Built in 1818, which was the first of its kind, and is the longest working lighthouse in Australia?

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Built in 1818, which was the first of its kind, and is the longest working lighthouse in Australia?

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Last updated Sep 02 2021.
Originally posted Aug 31 2021 1:01 PM.

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Macquarie Lightstation is the site of Australia's first lighthouse near the entrance to Sydney Harbour. It was built in 1818. Macquarie Lighthouse was designed by convict architect Francis Greenway

https://www.harbourtrust.gov.au/en/see-and-do/visit/macquarie-lightstation/

Aug 31 2021, 2:57 PM

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The Macquarie Lighthouse - Here is a bird's-eye view:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7uU0mTIRMs

Sep 02 2021, 12:26 PM