Continuing our research into the elements of Fortress Newcastle, members of several groups inspected the LARGS-PATERSON Artillery Range at Tocal.
The massive concrete Observation Post looked out over the range where artillery testing and training took place.
Under the expert guidance of historian Cameron Archer, we also studied the Tocal Agricultural Centre's collection of remnant munitions.

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Everyone is welcome to visit Delprat's Cottage and garden, to learn about PHYTOREMEDIATION and view our exhibits on the Industries that built Australia.

NIHA in conjunction with University of Newcastle will be holding open days at DELPRAT'S COTTAGE on the weekend of 21 MARCH.
More details soon. We will conduct tours of our new exhibition of the Industries of Newcastle, as well as inspections of DELPRAT'S GARDEN.

A NEW PROJECT - Delprat Garden
Work has started on a complete set of GARDENS around Delprat's Cottage.
This is no ordinary garden, it's a research project by University of Newcastle, to study PHYTOREMEDIATION.
As the garden is completed and the wide range of vegetables, flowers, shrubs and trees start growing we will look at the process and results of this project. Next year we will have open days to show how Delprat's Cottage has come to life again.

Members of the Fortress Newcastle team conducted a field trip to Port Stephens today. Starting at the Nelson Head Inner Lighthouse we were met by representatives of the Tomaree Headland Heritage Group, Tomaree Museum, Marine Rescue and Port Stephens Historical Society. Our host Dennis Corr explained the work of the groups in the region to preserve their heritage, followed by a guided tour of the exhibits in the lighthouse cottage, the rescue service base and the Naval Control Observation Bunker. The party then moved to Tomaree Headland to discuss proposals for the Tomaree WW11 site. HMAS Assault was an important amphibious training base and has some remaining remnants. The final visit was to the site of Gan Gan training Camp.