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125 Years of Service - Cape Nelson LightstationPrint Page 
The plaque commemorates 125 years of service of the Cape Nelson Lightstation and is dedicated to the first Head Keeper and those who followed.
Location
| Address: | Cape Nelson Road, Cape Nelson Lighhouse Reserve, Portland West, 3305 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.431014 Long: 141.542369 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Technology |
| Sub-Theme: | Industry |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 07-July-1884 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 07-July-2009 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 7th July, 2009 |
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Celebrating 125 years of service
Cape Nelson Lightstation was officially opened
July 7th, 1884
The Mayor of the Borough of Portland Mr. P. W. Shevill lit the white light and Mr. W. T. Pile illuminated the red lights.
`With a flame he awakened the candle-powered lens to shine brightly as a beacon of hope offering safe passage to all guided by its watchful beam.
Dedicated to the memory of the first Head Keeper William Fish and those who followed.
July 7th, 2009
Australian Maritime Parks Victoria
Safety Authority
