Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00078:reg:2015:p9
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L00078
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2015 (pt 9/18)
Character Range: 64375–69367

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                                                                                                                                                                                                                               * The structure's age, its original fabric, its rendered rubble base and shaft and its smooth freestone capital.
This criterion is satisfied by places that have significant heritage value because of [their] possession of uncommon, rare or endangered aspects of Australia's natural or cultural history.

Criterion E – Aesthetic characteristics                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          The lighthouse is a prominent feature and major landmark on the coastline of this low, windswept island. Consequently it has notable aesthetic values.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               * Its prominence and natural landscape setting.
This criterion is satisfied by places that have significant heritage value because of [their] importance in exhibiting particular aesthetic characteristics values by a community or cultural group.

Criterion F – Technical achievement                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The tower is of a distinctive design and form of construction for having a rendered rubble base and shaft, contrasting with a smooth freestone capital.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                               * A contrasting rubble-stone base with smooth freestone capital.
This criterion is satisfied by places that have significant heritage value because of [their] importance in demonstrating a high degree of creative or technical achievement at a particular period.

Criterion H – Significant                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        Swan Island Lighthouse is significant for its association with Sir John Franklin, the Lieutenant Governor of Van Diemen's Land, who initiated the establishment of the light.
                       people                                                                                                                                                                                                  * Not clarified.

This criterion is satisfied by places that have significant heritage value because of [their] special association with the life or works of a person, or group of persons, of importance in Australia's cultural history.

  5.2 TAS State Heritage Register – Swan Island Lighthouse
The following information is taken directly from the Swan Island Lighthouse listing on the Tasmanian Heritage Register (THR ID: 1418).
TAS State Register – statement of significance
No statement is provided for places listed prior to 2007.
TAS State Register – criteria
The Heritage Council may enter a place in the Heritage Register if it meets one or more of the following criteria from the Historic Cultural Heritage Act (1995).
Criterion                                                                                                                              Explanation/evidence
A. The place is important to the course or pattern of Tasmania's history.                                                              The Lighthouse stands as a monument to the convict period when convict labour was used extensively in the construction of Government facilities.

C. The place has the potential to yield information that will contribute to an understanding of Tasmania's history.                    Swan Island Lightstation, built in 1845, is significant as an integral part of a network of early Bass Strait lights which includes Goose Island, Deal Island and Cape Otway. The system represents the first example of co-operation between Australian Colonies in sharing costs and responsibilities for mutual benefit.

D. The place is important in demonstrating the principal characteristics of a class of place in Tasmania's history.                    Swan Island Lighthouse is of historic