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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
1917. No. 12.
The Astronomical positions are only approximate unless seconds are given. The bearings are given both True and Magnetie, and those relating to lights are from seaward. The visibility of lights is that in clear weather. Fog signals are sounded only in thick or foggy weather. The heights given are heights of focal plane above high water.
TASMANIA-EAST COAST.
Cape Forestier-Intended New Light.
MARINERS and others are hereby notified that the new light on Cape Forestier wil be exhibited experimentally on or about 16th August, 1917.
Position.-On the North-Eastern extreme of the Cape. Lat. 42° 11' S.; Long. 148°1
23' E.
Character-Group flashing light with white and red sectors showing four flashes in
quick succession every twenty seconds, thus:-
Flash
sec.
Eclipse
I
sec.
Eclipse
Flash Eclipse
sec.
sec.
Flash ¦ sec.
I sec.
Flash
Eclipse
sec.
15 secs.
Remarks. The light will be unwatched. Further notice stating bearings of sectors
will be given.
JOSHUA F. RAMSBOTHAM,
Director of Lighthouses.
Department of Trade and Customs,
MELBOURNE, 9th May, 1917.
By Direction,
STEPHEN MILLS,
Comptroller-General of Customs.
COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
1917. No. 13.
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. Fog signals are sounded only in thick or foggy weather. The heights given are heights of focal plane above high water.
AUSTRALIA-EAST COAST.
On Outer Barrier Reef-Proposed Establishment of Beacon.
It is prosposed to estabish a beacon on the Outer Barrier Reef near the entrance to the One-and-a-half-Mile Opening. The following are the particulars, riz.:--
Date.--The Beacon will be erected as soon as convenient.
Position.--Latitude, 14° 22' S.; Longitude, 145° 23′ E.
Remarks.-The Beacon, 14 feet in height, triangular in shape, and red in colour, will be erected on a Rock, the top of which is 13 feet above high- water Spring tides. The height of the top of the Beacon above high- water Spring tides will be, approximately, 27 feet.
Publications affected.-Australia Directory, Vol. II., 1907, page 385. Sailing Directions and other information for the Ports and Harbours of Queensland.