Waterhole Hut
Known as Waterhole Hut or Upper Grassy Creek Hut
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Location
Waterhole is located upstream on Grassy Creek, from Westermans homestead, almost on the southern ACT border with NSW. The grid reference is 762289. It cannot be seen from the fire trail, so following the creek upstream from the old yards, is the easiest way to find it.
Brief History
Waterhole hut was built by the then owner, Thomas Oldfield, his son Jack and Henry Tyrie in 1939, to support grazing.
Stones were used from the old homestead nearby, for the base to the chimney. the old homestead had been occupied by Thomas Westerman's mother with her second husband, Francis Dwyer.
The stock yards nearby, are of note, incorporating large granite boulders.
Construction
Waterhole is a simple iron hut with a dirt floor. The pole and iron chimney has fallen over and required it to be completely rebuilt. The floor was originally timber, and were also be replaced. The door and verandah were missing and have been replaced.
Since the photograph was taken above, the chimney hole has been covered, and the verandah beams have collapsed. The hut is sitting in the only boggy area around, and a better drainage system is required.
Caretakers - KHA and Pip Brown
References
M Sexton - pers comm
Matthew Higgins - pers comm.