SHEPHERDS HUT 1
GERRINGERRUP-MINHAMITE ROAD GERRIGERRUP, MOYNE SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
The hut is of local cultural significance and moderate scientific significance. The hut is an example of property management on large stations in the region.
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SHEPHERDS HUT 1 - History
The property was originally part of the 'Harton Hills' squatting run, taken up in the 1840s and subdivided in the 1860s. the hut was used by shepherds/boundary riders as it was the midway point of 'Moyne Falls'. After soldier settlement the hut was no longer used as the roads improved and travel was easier to manage (Tom Robertson pers.comm).
SHEPHERDS HUT 1 - Interpretation of Site
Hut used by boundary rider/shepherd as mid-point between north and south end of 'Moyne Falls' property until property subdivided for soldier settlement in early 1950s (Tom Robertson pers.comm)
Heritage Inventory Description
SHEPHERDS HUT 1 - Heritage Inventory Description
Shephers (or boundary riders) hut. 6x5m, 2 room weather board and tin hut.
Approx 6x5m, single room with extension, basalt chimney base with single brick lined fireplace & chimney top on south wall. Very deteriorated with external walls missing & other walls collapsed. Cement sheeting lining interior walls, timber floorboards & beams, weather board exterior walls & corrugated iron roof. Windbreaks of Cypress trees in reserve appear similiar age. CUB bottle in adjacent reserve.
Physical Conditions: fair/poor
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SHEPHERDS HUT 1Victorian Heritage Inventory
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