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Semaphore at Semaphore, South Australia.

Erected in 1875, this Time Ball Tower was used by ships visiting Adelaide as a time setting device. The black ball was raised to the top of the mast and at one o'clock, was dropped again, allowing captains to set their chronometers. This device was in use up until the advent of time signals on radio.

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Uploaded on May 21, 2010
Taken on April 26, 2010