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#13913 - Canberra House at Jervis Bay

Resource ID
Location
13913
Photograph 210
Title/subtitle
Canberra House at Jervis Bay
Picture
Canberra House at Jervis Bay
Format
Photograph
Publisher
Canberra & District Historical Society
Physical description
Black & white photograph; 16 cm x 11 cm
Summary
Canberra House from the north east. This was the Commanding Officer's residence at HMAS Creswell. For some time the navy vacated the site and the main buildings were used for holiday accommodation for the public.
Availability
Not for loan. Copies available for purchase.
Notes
For some time this was the Commanding Officer's residence at HMAS Creswell. The Navy moved out in 1930 and many buildings were leases to hotel proprietors. The RAAF was there c1944-46 after which the hotels resumed until 1957 when the Navy returned. More information on the Australian Heritage Database.