On 24 September, 1969, a Cessna 182A (now registered as VH-WCC) was listed as belonging to Kulnura resident Alexander Swinton. On 28 April, 1972, he applied for a forest lease for a small portion of land belonging to the McPherson State Forest to construct an airstrip and hangar. On 7 September, 1973, a land lease for 8 hectares was approved by the Department of Conservation, Sydney, as Forest Lease No. 184 under the Forestry Act 1916. The lease rental had cost $20 per year, and the term lasted for 20 years, expiring by September 1993. This airfield was owned by Alexander & Mona Swinton.
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On 24 September, 1969, a Cessna 182A (now registered as VH-WCC) was listed as belonging to Kulnura resident Alexander Swinton. On 28 April, 1972, he applied for a forest lease for a small portion of land belonging to the McPherson State Forest to construct an airstrip and hangar. On 7 September, 1973, a land lease for 8 hectares was approved by the Department of Conservation, Sydney, as Forest Lease No. 184 under the Forestry Act 1916. The lease rental had cost $20 per year, and the term lasted for 20 years, expiring by September 1993. This airfield was owned by Alexander & Mona Swinton.
From Trove and AustAirData.