Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01547:reg:1999:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2020L01547
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 1999 (pt 1/19)
Character Range: 41845–46783

1999                                                               Montague Island Lightstation listed on the NSW Heritage Register.
22 June 2004                                                       Montague Island Lighthouse included on the Commonwealth Heritage List

   18   "Fatal accident at Montagu Island," The Daily Telegraph, Dec 10, 1894 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/236111212?searchTerm=montague%20island%20 lighthouse&searchLimits=exactPhrase|||anyWords|||notWords|||requestHandler|||dateFrom|||dateTo|||sortby

   19   "The Montague Island Lighthouse: Another Accident," The Daily Telegraph, Dec 14, 1894 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/236115874?searchTerm=montague%20island%20 lighthouse&searchLimits=exactPhrase|||anyWords|||notWords|||requestHandler|||dateFrom|||dateTo|||sortby

   20   "Earthquake at Montague Island," The Daily Telegraph, Aug 6, 1895 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/238512032?searchTerm=montague%20island%20 lighthouse&searchLimits=exactPhrase|||anyWords|||notWords|||requestHandler|||dateFrom|||dateTo|||sortby

   21  "In urgent need of food: A message from Montague Island," The Daily Telegraph, Apr 8, 1908 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/238150413?searchTerm=montague%20island%20 lighthouse&searchLimits=exactPhrase|||anyWords|||notWords|||requestHandler|||dateFrom|||dateTo|||sortby

   22   "Lighthouse Radios," The Argus, Oct 28, 1938 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/12526670?searchTerm=montague%20 island%20lighthouse&searchLimits=exactPhrase|||anyWords|||notWords|||requestHandler|||dateFrom|||dateTo|||sortby

   23   "Lighthouse families marooned," The Newcastle Sun, Aug 7, 1952 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/160330044?searchTerm=montague%20island%20 lighthouse&searchLimits=exactPhrase|||anyWords|||notWords|||requestHandler|||dateFrom|||dateTo|||sortby

   24   "R.A.A.F. parachutes food on Montague Island," The Canberra Times, Aug 9, 1952 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/2861423?searchTerm=montague%20island%20 lighthouse&searchLimits=exactPhrase|||anyWords|||notWords|||requestHandler|||dateFrom|||dateTo|||sortby

   25   "Meeting to discuss lighthouse plans," The Canberra Times, Feb 27, 1983 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/116453018?searchTerm=montague%20island%20 lighthouse&searchLimits=exactPhrase|||anyWords|||notWords|||requestHandler|||dateFrom|||dateTo|||sortby

   26   "Montague Island wildlife haven," The Canberra Times, Sept 20, 1992 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/126943947?searchTerm=montague%20island%20 lighthouse&searchLimits=exactPhrase|||anyWords|||notWords|||requestHandler|||dateFrom|||dateTo|||sortby

   27   "Old lighthouse," The Canberra Times, Jan 28, 1993 https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/126972384?searchTerm=montague%20island%20 lighthouse&searchLimits=exactPhrase|||anyWords|||notWords|||requestHandler|||dateFrom|||dateTo|||sortby

      3.8             Changes and conservation over time

 The Montague Island Lighthouse has undergone minimal changes since its construction in 1901. Changes that have been made were largely in relation to the light source and electrical systems. The following sections detail the changes made to the lightstation.

 The Brewis Report (1913)

 In 1911, Commander CRW Brewis, retired naval surveyor, was commissioned 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.

 Brewis' recommendations for Montague Island included changing the character of the light,  inserting a new clockwork mechanism and pedestal and installing new wireless telegraph equipment.

 Brewis Report: Montagu Island Light 28
25 miles from Burrewarra Point, 73 miles from Perpendicular Head.

Lat. 36º 15'S., Long. 150º 14'E., Chart No. 1018. – Established 1880. Last altered 1910.

Character – Main Light: One white, dioptric. Fixed and flashing every 70 seconds, thus:-Flash, 5 seconds; eclipse, 16 seconds; fixed, 33 seconds; eclipse, 16 seconds. Candle-power: Flashing, about 45,000; fixed, 7,500 c.p.
Illuminant, vaporized kerosene; 55 mm. mantle.

Circular grey granite tower, 53 feet. Height of focal plane, 262 feet.

Visibility: In clear weather, all round the horizon, for a distance of about 20 nautical miles.

Optical Apparatus: Chance Bros., 1879. Eight panels. Focal radius, 36 inches. One revolution every 4 minutes
40 seconds.

Condition and State of Efficacy: The tower, lantern, optical apparatus, and dwellings are in good condition.
The light is too slow for modern requirements. Three light-keepers are stationed here.
Communication: Provisions and mails once weekly by coastal steamer. Government stores yearly. The