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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
1915. No. 10.
The Astronomical positions are only approximate unless seconds are given. The bearings are given both True and Magnetic, and those relating to lights are from seaward. The visibility of lights is that in clear weather. Foy signals are sounded only in thick or foggy weather. The heights given are above high water,
AUSTRALIA- EAST COAST.
Inner Barrier Route Princess Charlotte Bay.
Dhu Reef Light established; Beacon removed.
REFERRING to Notice to Mariners No. 5 of 1915, Mariners and others are hereby notified that the light on Dhu Reef is now permanently established, and the beacon on Dhu Reef has been removed.
(1) Light-
Position. Latitude 14° 08′ S.; Longitude 144° 00′ E.
Structure. ----Steel skeleton tower, 48 feet high, painted red, on concrete pier eight
feet high.
Character.- Single flashing White light, showing one flash every 3 seconds, thus:-
eclipse,
Flash,
03 sec.
2.7 secs.
Elevation. Fifty-six feet.
Visibility. Thirteen miles all round the horizon.
Power.— 1,500 candles.
Remarks.----The light will be unwatched.
(2) Beacon:
The Red triangular beacon has been removed.
Publications affected.--Admiralty Lists of Lights and Time Signals, Part VI.
Australia Directory, Vol. II.
46
Sailing Directions and other information for the Ports and
Harbors of Queensland.”
Charts affected.--Admiralty Charts Nos. 2922, 2764, 780.
JOSHUA F. RAMSBOTHAM,
Director of Lighthouses.
Department of Trade and Customs,
MELBOURNE, 31st August, 1915.
By Direction,
STEPHEN MILLS, Comptroller-General of Customs.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
1915. No. 11.
The Astronomical positions are only approximate unless seconds are given. · The bearings are given both True and Magnetic, and those relating to lights are from searcard. The risibility of lights is that in clear weather. Fog signals are sounded only in thick or foggy weather. The heights given are above high water.
AUSTRALIA EAST COAST.
Inner Barrier Route Cape Melville.
Pipon Island Light Intended alteration in character.
MARINERS and others are hereby notified that the fixed white light with red sector on Pipon Island will be replaced by a group flashing white light with red sector; the intensified sectors will be removed and the Lightkeepers withdrawn on or about 1st November, 1915.