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Leeuwin Barracks

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Leeuwin Barracks is an Australian Defence facility at East Fremantle in Western Australia. The site began as the naval depot HMAS Leeuwin during the Second World War, was decommissioned as a naval base in 1986, and was later transferred to the Australian Army. Defence records describe its functions as office space, logistics, Army Reserve activity, and cadet training, while also identifying the estate for future divestment and relocation planning.

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Where is Leeuwin Barracks located?

Leeuwin Barracks is at East Fremantle in Western Australia. The site has military history connected first with the Royal Australian Navy and later with the Australian Army.

What was HMAS Leeuwin?

HMAS Leeuwin was a naval depot established at the site during the Second World War. It was later decommissioned as a naval base in 1986.

When did Leeuwin Barracks change from naval to army use?

The naval base was decommissioned in 1986, after which the site was transferred to the Australian Army. That change explains the modern barracks identity.

Why is Leeuwin Barracks historically important?

The site records a shift from wartime naval infrastructure to later Australian Army use. Its history links East Fremantle with Australia’s Second World War and postwar Defence operations.

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