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WWII Gun Emplacement
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March 13, 2026
The Cape Peron WWII Gun Emplacement is a historic coastal defence site built during the Second World War to help protect nearby naval facilities at Garden Island and Fremantle. Concrete foundations and the remains of the artillery installation, along with interpretive signs, explain the military history and its strategic importance.
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