Wragges Observatory Hut
Photograph from the KHA Archives, this one now held in the National Library of Australia and Copyright ©. Taken 1899.
Known as Wragges Hut or Wragges Observatory.
History
The hut was built by Clement Wragge, the Australian meteorologist, for taking weather observations from the summit of Mt Kosciuszko, in conjunction with those taken on the south coast of NSW, for comparison. He built the hut after his tent camp was blown down.
The full story is quite extraordinary. The footings of the hut are clearly visible, near to the summit of Australia's highest mountain.
Construction
Weatherboards, with an access "Chimney" for times when the snow was deep.
References
Hueneke Pp 2-3, 10-12.