Tag: Military
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North Head Sanctuary and Tunnels
North Head Operated by Sydney Harbour Trust, North Head is an ex-army heritage listed site. Staffed by volunteers, the Visitor Centre is an ideal point to start your exploration of the area as they can provide you with an overview of what’s available. Our visit on a Sunday corresponded to the day that a guided Read more
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Small Arms Factory Lithgow
The Small Arms Factory in Lithgow is a reminder of Australia’s industrial past when the country was self reliant and able to produce its small armaments. Now disused the factory is merely an empty shell, although Thales still operate part of the site. However the old administration building is now a museum displaying items once Read more
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Bowenfels Gun Emplacements
Bowenfels Gun Emplacements The Bowenfels Gun Emplacements were constructed during World War 2, to protect the Small Arms Factory and coal production at a Lithgow. These industries were important to Australia’s war effort. The potential of an attack due to improvements in aircraft technology led to the construction of air defenses. Placed around Lithgow, two Read more