Bulletin - Vol 8 No. 6 November/December 2005

Cape Jaffa Lighthouse at Kingston SE The Cape Jaffa Lighthouse as seen from the air, located in the township of Kingston SE in South Australia Photograph: Winsome Bonham

Cape Jaffa Lighthouse 30th Anniversary

The Chairman and members of the Kingston Branch of the National Trust, in association with Lighthouses of Australia Inc. would like to invite all Bulletin readers to the unveiling of plaques to celebrate thirty years since the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse was brought ashore and rebuilt on Marine Parade in Kingston SE.

The Cape Jaffa Lighthouse lens and mantle The light will be relit for the anniversary celebrations Photograph: Steve Merson

In January 2006, it will be thirty years since the Cape Jaffa Lighthouse was re-erected on Marine Parade in Kingston SE. This mammoth task would not have been possible if it wasn't for the effort and contribution made by past National Chairman, Verne McLaren AM, and the generous donation by John Barnett of the land on which the tower was placed.

The National Trust plans to unveil two plaques in recognition of these two men. When the lighthouse was reopened, the Naracoorte Pipe Band was present, and they have been invited to come and play again.

The National Trust has also received permission from Canberra to relight the lighthouse for the night in celebration. The light will be lit at around sunset.

A barbeque tea, pancakes, tea and coffee will be available from 5.30pm. Come and enjoy a picnic tea on the lawns in front of the historic lighthouse.

RSVP

Please RSVP to the National Trust by contacting Kathleen White Phone: (08) 8767 2114 Mail:  23 Cooke Street, Kingston SA 5275 RSVP by: 10 January 2006