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LINAKER STREET PRECINCT
242 LINAKER STREET GOLDEN POINT, BALLARAT CITY
LINAKER STREET PRECINCT
242 LINAKER STREET GOLDEN POINT, BALLARAT CITY
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LINAKER STREET PRECINCT - History
First built in 1861 as sludge channels, then deepened and widened in the 1870s after the regular flash flooding of the 1860s. Walls were erected in the 1890s and channel lining took place in the early 20th century. The channels of the area were essential for hygiene, mining and structural development, particularly after heavy mining debris destroyed much of the natural water courses and heavy rains caused detrimental flooding.LINAKER STREET PRECINCT - Archaeological Significance
Site has the potential to contain artefacts relating to gold mining activities, and broader 219th century activities in the township.
LINAKER STREET PRECINCT - Historical Significance
The site has hisotric significance as an example of civic works and water management programs in Ballarat, from the goldrush period onwards.
Heritage Inventory Description
LINAKER STREET PRECINCT - Heritage Inventory Description
An extant water channel that has been modified. in the channel vicinity and parklnad there may be sub-surface deposits of domestic refus or gold mining refuse but this is unknown at this stage.
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BALLARAT MUNICIPAL OBSERVATORYVictorian Heritage Register H0936
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PORTER PREFABRICATED IRON STORE ORIGINALLY IN GEELONGVictorian Heritage Register H2248
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MINERS RIGHTS COLLECTIONVictorian Heritage Register H2112
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