MT HUNTER TIN MINE MANAGERS HOUSE SITE
WILSONS PROMONTORY, SOUTH GIPPSLAND SHIRE
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Statement of Significance
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MT HUNTER TIN MINE MANAGERS HOUSE SITE - History
In 1902, tin was discovered approximately one mile east of Chinaman's Bay in the northeast of Wilsons Promontory National Park. Tin shortages caused by World War One prompted the Victorian Government to allow tin mining in the park. In 1919, several mining syndicates joined to form the Mt Hunter Tin Mining Syndicate (amalgamating with, among others, the Surpise Syndicate), and obtained mineral leases for three areas of the Promontory. These were located on a 12 square mile reserve excluded from the national park in 1905.Mining started in 1924, and was confined to the Lawson's Creek area.That same year,a pipeline route measuring 66 feet was constructed by local labourers, with 7500 feet of wooden, steel banded pipes. The pipeline was designed to pump sea water from the coast by the No.1 Pump Station to the main mine activitiy area for sluicing (No 2 Pump Station).They were designed to release trapped air from the pipes and reduce bushfire damage. Pump Station No 1 was located near the Manager's House (Westcott, 1995).
The Manager's House was occupied by the two managers, appointed by theMt Hunter Tin Mine Syndicat. The first manager, M.M. Sincliarwas dismissed in late 1924- early1925 after major operating issues with one of the pump stations. He was succeeded by malcolm Kirwan in March 1025, after an inteim period of managment by shareholder Charles jarvis. Kirwanlived in a cottage at Chinaman's Bay,between Corner Inlet and Biddy's Camp. It is unkown if this cottage was built for Kirwan or had exited prior.While the mine manager lived in a weatherboard structure, labourers lived in tents.
Mining ceased in 1925, andmost of the mine assests were sold and removed.
MT HUNTER TIN MINE MANAGERS HOUSE SITE - Historical Significance
The site is of historical significance for its association with the Mt Hunter Tin Mine and its activities.
MT HUNTER TIN MINE MANAGERS HOUSE SITE - Archaeological Significance
The site is of archaeological significance for its ability to produce further information on the occupation of the Manager's House in the early 20th Century.
Heritage Inventory Description
MT HUNTER TIN MINE MANAGERS HOUSE SITE - Heritage Inventory Description
The site consists of remnants of a fireplace, anda domesticartefact scatterincluding glass, metal, iron scews and nails, tin fragments, a ceramic button, a copper buckle.
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MT HUNTER TIN MINE NO 1 PUMP STATION AND SEA WALL RUINSVictorian Heritage Inventory
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MT HUNTER TIN MINE MANAGERS HOUSE SITEVictorian Heritage Inventory
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