Local Government
Gosnells
Region
Metropolitan
89 Cockram Rd Martin
Lot 3 on Plan 14769
Gosnells
Metropolitan
Constructed from 1928
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| Municipal Inventory | Adopted | 13 Sep 2016 | Category 3 | |
The place has historic value for its long and ongoing association with the quarry industry which has been important to the development of the Gosnells region. The place has social value for the many people in the community who have worked at the site.
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Stone quarrying on the Darling Escarpment within the City of Gosnells has been carried out since 1928. In 1930, the O'Neill Brothers opened the 'White Rock' Quarry in Canning Location 38. The operation of this quarry was taken over by Australian Blue Metal which became part of the Readymix Group. The Quarry is now operated by the Holcim Group. The quarrying operation has not always gone smoothly. Difficult road access, dust pollution and drainage problems have all arisen since its establishment. In 1934, a serious accident caused by a premature explosion caused the death of two men and injuries to two others. In recent years the impact of the industry on the environment and the community have been more closely regulated by state and local government. Modern equipment including hydraulic drills and a sequential firing system are used. Blasting is conducted at the same time of the day to reduce the disruption to local residents. An adjacent site to the south west of the original quarry has been opened but the original site continues to be mined. This hill was named 'St Annes Hill' by Captain Stirling in 1827.
Integrity High degree Authenticity High degree
Historic Site
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| Original Use | MINING | Other |
| Present Use | MINING | Other |
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| OCCUPATIONS | Mining {incl. mineral processing} |
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