TitleKillalea Beach Entrance SignObject TypeObjectDatec.1960'sDescriptionEntrance sign to Killalea Beach.
For fishing and picnics.
4/, per day.
No camping.Provenance and SignifcanceKillalea State Park was originally farmed by Edward Killalea and family.
The land was later owned by the Fraser family, who named lived at Seaview', which they later renamed 'Killalea' in honour of the Killalea family.
The land we know as Killalea State Park today was owned by ICI (Imperial Chemical Industries) who in the 1960's has plans to use the site for explosives testing.
ICI leased out the farms on the property, including 'Seaview' which was near the site of today's kiosk, and 'Sunnyvale' which was on Old Bass Point Road. 'Sunnyvale' was previously leased by the McKinnery family.
ICI charged a fee to surfers and tourists to access their land.
This sign was placed at the entrance to Killalea, via 'Sunnyvale' farm.DonorKillalea State Park
CHARACTERISTICS
MaterialMetal, timber surrounds.Dimensions55cm x 85cm x 4cm
