Snapshot in time: Days picnicking by the waterfall on De Grey-Mullewa Stock Route

With the recent inclusion of the De Grey-Mullewa Stock Route in the State Register of Heritage Places, we bring you an excerpt from The Old Stock Route Trail published by the City of Greater Geraldton. “Waterfall is formed by a natural pool which fills from runoff flowing down the creek bed and over a ledge of laterite after rains. Given that the water supply remains fresh during winter, this location was used as a resting and watering place on the stock route. In the early years travellers went from waterfall to Wooderarrung spring and well, constructing bush yards (made of scrub laid on the ground to form walls) along the routes to hold mobs of sheep at night. Waterfall has been a popular picnic site for locals and visitors for many years.” Copies of The Old Stock Route Trail booklet can be purchased from Geraldton Regional Library for $5. Snapshots is an initiative of the Geraldton Regional Library. For more information or to donate a historical photo or slide, contact 9956 6659 or library@cgg.wa.gov.au.