A preservation company

A preservation company is presently working to restore the artillery carriages at Warrnambool, Australia.

The guns at Warrnambool, Moyne and Glenelg dating back to 1866 represent the largest collection of artillery pieces contained in a defensive network outside Australia’s major colonial ports and are now recognised as a national asset.

During the 19th century, the discovery of gold led the authorities to the conclusion that Australia's sea ports would require protection from attack by French, Russian or pirate cruisers. The first R.A. gunners landed in Sydney in 1858. R.A. gunners were stationed in Australia until 1870.

Peter Abbott,Tourism Manager at Flagstaff Hill, Warrnambool sent us the photograph of the 80 pounder firing at night on Friday 5th February.

The City of Edinburgh Planning Department and Sue Thompson the owner of the property at 6 Brunton Place, Edinburgh have given the Association permission to place a plaque on the building where Frederick James Ritchie the clockmaker who designed the clock which fired the One o’ Clock Gun resided.

Donations would be most welcome and should be sent to: John Lovie, Treasurer, One o’ Clock Gun & Time Ball Asscn, 30 Coupar Avenue, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 4DX. The names of contributors will be placed on the website.