Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01613:reg:2020:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01613
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2020 (pt 2/17)
Character Range: 44733–47764

unsuitable structure onsite.[43] It is unclear of what this structure was and whether it was built alongside the other cottages in 1888.
There is conflict over when the lighthouse keepers were withdrawn from service at Table Cape. The 2010 Table Cape Conservation Management Plan details that the keepers were withdrawn in 1920 following the conversion to automatic operation, while other sources detail keepers remained onsite until 1923.[44]
Any historical conflicts or unresolved questions brought to light concerning the lighthouse's history will be included in this section within future plans.

  3.12         Recommendations for further research
Further research into the lightkeepers stationed at Table Cape and their daily lives would provide valuable insight into the ordeals faced by keepers and their families who dedicated their time and effort to keep the fires burning.
Additionally, research into changes made to the tower and station as a whole, particularly regarding its major refurbishment in the 1970s, would provide greater insight into the transformation of the lightstation from its construction in 1888 to the present day.

  4       Fabric
4.1 Fabric register
The cultural significance of the lighthouse resides in its fabric, and also in its intangible aspects – such as the meanings people ascribe to it, and the connections to other places and things. The survival of its cultural value depends on a well-informed understanding of what is significant, and on clear thinking about the consequences of change. The Burra Charter[45] sets out good practice for conserving cultural significance.
Criterion under 'Heritage Significance' refer to the criterion satisfied within the specific Commonwealth heritage listing (see section 5.1).

Images included in Sections 4.1 and 4.2 – © AMSA

Lighthouse feature: Lantern roof
© AMSA 2019
Description and condition
1888 Chance Bros part spherical dome of copper sheets lapped and screwed to ribs.
    * Ribs – Chance Bros cast iron radial ribs.
    * Inner skin – none.
    * Ventilator – drum type with direction pointers attached but no wind vane.
    * Lightning conductor – vertical pole on centre of ventilator, extending the direction pointer support.
    * Gutter – polygonal fabricated gutter attached to ring of cast iron pieces bolted together.
    * External ladder – three handholds fixed to outside of roof; other handholds fixed around roof below the ventilator; one circular handrail attached to top of ventilator drum.
    * Drip tray – copper dish suspended under ventilator.

Finish:              painted
Condition            intact and sound
Integrity            high
Significance         high
Maintenance          keep in service, prepare and repaint at normal intervals
Rectification works  none

Heritage significance: High
The lantern roof is an original and essential part of a lighthouse associated with the development of navigational aids along the Tasmanian coast (criteron a).
The lantern roof contributes to the aesthetic value of