J C Slaughter Falls
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| photo = J C Slaughter Falls, Mt Coot-Tha.jpg
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| map = Queensland
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| coordinates = {{coord|-27.4758|152.9617|type:waterbody_region:AU-QLD_scale:50000|display=inline,title}}
| coords_ref = {{Gazetteer of Australia|name=J C Slaughter Falls (QLD)|feature=QLD16910}}{{cite QPN|16910|J C Slaughter Falls|access-date=13 September 2015}}
| location = Brisbane, Queensland
| type = Cascade
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The J C Slaughter Falls is a cascade waterfall on the Ithaca Creek lin the suburb of Mount Coot-tha, approximately {{convert|10|km}} west of the Brisbane central business district in Queensland, Australia.{{Cite QPN|16910|J C Slaughter Falls|waterfall in the City of Brisbane|access-date=2 May 2020}}
History
During World War II, large parts of Mount Coot-tha Forest were used as a munitions store for the United States Navy.{{Cite web|url=https://www.ozatwar.com/ozatwar/jcslaughter.htm|title=US Naval Magazine and Mine Assembly Depot at Camp Coot-tha at J.C. Slaughter Falls, Mount Coot-tha, Brisbane|website=ozatwar.com|access-date=2020-01-27}} Some of the local creeks were redirected to provide water for the military's use, in addition to the two dams that previously existed on Mount Coot-tha.{{Cite news|url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21180506|title=Mt. Coot-tha Dams.|date=1927-10-05|work=Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 – 1933)|access-date=2020-01-27|pages=14}} The dams altered the natural supply of water to Slaughter Falls.{{Cite book|title=The Wood family of Mt Coot-tha. In Chamberlain, Leigh. Toowong: Snapshots in time.|last=Wood|first=Edith and Lovelock, Barbara|publisher=Toowong and District Historical Society Inc|year=2005|isbn=0975798006|location=Toowong, Queensland|pages=39–45}} Subsequent landscaping to establish the JC Slaughter Falls Picnic area occurred during the 1960s.{{Cite web|url=https://espace.library.uq.edu.au/UQ_210139|title=Brisbane's breathing space: Mt Coot-tha|last=Spillman|first=Janet|website=espace.library.uq.edu.au|access-date=2020-01-27}}
Location and features
The falls are situated within Mount Coot-tha Forest park, where there is a picnic area and parking area.{{Cite web|title=Mt Coot-tha Reserve (Mt Coot-tha Forest)|url=https://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/things-to-see-and-do/council-venues-and-precincts/mt-coot-tha-precinct/mt-coot-tha-reserve|website=Brisbane City Council|language=en|access-date=2020-05-02}}
The Mount Coot-tha summit track travels from the J C Slaughter Falls Picnic Area through open eucalyptus forest. The grade is steep over short sections. Mount Coot-tha Lookout offers sweeping views of the city, Moreton Bay, Stradbroke Island and the southern ranges. The track is classified as an easy walk and takes about one hour and is {{convert|3.8|km|mi}} return in distance. Mount Coot-tha Forest is {{convert|5|km|0}} west of Brisbane Central Business District. Access is via Sir Samuel Griffith Drive or Gap Creek Road, Mount Coot-tha.{{cite web|title=Summit Track|work=Queensland Holidays: Things To See and Do|url=http://www.queenslandholidays.com.au/things-to-see-and-do/summit-track-9007376/index.cfm|publisher=Tourism and Events Queensland|year=2014|access-date=23 May 2014}}
See also
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References
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External links
- {{cite web|url=http://www.brisbane.qld.gov.au/facilities-recreation/parks-venues/parks/booking-parks-special-events/designated-sites-park-bookings/jc-slaughter-falls-mt-coot-tha-reserve-designated-booking-sites|title=J.C. Slaughter Falls – Mt Coot-tha Reserve designated booking sites|work=Facilities and recreation: Parks and venues: Parks: Booking parks for special events: Designated sites for park bookings|publisher=Brisbane City Council|access-date=23 May 2014}}
- {{cite web|url=http://www.toiletmap.gov.au/toilet.aspx?type=toilet&id=ab527ebc-71b7-487a-878b-2e3081d9c413|title=Mount Coot-tha Reserve (JC Slaughter Falls Picnic Area)|work=The National Public Toilet Map|publisher=Commonwealth of Australia|date=2013|access-date=23 May 2014}}
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Category:Geography of Brisbane