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Zuccoli WWII Defence Position
0 Lambrick Ave, Zuccoli
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Permanent Declaration
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Nominated
19/OCT/11
Nomination Accepted
19/OCT/11
Assessment Report Considered
09/DEC/11
Signed By Minister
25/OCT/14
Gazetted
19/NOV/14
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Palmerston Municipality
Statement Of Heritage Value
The Zuccoli WWII Defence Position is a feature associated with the 17½ mile camp. The 17½ mile camp was a military base for Australian and allied forces during World War II, and was occupied between February and May 1942. One of the camp's roles was to, if necessary, act as a strategic fortress in case the Japanese overran or at least isolated Darwin in a land assault.
This position and path was a strategic defence node in what was a web of defence positions surrounding the camp. Its simple design, and the use of local materials, shows that although the fear of attack was real, defences were simple and makeshift. It has a considerable ability to demonstrate the vulnerability of Darwin from attack and the use of local topography to take strategic advantage against the enemy in case of attack.
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WWII origin, and connected to the 17 ½ Mile site just to the north. The construction method for the defensive position is similar to those at 17 ½ Mile, in that it consists of local stones piled up one on top of the other but is completely circular and mostly intact.
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