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2010           Table Cape Lighthouse opened for tours.

  3.8 Changes and conservation over time
Table Cape Lighthouse has undergone both physical and technological changes since its construction in 1888. The following section addresses these changes and the tower's standing in present day.
The Brewis Report
Commander CRW Brewis, RN retired naval surveyor was commissioned in 1911 by the Commonwealth Government to report on the condition of existing lights and to recommend any additional ones. Brewis visited every lighthouse in Australia between June and December 1912 and produced a series of reports published in their final form in March 1913. These reports were the basis for future decisions made about individual lighthouses.
Brewis' report on his visit to Table Cape Lighthouse captured the lighthouse as it stood in 1912. The recommendations made included altering the light's character and intensity, and withdrawing one of the three keepers from service.[39]

TABLE CAPE LIGHT (WYNYARD).
(11 miles from Emu Bay.)
    Lat. 40º 57' S., Long. 145º 45' E., Charts Nos. 1695b and 1079.- Established in the year 1888.
    Lloyd's Signal Station, not connected by telephone.
    Character.- One white, with red sectors, fixed dioptric. About 2,750 c.p. Visible from S. 56º E.,
through south, to N. 72º W.; red inshore of these bearings.
    Brick tower, 50 feet. Height of focal plane, 390 feet above high water. Visible – white, in clear
weather, 27 nautical miles; red, 10 miles.
    Condition and State of Efficacy.- The light-house tower and apparatus are in good condition
New flagstaff required. The light is of low brilliancy, considering that optic if of the 2nd Order. The
dwellings are in good repair and servicable.
    Three men are stationed here. Only two light-keepers are necessary, and the staff should be regu-
lated accordingly. If required, assistance can always be obtained locally for relieving duties, &c.
    Communication.- By road, 7 miles to Wynyard. Stores are landed at Wynyard by steamer every
quarter, and carted to light station.
    RECOMMENDED.-
         (a)     The light be given a distinctive character, by inserting a revolving cylinder, actuated by
         clockwork mechanism (to be wound every sixteen hours), thus converting the light from
         fixed to flashing. Light characteristic – four flashes, each of one-third second duration,
         in quick succession, every twelve seconds.
         (b)    The power of the light be increased from 2,750 c.p. to 20,000 c.p., and economy effected
         in the consumption of oil by installing a 55 mm. incandescent mantle; illuminant,
         vaporised kerosene.
         (c)     One light-keeper be withdrawn.

Alterations to the light
The following table outlines the technological alterations made to the Table Cape light.
Date  Alteration