In 1940, a minefield was discovered in Bass Strait after two vessels were lost off the coast of Victoria within 24 hours. The strait was closed to shipping as the Royal Australian Navy swept the area for mines.
Community Scoop » Recipients of First Steps in Governance Award scoop.co.nz - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from scoop.co.nz Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.