MINE AT Hoopers Road
Hoopers Road WONGA PARK, Manningham City
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Statement of Significance
Not assessed.
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MINE AT Hoopers Road - Historical Australian Themes
Local Themes
4.01 - Gold mining
MINE AT Hoopers Road - Physical Description 1
Visible from the "back of the common, looking across river".[1] Recalled by Martin Frances as a "Mining site - tunnel into the side of the hill, rails, overburden dump - located south of Jumping Creek Road near/visible from Hoopers Road. Mining in this locality is also recalled by Mr E Fitton who described "shafts down by the creek behind Browns (now Coolibah)".[2] Also recalled by John Upton as a mine and tunnel with rails leading into the mine. He also recalls some mine shafts on a nearby Gravel Reserve. [5] The location of this mining site has not been able to be determined during this project, despite enquiries to nearby land-owners.
MINE AT Hoopers Road - Physical Conditions
Condition Not known
MINE AT Hoopers Road - Integrity
Integrity Not known
MINE AT Hoopers Road - Physical Description 2
Threats Not known
Heritage Study and Grading
Manningham - Manningham Heritage Study Review
Author: Context Pty Ltd
Year: 2006
Grading:
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COOLIBAHManningham City
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BARAK'S BIRTHPLACEManningham City
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WONGA PARK PRIMARY SCHOOL NO. 3241 AND RESIDENCEManningham City
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