1890's house
The cottage was demolished in late 2016 and the friends
of the Caloundra Lighthouses obtained a grant from the Sunshine Coast
Regional Council to investigate and record the fabric. Interestingly,
the sale and removal of the cottage was well documented, but the final
location was known only through verbal reports and the photographic
evidence appeared to correlate the story. The investigation was able to
prove the 1890s fabric beyond doubt.
Kings Beach, this was the original 1896 lightkeeper's cottage, slid down the hill when the lighthouse became automatic in the 1940s, photos Roger Todd 2011view to the Lighthouses, "Pharos" means "straight light" in greek, information from Mannie Cominofrom the SE in 2011, photo Roger Todd
from the North in 2011, photo Roger Todd
Oct 1946 letter to Mr R Henzell regarding sale and removal of the cottage; all researched by Dr Brian Sinclair from DE&H when the lighthouses were listed.
Jan 1946 after conversion
to semi-automatic, the light keeper was withdrawn occupied the cottage
and attended the light. Mr Powell attended the light after the military
withdrew, use by Girl Guides, rental enquiry; researched
by Dr Brian Sinclair from DE&H when the lighthouses were listed.
1933 Keepers cottage, Rapkins family & friends. courtesy Prue Deckert nee Rapkins
1927 drawing; researched
by Dr Brian Sinclair from DE&H when the lighthouses were listed.
The keeper's cottage was originally called Valhalla. This photo shows the picket fence which replaced the post & rails in 19221916 valuation; researched
by Dr Brian Sinclair from DE&H when the lighthouses were listed.
1895-03 Brisbane Courier Tuesday detail 10 March 1896 courtesy Trove |
 Updating... Ċ Roger Todd, Jan 15, 2017, 10:04 PM
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