Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01334:reg:2018:p11
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01334
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2018 (pt 11/22)
Character Range: 75501–78966

[their] strong or special association with a particular community or cultural group for social, cultural or spiritual reasons.
Criterion H – Significant people 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.  The architectural design and styling of the lighthouse.                                                                                      The lighthouse was designed by James Barnet who, as NSW Colonial Architect, had a huge influence on the colony's architectural development for over 25 years.

  5.2  NSW State heritage register – Smoky Cape Lightstation
The statement of significance below is taken from the Smoky Cape Lightstation listing on the New South Wales State Heritage Register (ID: 01007).
NSW State heritage – statement of significance
Smoky Cape Lightstation and its setting is highly significant as one of a collection of lighthouses which combine the natural values of a rugged coastal environment with the cultural values of a prominent landmark. Built as an isolated outpost of European settlement it demonstrates the development of coastal shipping in the late 19th Century. The light tower retains its original function today using recent technology to allow for automated operation. It is a notable work of NSW colonial architect James Barnet which retains components of 19th century lighthouse technologies. This site retains evidence of cultural values, both Aboriginal and European which demonstrates the changing uses of the site, against a constant of natural values.
NSW State heritage values – criteria
Information from the table below was taken from the Smoky Cape Lightstation listing on the New South Wales State Heritage Register (ID: 01007)
State Heritage Register criterion (SHR)                                                                                                    Evidence/Explanation
SHR Criterion A – historical significance                                                                                                  Smoky Cape was named by Captain Cook in 1770 for the large number of fires observed along the range. The lighthouse precinct and Trial Bay Gaol together provide a fine example of colonial architecture and planning and of colonial government settlement in the area.
An item is important in the course, or pattern, of NSW's cultural or natural history.                                                      World War II radar installations and ruins show the more recent use of the area for defence purposes.
                                                                                                                                           James Barnet designed a series of lighthouse towers in NSW which are reported as being the most architecturally sophisticated in Australia. Smoky Cape retains the distinctive bracketed capital and gunmetal balcony balustrade characteristic to Barnet's design. The pavilion entrance is also a feature reintroduced by Barnet and in evidence at Smoky Cape. The cast iron stair is also a good example of its type.
SHR Criterion C – aesthetic significance                                                                                                   Smoky Cape is an outstanding and relatively intact example of a late Victorian lightstation unique in NSW for the