Daveys Hut
Also known as Davies, Hedgers, Williamsons or Napthalis (confusion
with the original Napthalis Homestead nearby.)
Located on Snowy Plain. Grid Reference 377893.
Brief History
Daveys is one of four huts in the Kosciuszko National Park, for which
an entire book has been written, in this case "If I should Wake
in the Middle of the Night," by Pauline Downing.
Daveys was built by Tom Bolton in 1909 for grazing. He moved into it
with his new wife, Mary, in 1911.
Davey Williamson bought the house in 1935.
Roy Hedger took over the hut in the 1950's and remained there until
1969, when it was resumed by the NPWS.
There are many interesting sites nearby including a grave of Dick Eames
and the hut, Botheram Plain, plus the ruin of Napthalis.
Construction
The hut is 10m by 6.5m and is constructed of horizontal weatherboards
over a timber frame. The roof is iron over the original shingles. The
chimney is of stone.
References
Pauline Downing's book, "If I should Wake in the Middle of
the Night".
KHA Reference 2507 (also 1803), KNP POM Schedule is L.23. Extensive
history notes exist for this hut including 30cm of KHA Archive files.
A Conservation Study also exists.
