Bill Jones Hut
This photograph Copyright Olaf Moon 1998 ©. Sheryle Moon and Bradley Jones are riding bikes in this picture.
Known as Bill Jones Hut or New Hut.
Location: It is located on the Tantangara Plain, near to Blue Waterholes and accessible from Long Plain Road. Then take the Blue Waterholes fire-trail or approach by walking from the south. Grid Reference 506534 on the Rules Point 1:25,000 map.
Brief History
Bill Jones hut was built in 1952 by William Travis Jones, who held the lease here abouts from the 1930's to the 1970's. It was most likely the last hut to be built for grazing in the area.
In 2003, it was subject to considerable debate by NPWS managers and others, as it stands in the Cooleman Karst Limestone area, which may see more restrictive management, particularly for recreational users such as horse riders, yet no scientific evidence todate, confirms that usage of the plain has affected the caves in any way.
Construction
The hut is 4.0 m by 6.5m made of corrugated iron. There is an internal timber frame, one window and a mortared stone hearth to the fireplace. It is also noted for its large dirt floor.
The door panels are interesting in that they date back to the 1800's.
References
KHA reference number 1211.
KNP POM number L.38.
Hueneke p 195.
GPS: S 35.650577 E 148.664895