Gardner's Hut
Photograph courtesy of Ron Dickson © 2004.
Known as Gardiners Hut, Gardners Hut, Four Mile Hut
Located at Howqua River, Brocks Road, Tunnel Spur, at GR447835 on the Buller Stirling or Buller South Map 8123-1S. Access is from the Gardners Carpark at 446883.
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History
This is a fisherman's hut built by Fred Fry in about 1948 after a Permissive Occupancy was granted to him on 1 September 1947. It was named after KW Gardner, who assisted in its construction and wrote a recent history of it.
The hut is two buildings joined by a veranda, with the first part being a bunk house that came from the Albert Park Military Camp in Melbourne. This forms the dormitory hut end.
The hut received restoration by Alex Andselkovic in 1986.
The hut is available to anyone who wishes to collect the keys from the Timbertop School and pay the $25 fee which has remained since 1980.
The hut is commonly used when search and rescue or other emergencies drive a need for accommodation in the area.
Construction
The hut was built from two shelters, with a roof on poles between. The chimney is made of bricks from a nearby mine.
Caretakers - Timbertop Students..
References
Hueneke Pp70, 236
Butler Pp118 - 124
Stephenson P106.
Magnussen - no ref.