CEMENT CREEK INCLINE, WARBURTON
ACHERON WAY WARBURTON, YARRA RANGES SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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CEMENT CREEK INCLINE, WARBURTON - History
1903: Robinson and Duncan hold rights to timber in area / 1905: Duncan leaves company / 1909: Second mill established on Cement Creek / 1911: Likely 1st internal-combustion timber tramway locomotive in Victoria introduced to tramways / 1922: Robinson built new mill at La La / 1929 Mill closed during strike until November / 1932: Mill closes.CEMENT CREEK INCLINE, WARBURTON - Interpretation of Site
Site was used intensively for milling in the first third of the 20th Cm and since has regenerated as reserve bushland.
CEMENT CREEK INCLINE, WARBURTON - Archaeological Significance
Lack of development since the mill closure increases the chance of archaeological integrity. Site is remnants of a significant network of inclines that are considered rare in the stste and region. Medium significance
CEMENT CREEK INCLINE, WARBURTON - Historical Significance
local significance as an extensive company in region
Heritage Inventory Description
CEMENT CREEK INCLINE, WARBURTON - Heritage Inventory Description
The tramways described in this report formed part of the Enterprise logging system in Cement Creek and are located beside the creek in a scenic reserve. The main incline tramway is cleared and in use as a walking track providing access to Mt Donna Buang and Boobyalla Saddle. The incline is mostly located in dense rainforest beside the creek.
Heritage Inventory Significance: National Estate
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CEMENT CREEK INCLINE, WARBURTONVictorian Heritage Inventory
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Cement Creek Sawmill CottagesYarra Ranges Shire
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