Identity area
Reference code
AU WA S4048
Title
LETTERBOOK
Date(s)
- 1941-06-30 - 1953-05-21 (Accumulation)
- 1908-01-01 - (Creation)
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AU WA A1553 - SHARKS BAY LIGHTHOUSE
(1898-01-01 -)
Administrative history
The first Light Station was established at Shark Bay on the Lagoon Point jetty in 1898 and Denham Leading Lights were erected in 1907. For most of the period, the local Police Constable also had the duties of Light Keeper.
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Letterbook containing copies of letters, reports and inventories sent from the Lighthouse Keeper at Sharks Bay (usually the Shark Bay or Denham Police Constable) to the Harbour and Light Department in Fremantle.
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Single item only
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Open
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Archivist's note
The volume in this Record Series was previously listed at the State Records Office at reference: AN 16/7; Accession 1298.