KURTH KILN GEMBROOK CHARCOAL KILN

SOLDIER ROAD GEMBROOK, CARDINIA SHIRE

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KURTH KILN GEMBROOK CHARCOAL KILN

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    KURTH KILN GEMBROOK CHARCOAL KILN - History

    Heritage Inventory History of Site: The kiln was built during the WW II to provide charcoal by a continuous process which was developed and patented by Professor E.E. Kurth from the University of Tasmania. Much of the charcoal was used in gas producer units fitted to motor cars to provide combustible gas as a substitute for petrol.

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    KURTH KILN GEMBROOK CHARCOAL KILN - Heritage Inventory Description

    The kiln is a solid concrete and brick structure, with iron doors over the openings and iron strapping to hold it together. Approximately 4 x 4 x 8 metres high and is topped by an iron chimney. Only the kiln remains, as other ancillary structures were removed. There are several adjoining buildings. A few workers huts, and the manager's house which is still used, are still standing. There are also the remains of a water race and a dam at the site.

    Heritage Inventory Significance: State. This is the only kiln of its type in the state.

    Was used between 1942-1944 to supply charcoal for the gas producer units fitted to vehicles during World war II as subsitute fuel. Patented by Professor Ernst Kurth (University of Tasmania)

    Red brick charcoal kiln which stands 15m high.

    The site also includes remnants of huts which housed the kiln workers

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