Warragul Fuel Storage Tank
188 NORMANBY STREET,, WARRAGUL VIC 3820
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Statement of Significance
What is significant?
The former World War Two Fuel Storage Tank, constructed c.1940, at 188 Normanby Street, Warragul.
How is it significant?
The former World War Two Fuel Storage Tank is of local historical significance to Baw Baw Shire. It is of potential historical significance to the State of Victoria.
Why is it significant?
It is historically significant as a rare surviving example of a fuel tank constructed during World War Two as part of a program of locating fuel storages in strategic locations throughout the country in case of invasion. It provides tangible evidence of the wide range of measures undertaken by the Commonwealth Government to improve Australia's defensivecapabilitiesduring World War Two. (Criteria A & B)
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Veterans Description for Public
Warragul Fuel Storage Tank - Veterans Description for Public
The former World War Two Fuel Storage Tank, at 188 Normanby Street Warragul, was constructed c.1940 for the Commonwealth Government. This tank was part of a program of locating fuel storages in strategic locations throughout the country in case of invasion. Originally painted in camouflage colours during the War, the tank was one of two positioned close to the Neerim Branch railway line, and both tanks were serviced by a siding. The second tank has been demolished, while the railway and siding were closed and removed in the late 1950s
Heritage Study and Grading
Baw Baw - Rural City of Warragul Heritage Study
Author: David Bick & Sally Wilde
Year: 1991
Grading: LocalBaw Baw - Baw Baw Heritage Study (Stage 1)
Author: Context Pty. Ltd
Year: 2006
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FORMER WARRAGUL TIP SITEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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Warragul War MemorialVic. War Heritage Inventory
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