CHARCOAL BURNING KILN
Gembrook Tonimbuk Road TONIMBUK, Cardinia Shire
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Statement of Significance
Charcoal burning kiln,which may date from c1940, is of significance to the Cardinia Shire and potentially the State (subject to further investigation) because it provides evidence of the a particular phase in the development of the timber industry in the district, using local timber.
It is one of two known portable metal charcoal kilns in the State.
It also has historical significance for its reputed associations with the use of internee labour during the Second World War, and the burning of charcoal as a substitute during wartime petrol shortages.
Regional Significance
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CHARCOAL BURNING KILN - Physical Description 1
This oven-like fabricated sheet metal enclosure is on the side of the road set in bushland. It is near Mortimer Reserve and on the north side of the road approx. 50m west of the Two Scouts Road entry. Only one other comparable kiln is known but presumably other similar portable kilns, like this one, were used by itinerant gangs in the forest during WW2.
This gabled sheet-iron structure appears to have been fabricated using both welded and riveted joints, with a doorway at one end which has pivot hinges to one side and a form of latch keeper to the other side. There are a series of flanged holes (large/small) in the roof planes and indications of sheets having been removed on the side.
CHARCOAL BURNING KILN - Physical Conditions
The enclosure is incomplete with what appear to be sheets removed from the side and presumably the mounting of the kiln has changed.
CHARCOAL BURNING KILN - Historical Australian Themes
Theme
Evidence of:
4.1Timber(includes splitting, milling, charcoal burning, wattle bark stripping)CHARCOAL BURNING KILN - Physical Description 2
Associations - Forests Commission?; World War Two Internees?
Heritage Study and Grading
Cardinia - Cardinia Shire Heritage Study 1996
Author: Graeme Butler & Associates
Year: 1996
Grading: Local
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