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COMMONWEALth of AustrÁLJA.
LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE.
1926. No. 21.
The Astronomical positions are approximate unless seconds are given. The bearings are True and in degrees from 000° (North) to 359° measured clockwise, 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 elevation given is the height of focal plane above mean H.W. springs.
AUSTI
AUSTRALIA EAST COAST.
Montague Island Light.
Alteration in character.
Mariners and others are hereby notified that the character of the White Light on Montagu Island was altered on 19th July, 1926.
Previous Notice-No. 7 of 1926.
Position On the summit.
Details-
Lat. 36 15 S. Long. 150° 15' E., on Chart No. 1018.
Character-Flashing White every seven and a half seconds, thus:-
Flash
Eclipse
sec.
7 1/6 sec.
2
Power-357,000 candles.
Remarks--In other respects the light remains unaltered.
No further notice will be given.
Charts affected-
Admiralty Chart No. 1018-Montagu Island to Beecroft Head.
12
No. 1017-Gabo Island to Montagu Island.
No. 1211-Gabo Island to Port Jackson.
19
No. 2759B-Australia, southern portion.
""
No. 780-Pacific Ocean, south-west sheet.
""
12
39
31
No. 788-Melbourne to Cape Horn, western sheet.
Publications affected-
Admiralty List of Lights and Time Signals, Part VI, 1924, No. 2511. Sailing Directions for the Coast of New South Wales, Second edition, 1920,
pages 14 and 104.
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