Range History
1850s: recreational shooting began on the rifle range site.
1888: recreational target shooting reported to be in action.
1910: NSW Government dedicated the whole headland for military purposes.
1916: a cliff face ocean outfall for sewerage established south of the nominated area.
1919: a permanent rifle range site was surveyed on the site.
1929: control of the rifle range was transferred to the Commonwealth.
1939–1945: various military installations (circa 43 in number) built on the site, notably the Boora Point Battery.
1967: NSW Rifle Association clubs transferred to the site from Holsworthy.
1968–1988: rifle range site used for extensive landfill operations, possibly from nearby industrial sites.
1970: name of the area changed to Anzac Rifle Range, Malabar.
1986: Commonwealth announced intention to dispose of property, and official military use ceased.
1990s: legal action undertaken by NSW Rifle Association to prevent disposal of the site.
Coordinates: 33°57′40″S 151°15′28″E / 33.96111°S 151.25778°E / -33.96111; 151.25778 (Malabar Headland)
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