Major Clews
Photo copyright Olaf Moon © 2000 - Alex Moon in photo.
Also known as Back Creek Hut.
Located at The western side of the park, a few kilometres west
of the Geehi Flats area and at Grid Reference 025828. While this hut
survived the 2003 bushfires, it was damaged by visitors and the toilet
collapsed. From 2007-2009 substantial restoration was done by the Sydney
Land Rover Club.
Brief History
This hut was built by Major Clews in the early 1960s as a retirement
home and for farming. It once had a sustantial flower garden surrounding
the house.
Nearby, there stood an original cottage, that was only re-discovered
in 2001 (as a ruin).
Major Clews extensive story with the military and SMA is listed in
the people area of this site, and is the
subject of a recent book by Noel Gough. Noel was the longest HMO for
this area until his death in January 2010.
The hut was resumed in 1977 by the National Park.
Construction
The house is unique in that it is built of pise or mud brick. There
are three rooms above a cement floor and cement and stone fireplace.
The hut needs extensive restoration, and a Conservation Plan is being
undertaken early in 2002.
References
- Hueneke Pp 244
- KHA Reference 2402
- KNP POM is L.86.
Profile updated 24 January 2010.
