Remnants of the original fencing that once encircled the Point Nepean Quarantine Station still remain. This section was found on the trail leading from the historic Cemetery to ‘Coles Track’ . . .
” . . . The whole of the work appears to have been creditably carried out. The contract for the buildings is let to J. Cain and Co. for £1,440, and the same firm will put up the second line of fencing round the 40 acres. The first line of fencing was done by Alex. Watson for about £350 . . . “
Source: Excerpt – ‘Argus’ – published 7th April 1879
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– Located approximately 3.9 km from the Portsea Town Centre – obtain Directions here
– Accessed from ‘Coles Track’
– Located within Point Nepean National Park
– Parking at Gunners Cottage Car Park
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