The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
An elevated view of one of the (BL) 6 inch Mark XI Counter Bombardment guns recently constructed at Emery Point - B Battery. The gun is mounted on a concrete block and is of the same type used on the RAN vessel HMAS Sydney I. Construction of coastal defences at Emery Point was undertaken after it was decided in 1930 to close down the Garrison at Thursday Island. The first men from the Royal Australian Artillery arrived in 1933, followed by a detachment of Royal Australian Engineers, later to be known as the 7th Fortress Company. Five more oil tanks were commissioned at that time. A Naval Depot opened in Darwin in January 1935 with a primary mission of operating as a naval reserve facility. By 1936, four 6 inch coastal guns had been installed - two at Emery Point and two at East Point. Larrakeyah Barracks was built, but by 1937 the garrison numbered only 50.
The completed frame for the No 1 Barrack Block at Larrakeyah site. By 1937 Larrakeyah Barracks was built, but the garrison numbered only 50. Construction of coastal defences at Emery Point was underta
The completed No 1 Barrack Block at Larrakeyah with the two water towers in the right background. By 1937 Larrakeyah Barracks was built, but the garrison numbered only 50. Construction of coastal def
Buildings at Larrakeyah Barracks taken from South South East. By 1937 the Barracks was completed, but the garrison numbered only 50. Construction of coastal defences at Emery Point was undertaken afte
Two unidentified members of the Royal Australian Artillery attaching a lightning conductor to the rooftop of No 1 Barracks Block at Emery Point. Construction of coastal defences at Emery Point was und
Unidentified members of the Royal Australian Artillery at work constructing the Emery Point Engine Room at No 1 Barracks Block. Construction of coastal defences at Emery Point was undertaken after it
Unidentified members of the Royal Australian Artillery at work constructing the Emery Point Engine Room at No 1 Barracks Block. Construction of coastal defences at Emery Point was undertaken after it
