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The plaque marks the site of the Royal Australian Navy Stony Hill Signal Station used from 29th December 1939 to May 1943 during World War Two.
The site was also used in World War One as a Naval Observation and Signal Station.
Location
Address: | Stony Hill Road, Torndirrup National Park, Stony Hill, Torndirrup, 6330 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.112662 Long: 117.950391 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 29-December-1939 |
Approx. Event End Date: | May-1943 |
Dedication
AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS
ROYAL AUSTRALIAN NAVY
STONY HILL SIGNAL STATION
29th December 1939 - May 1943
This large granite outcrop was the site of a lookout tower and signal mast which operated during World War II. Remnants may still be seen. Fifteen Naval Reservists travelled from the Forts Barracks to Stone Hill each day to clear the site, constructed the road and erect the buildings from October to December 1939.
Officers in Charge Signalmen Telegraphists Cook
Lieutenant W Mutton R Rillstone S Chick H McLaren
P. O. R Bruse S Neal L Hunter
P. O. C Young J Coppin O Holtham Steward
P. O. D Gribble M Gill W Finch M Green
R Griffin
Followed by many others over the next three years