The cave, which was probably a Japanese observation post, was where the camp road came closest to the ridge. Looking at the image I wondered what the white area at the top was, but I remember that the cave's roof was very close to the ridge line and that it had at least one 'Dorman and Long' steel girder holding it up. Rather than being a cave it was possibly of a cut and cover construction. (Andrew S)
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1 Dec 1958
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This cave still exists
Hi Andrew .
This cave still exists by the side of the road, but it's entrance is mostly covered in reinforcement concrete. It's a huge cave.
link to youtube video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ChPSxQojH0&t=502s
Lewis
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Hi Lewis,
After watching the very interesting video, I replied to you with my thoughts, but I am now wondering whether I pressed a wrong key and my comment did not actually load. I did however send a copy to David in case he has not been in this 'loop'. If you haven't received it please let me know and I'll send you a copy.
Best wishes, Andrew