Montague Island Quarry, Montague Island, Dampier Co., New South Wales, Australiai
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Montague Island Quarry | Quarry (Built Over) |
| Montague Island | Island |
| Dampier Co. | County |
| New South Wales | State |
| Australia | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
36° 15' 4'' South , 150° 13' 38'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Quarry (Built Over) - last checked 2020
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Narooma | 2,499 (2016) | 9.3km |
| Kianga | 687 (2016) | 11.0km |
| Central Tilba | 222 (2014) | 15.4km |
| Bermagui | 1,927 (2014) | 23.7km |
| Bodalla | 960 (2012) | 23.8km |
A former quarry used to extract rock for construction of the lighthouse which began in 1878 and completed in 1881.
The foundation stone of the General Post Office in Martin Place Sydney was quarried from here.
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- Lachlan OrogenOrogen
- Eastern ProvinceGeologic Province
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- Macquarie ArcVolcanic Arc
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