HOLLOWBACK
| Grid Reference |
CU 317 611 (GDA) |
Department |
DEPI |
Work Depot |
? |
Region |
North East |
Grading |
? |
Elevation (ASL) |
553m |
Height |
? |
Construction |
Timber |
Cabin size |
? |
Public access to site |
? |
In use since |
19?? - 19??
|
CFA Region |
12 - North Eastern |
Photo (1940s) supplied by Trevor Vienet
This tower no longer exists and was SW of the Hollowback Reservoir on the western side of Mt. Disappointment State Forest.
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The above photos were also supplied by Trevor Vienet. The 1st one was taken during the 2nd WW, the 2nd is a screenshot from a 1958 survey topographic map- Kinglake 1:50000 and the 3rd one was taken on the site in April 2020. Phil Searle (Mt Hickey FLO) remembers seeing the tower in 1962.
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