Point Nepean Universal Carriers
MORNINGTON PENINSULA NATIONAL PARK and BUTLER'S TRACK and OCEAN BEACH ROAD PORTSEA, MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
The site contains three individual universal or 'Bren Gun' carriers of WW II heritage that have been used as targets within the firing range by the Army. The vehicles retain some heritage significance due to their obvious connection to the training range and are also part of Australia's Second World War heritage.
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Point Nepean Universal Carriers - Historical Australian Themes
High given the site's heritage significance to Australia's military history.
Point Nepean Universal Carriers - Physical Conditions
Poor
Point Nepean Universal Carriers - Usage/Former Usage
The area was used by the Officer Cadet School which operated between 1951 and 1986. However, it was used also used as a firing range as far back as World War II.
Veterans Description for Public
Point Nepean Universal Carriers - Veterans Description for Public
The Point Nepean Universal Carriers are three individual universal or 'Bren Gun' carriers from the Second World War that have been used as targets within the firing range by the Army. The vehicles are in one of the ranges used by the Officer Cadet School which operated between 1951 and 1986. However, it was used as a firing range as far back as the Second World War.
Heritage Inventory Description
Point Nepean Universal Carriers - Heritage Inventory Description
Three vehicles and their components that have been blown off during firing range activities.
Physical Conditions: Poor
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POINT NEPEAN LOADING RAMPVictorian Heritage Inventory
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POINT NEPEAN BLUESTONE FOUNDATIONSVictorian Heritage Inventory
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POINT NEPEAN COTTAGE 2Victorian Heritage Inventory
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