Monday 29 October 2018

Customs House Time Ball Struck By Lightning

BY IAN CROUCH

The future of the iconic time ball at the top of Newcastle's Customs House is uncertain after the iconic mechanism was struck by lightening in a recent thunderstorm.

The Herald reports the time ball has been out of action for two weeks, meaning it's unable to drop at 1pm each day.

The Fort Scratchley Historical Society has funded the maintenance costs of the time ball for the past four years and has been told it will cost $4000 to repair the damage.

However, the society cannot afford it and is hoping someone can help fund the repairs.



The Time Ball At Customs House Is Out Of Action Picture: Customs House