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World War 2, Western Australia, Rottnest Island. Oliver Hill Battery. Gun Platform Manning Locations

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1988

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Coast Artillery Fire Control - Target and Projectile Coincidence

Fortress Fremantle and the Defence of Western Australia

Overview

A floor plan drawing (Drg No 1-09) of a 9.2-inch gun located at Oliver hill showing the interior layout of positions for personnel, naming items of interest and showing their location. This is used for training purposes for the ROTTNEST VOLUNTARY GUIDES ASSOCIATION.

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cwa-org-32-AMWA65342

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War and Conflict

Contextual Information

This entry is based on research, documentation and technical drawings prepared by John Mercer during many years as a leading member of the Rottnest Island Military Restoration Committee and the Defence Heritage Interpretation Plan Group.

Also Ref: P2020.99.202 and MIL2009.002

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-32.006989040665, 115.51699309474

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