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2019                                                                               Cape Byron Lightstation added to NSW State Heritage Register

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3.8             Changes and conservation over time

 Cape Byron Lighthouse has undergone minimal changes since its construction in 1901.

 The small changes made were largely in relation to the light source and electrical systems rather than the structure itself.

The Brewis Report (1913)

 Commander CRW Brewis, retired naval surveyor,

 was commissioned in 1911 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 made in relation to the individual lighthouses.

 Brewis's recommendations for Cape Byron included increasing the power of the light from 145,000 candlepower (cp.) to 545,000 cp. by installing an incandescent mantle.

 Cape Byron Light 19
27 miles from Cook Island.

Lat. 28º 38' S., Long. 153º 39' E., Chart No. 1028. – Established 1901.

Character– Main Light: One white, dioptric, 145,000 c.p. Flashing, showing one flash of one-fifth of a second duration every five seconds. Illuminant, kerosene; six-wick burner.
Circular concrete tower, 60 feet, painted white. Height of focal plane, 371 feet.

Subsidiary Light: One red, dioptric, fixed. About 200 c.p. Exhibited from same tower as main light, at a height of 350 feet.
Visibility – Main Light: From seaward, in clear weather, for a distance of about 26 nautical miles.

Subsidiary Light: Only over Juan and Julia Rocks, for a distance of about 8 nautical miles.

Optical Apparatus – Main Light: Henri Lepaute, France, 1901. Two panels. Focal radius, 36 inches. Mercury float. One complete revolution every ten seconds.
Subsidiary Light: Chance Bros., 1889. Fixed lens, 15 inches diameter.

Condition and State of Efficacy: The tower, apparatus, quarters, and equipment are in good condition.

An incandescent installation is necessary to bring the light up to date. This will produce 545,000 c.p., and effect a
considerable economy in the consumption of oil.

Three light-keepers are stationed here.

Communication: By road with Byron Bay, distance 3 miles. Railway and steamer communication.

Connected by telephone with Byron Bay.

Mails daily. Government stores by coastal steamer once a year. Illuminating oil, provisions, &c., as required.

Electric Morse Lamp.

Fogs: Very few fogs are experienced in this locality.

Soundings: The soundings on the Chart are of a complete and suitable nature, and a vessel maintaining a depth of over 30 fathoms will pass at least 2 miles of Cape Byron and well clear of all dangers.
RECOMMENDED: The power of the light be increased from 145,000 c.p. to