Identity area
Reference code
AU WA S4823
Title
OCCURRENCE BOOKS
Date(s)
- 1886-09-21 - (Creation)
- 1886-09-03 - 1887-10-17 (Accumulation)
Level of description
Series
Medium
Format
Volumes
Status
Context area
Name of creator
AU WA A1915 - ELVIRE CREEK POLICE STATION
(1886-09-21 - 1887-10-20)
Administrative history
Gold was discovered on a branch of the Elvire River in 1885 and a rush soon ensued, with the Kimberley Goldfield being declared in May 1886. Elvire Creek Police Station served the goldfield until a station was opened in Halls Creek in October 1887.
Repository
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
This series gives full details of reported occurrences as they occur. The actual time, date, place, event and the names of the people concerned are included, as also are the names and movements of the police themselves.
Accruals
System of arrangement
Chronological
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Open
Conditions governing access (legacy)
Open access