art sites in consultation with the Mining occurred in both Parks, particularly in Mount Lawson State Park. Alluvial tin mining occurred periodically around Flaggy Shepparton Aboriginal Arts Council Co- Creek and Koetong Creek from 1872 until the operative Ltd and Aboriginal Affairs early 1980s. Lukins Wolfram mine, later Victoria. Give attention in the Plan to fire known as the Womoboi Wolfram Mine, management (particularly fuel reduction) operated near Flaggy Creek between 1939 and in the vicinity of each art site (section 4.1). 1943. The mine produced fluorspar, bismuth and molybdenum as a by-product of Investigate and document Aboriginal wolframite. A number of interesting relics history and protect identified sites as remain intact at the Womoboi Wolfram Mine. appropriate in consultation with the Gold mining also occurred in and around Shepparton Aboriginal Arts Council Co- Mount Granya State Park. operative Ltd and Aboriginal Affairs Victoria. The disused Wodonga to Cudgewa railway line adjoins the southern boundary of Identify, assess and manage historic Lawson State Park. places in accordance with Parks Victoria Grazing and logging for posts, guidelines. firewood and sawlogs occurred in both Parks prior to their declaration. Record and catalogue the location of relics at the Womoboi Mine and assess A log hut constructed by the Granya significance. Identify any threatening Group in 1937 is situated on the walking track processes and take appropriate action, in between Cottontree Creek Picnic Area and consultation with relevant experts, to Granya Falls. ensure appropriate protection. Encourage Part of Bridle Track in Mount Granya State university groups to participate. Park was a former access road for coaches travelling to Granya. Sections of the road’s Develop a strategy for the conservation, original stonework are still visible. management and interpretation of the Womoboi Mine and tin mining sites. Aims Record and catalogue the location of relics at these sites. Encourage university Protect cultural sites and significant groups to participate. historic sites from potentially damaging human activity. Encourage the Granya community to Improve appreciation and maintain the Scout Hut near Cotton Tree understanding, and where appropriate Creek Picnic Area. foster the use, of historic sites as a cultural, scientific and educational Monitor the condition of, and any threats resource. to, significant historic places. Management strategies Maintain an archive of historical records and records of relevant ongoing land Develop a Management Plan for the management activities. protection and management of Aboriginal
Mining occurred in both Parks, particularly in Mount Lawson State Park. Alluvial tin mining occurred periodically around Flaggy Creek and Koetong Creek from 1872 until the early 1980s. Lukins Wolfram mine, later known as the Womoboi Wolfram Mine, operated near Flaggy Creek between 1939 and 1943. The mine produced fluorspar, bismuth and molybdenum as a by-product of wolframite. A number of interesting relics remain intact at the Womoboi Wolfram Mine. Gold mining also occurred in and around Mount Granya State Park. The disused Wodonga to Cudgewa railway line adjoins the southern boundary of Lawson State Park. Grazing and logging for posts, firewood and sawlogs occurred in both Parks prior to their declaration. A log hut constructed by the Granya Group in 1937 is situated on the walking track between Cottontree Creek Picnic Area and Granya Falls. Part of Bridle Track in Mount Granya State Park was a former access road for coaches travelling to Granya. Sections of the road’s original stonework are still visible. Aims Protect cultural sites and significant historic sites from potentially damaging human activity. Improve appreciation and understanding, and where appropriate foster the use, of historic sites as a cultural, scientific and educational resource. Management strategies Develop a Management Plan for the protection and management of Aboriginal art sites in consultation with the Shepparton Aboriginal Arts Council Co- operative Ltd and Aboriginal Affairs Victoria. Give attention in the Plan to fire management (particularly fuel reduction) in the vicinity of each art site (section 4.1). Investigate and document Aboriginal history and protect identified sites as appropriate in consultation with the Shepparton Aboriginal Arts Council Co- operative Ltd and Aboriginal Affairs Victoria. Identify, assess and manage historic places in accordance with Parks Victoria guidelines. Record and catalogue the location of relics at the Womoboi Mine and assess significance. Identify any threatening processes and take appropriate action, in consultation with relevant experts, to ensure appropriate protection. Encourage university groups to participate. Develop a strategy for the conservation, management and interpretation of the Womoboi Mine and tin mining sites. Record and catalogue the location of relics at these sites. Encourage university groups to participate. Encourage the Granya community to maintain the Scout Hut near Cotton Tree Creek Picnic Area. Monitor the condition of, and any threats to, significant historic places. Maintain an archive of historical records and records of relevant ongoing land management activities.