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Virtual Discovery #18 - Kingston Barracks Gates (2)

Overview

Part of a series of “Virtual Discovery” presentations featuring the military heritage of Rottnest island produced in parallel with Virtual Visit posts relating to the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia. This “Virtual Discovery” provides further details of the Kingston Barracks gates

Historical information

Dating is possible because of the use on the sign of the Australian crossed crusader swords badge which was a feature of the ABCA (Australia Canada Britain America) Standardisation programs which also included New Zealand, The similar allied cooperation in intelligence is now frequently designated in news reports as “Five Eyes”. The estimated date the photograph of 1968 is based on a few known points in the time line regarding the rail line and the Army logo on the sign. The railway was used in 1964 to remove ammunition from Oliver Hill and Australia joined ABCA in 1966 and so should be after that.

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cwa-org-32-54-794
Contextual Information

The Rottnest Island was closed to the public for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in March 2020. The success of “Virtual Visi” series at the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia prompted the creation of a parallel series of “Virtual Discoveries” focussing on the military and heritage aspects of Rottnest island.

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