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Flagstaff Hill Cannon Firing

In 1866 the Warrnambool Artillery Corps was formed. The first cannons were located on what is now known as Cannon hill (near the present RSL) until 1887 when they relocated to Flagstaff Hill, firing the cannon for the first time on November 9th, 1887.

Hear historical stories of the Warrnambool Garrison and experience the sound and spectacle of the 80 pound cannon firing.