Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01461:reg:2004:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2022L01461
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 2004 (pt 2/2)
Character Range: 34127–35199

duration, in quick succession, every six seconds.
         (b)    A 70 c.p. burner be used, increasing the power to 1,200 c.p.
         (c)     The Harbour Leading Lights, acetylene (U.), being of a purely local character, be not
           taken over. They should be controlled by the Mersey Marine Board, and managed
           by the Harbour Master, as is done in the other States with similar lights.
         (d)    One light-keeper be withdrawn.
         (e)     The work connected with tide signals be permitted to be performed by the light-keeper's
           family, without prejudice, and during the pleasure of the Commonwealth Government.

In 1929, red, vertical stripes were painted on the white Mersey Bluff Lighthouse tower to increase its visibility in the day. The alteration was made after designs were finalised by the Commonwealth Lighthouse Service, and these stripes contribute to the lighthouse's distinctive character

Alteration to the light
The following table outlines the timeline for changes made to the Mersey Bluff light.

Date  Alteration