Derby-West Kimberley
Region
Kimberley
Loch St Derby
Lots 96, 97, 98 & 99
Derby-West Kimberley
Kimberley
Constructed from 1892
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 01 Dec 1995 | Category 5 | |
The quarry site is of historical significance to the history of the development of Derby as the stone was used to construct the causeway to the jetty. it is significant as part of the history of the Derby jetty tramway.
The Derby Quarry was probably first excavated in 1892 for the purpose of constructing the causeway across the mud flats from the town to the jetty for the construction of the Tramline. Circa 1900 the tramway of known to have extended through the town to the quarry for the purpose of carrying stone for the construction of the causeway. the quarry is believed to have been excavated by hand using Aboriginal labour.
Site Only
Historic Site
| Epoch | General | Specific |
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| Original Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Other |
| Present Use | INDUSTRIAL\MANUFACTURING | Other |
| General | Specific |
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| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
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