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Saturday 5 October 2013

Iconic TV Home

House: Ranger Headquarters
Year: 1967-2013
Location: Waratah Park
Description: The Ranger Headquarters building was constructed by Lockwood Homes. External cladding and windows are made from western red cedar, flooring material is cypress pine. Construction took place late 1966 and early 1967, then filming commenced May 1967. Some of the internal walls were floating walls which could be moved for the filming of wide shots. The smaller building to the left of Ranger Headquarters, originally Jerry's bedroom, was used as a change room for the actors. Cave interiors were constructed inside the helicopter hanger, which was later demolished to make way for two duck ponds. Crown Lands are now going to kick in a few dollars to have the building restored. Below are a collection of then and now photos. Ranger Headquarters floor plan courtesy Jason Smith . Photo 15 the two petrol pumps that originally stood either side of the helicopter hanger.



















Posted by Brett Gilmour at 19:16

9 comments:

  1. AndrewNossol20 October 2013 at 00:30

    Hi Brett,
    Could you please give me more info about the building being restored.
    Thanks
    Andrew

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    1. Brett Gilmour10 November 2013 at 23:25

      Hi Andrew
      All of the structural damage will be repaired. New facia and gutters will be installed. The decking around the back and side will be repaired. The lounge, office furniture and photographs have all ready been sent away to be restored.

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  2. AndrewNossol10 November 2013 at 04:45

    The thing about the building being restored is not true.

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    1. Brett Gilmour10 November 2013 at 23:28

      Hi Andrew
      I don't now where you are getting your information from?

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  3. Unknown5 February 2015 at 21:32

    Hi Brett,
    I have a floor plan of ranger HQ if u are interested? Email me at jbfloorplans@gmail.com and I will send it to you.
    Regards,
    Jason

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  4. Leigh1 November 2015 at 01:35

    I.m an avid fan and have been late for work many a morning. I.m very interested in the renovaton. The small details of the interior as i'm very familiar with many of the props being a lover of that design era. Let me know your progress. I would be happy to offer any advice. Regards Leigh.

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  5. Unknown4 April 2017 at 04:31

    Hello. Was the building ever restored? I would love to see the area if someone could let me know of the location.

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    1. Brett Gilmour25 May 2017 at 15:37

      I am not sure I haven't been there for about 15 months.The address is 13 Namba road Duffys Forest.

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  6. Tshikwaras on Tour8 September 2022 at 01:25

    Hi Brett. Not sure if you're still monitoring this site. Just wondering if you have high resolution pics of the front of the building? I'd like to try making it in 3d. I've just finished doing the helicopter, so it would be nice having somewhere to park it! https://flightsim.to/file/40010/bell-47-repaint-skippy . cheers

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