HAN KEE'S WATER RACE
PETTICOAT ROAD AND STANDARD ROAD CRESWICK, HEPBURN SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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HAN KEE'S WATER RACE - History
Little is known in historical terms about this race, which extends from Petticoat Gully northeast towards Tavistock Hill and on to Slaty Creek below Humbug Hill. The race is indicated as current on a lease map post-dating 1876 (VPRS 14969/1), which shows the race as approximately three kilometres in length leading to Han Kee's alluvial lease at Cabbage Tree Flat
HAN KEE'S WATER RACE - Interpretation of Site
This race is associated with small scale alluvial mining undertaken by Chinese miners
during the 1850-70s. The race transported water from a dam along a steep gully to Han
Kee's small alluvial mining claim at Cabbage Tree Flat.
HAN KEE'S WATER RACE - Archaeological Significance
This site has a high level of archaeological significance.
The race is well preserved for most of its entirety and is a representative example of an
19th century water race that was utilised by chinese miners. Archaeological features
include the race alignment, negative cut features, spoil and sediment deposits, dams,
diversions, sluice points, nearby puddler and potential gauges, flume remains, pipes, and
sluice lining materials.
Although water races are common on Victorian Goldfields very few races in Victoria have
been documented and mapped in detail and the integrity of remaining goldfield water
management complexes is largely under researched.
HAN KEE'S WATER RACE - Historical Significance
The site has a HIGH level of historical significance at a local level. Due to the excellent
preservation of a large part of the Creswick goldfield, the intertwined narratives of mining,
water supply, environmental consequences and rapidly evolving legislation can be read in
the landscape. At a state level the site contributes to broader narratives of water supply
and mining (Victorian Historical Theme 4.5 & 4.6) and informs the development of both
mining and water management laws for the State of Victoria.
The race system is one of many on the Creswick alluvial goldfield that together make up
an important and well preserved cultural landscape of water management.
Combined with Creswick's strong forestry education facilities and proximity to Melbourne
and Ballarat, an increased awareness in this well preserved mining complex could provide
Creswick with excellent educational and tourism opportunities illustrating mining
techniques and how mining shaped Victoria's water laws.
Heritage Inventory Description
HAN KEE'S WATER RACE - Heritage Inventory Description
A 3km extant section of water race commencing at Kangaroo Dam in Petticoat Gully, following contours below Tavistock Hill.
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HAN KEE'S WATER RACEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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