Budgeree Army Beacon
Whitelaws Track,Budgeree East, LATROBE SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
Of local interest as only one of only 5 known remaining examples of an Australian Army Survey Corp beacon: this example is in poor condition, and lacks integrity. It provides evidence of an important phase in the national coordination of the land survey system, the role of the Army survey corps, and the planning response to the anticipated need to defend Australia during the Second World War. The other remaining examples are Wellington (State significance), Baldhead, Culraven and Tara (regional).
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Budgeree Army Beacon - Physical Description 1
Budgeree beacon is located south east of the township of Budgeree, to the east of the Midland Highway.
Four angle iron frames (pyramid) approx. 1.5m square by 3.5m high remain. The vanes have been lost due to weather.Veterans Description for Public
Budgeree Army Beacon - Veterans Description for Public
The Budgeree Beacon, on Whitelaws Track, was built by the Australian Army Survey Corp, however the exact date of construction has not been determined. It is one of only five known remaining examples of an Australian Army Survey Corp beacon, unfortunately it is in poor condition. The site provides evidence of an important phase in the national coordination of the land survey system, the role of the Army survey corps, and the planning response to the anticipated need to defend Australia during the Second World War.
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Budgeree Army BeaconVic. War Heritage Inventory
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