1

KOSCIUSKO HISTORY RESEARCH FILES

1

1

1

Adaminaby - History
Logging in Kosciusko.  A walk into history between Adaminaby and Kiandra by Dean Turner
Newspaper article on John Cosgrove Snr
Letter written by Capt Graham Keane dated 25 October 1975 to Hon Doyle MLA re Cosgrove family history
Cosgrove family tree
Supplement to The Cooma Express on 100 years of Adaminaby Public School
Article by Trixie Clugston on Old Time Hawkers
Booklet “Who Was The Man From Snowy River?” compiled by Neville Locker
Photo by Graham Scully:  Ron Clugston playing  banjo
Photo by Graham Scully:  Ron Clugston
Photo by Graham Scully:  Alan Gottas
Photo by Graham Scully:  Alan Gottas playing accordion
Adaminaby and Long Plain Field trip with Harold Hedger and Ossie Bolton

n.d.,
1975-2003

1

1

2

Adams, Jack
Letter dated 22 September 1904 to P Tewksbury re provision of bullock teams
Letter dated 25 September 1904 to P Tewksbury re payment for bullock teams
Letter dated 27 January 1905 to James Barry re purchase of sawmill
Letter dated 6 April 1905 to Mr Barry arranging a meeting
Accounts from sawmill
Extract from diary September 1917
Photo of Jack Adams sawmill engine at Bullocks Flat taken December 1988

1904-1988

1

1

3

Adams, Ray
Letter of tribute to the memory of Ray Adams written by Oliver Moriarty (2 copies)
Letter from Colin Killick dated 7 March 1991 to Graham Scully enclosing photo
B & W photo of Ray Adams from James Ellis collection
Ray Adams negatives from James Ellis collection

1939-1991

1

1

4

Alpine Sawmills
Photocopy of water driven mill on Alpine Creek
Alpine Creek State Forest map 1924 with locations of sawmills marked
B&W photo of Kelly sawmill courtesy of Gatis Gregor
Letter from Ossie Bolton to Dean Turner re Alpine sawmill
Booklet by Bert Broadhead titled “100 Years in Timber"
Photocopy of sawmill and of James Broadhead
Interview with Stan and Ian Kelly dated 11 March 1989
Letter to Frida Peterson dated 10 April 1989 from Graham Scully 
Interview with George Vodicka by Dean Turner dated 26 November 1989
Photos and negatives of Stan Kelly  and sawmill sites
Photos of Alpine sawmill

1888-1989

1

1

5

Bale, Ernie
Newspaper obituary

n.d.

1

1

6

Boake, Barcroft
Newspaper article/obituary on death from The Canberra Times 9 May 1992

1992

1

1

7

Bolton Family History (see also folder on Snowy Plain)
Photo of Bolton family riding near Old Grey Mare Hut.  From John Bolton collection Grey Mare Gold share certificate issued to John Bolton plus copy
Miner’s Right issued to John Bolton  24 January 1943
Handwritten notes by Graham Scully of weekend with Harold Hedger and Ossie Bolton at Davies Hut
Typed notes of visit to Davies Hut 10 February 1990
Interview with John (Jack)  Bolton by Graham Scully dated 23 August 1991 (2 copies)
Note re oral history interview of John Bolton by Robert Owen in Mawsons hut file
Letter to NPWS dated 31 July 1991 from Graham Scully re interpretative sign
Letter from John Bolton to Graham Scully with poem dated 6 February 1992
Sketch map of location of huts in Diggers Creek area dated February 1992
Sketch of layout of hut floor plans in Diggers Creek area
Sketch map of location of hut sites in Diggers Creek area
Notes on field trip to Bolton Homestead with Jack Bolton in February 1992 (2 copies)
Historical notes on Snowy Plain and Diggers Creek
Draft text by John Bolton for memorial sign dated 19 October 1992
Interview No 1 Interview Ross Bolton by G Scully
Interview No 2 with Ross Bolton by Graham Scully 23 July 1990
Interview No 3 with Ross Bolton by Graham Scully dated 26 May 1993 (2 copies)
Eulogy given by Graham Scully for Ross Bolton 31 December 2004
Order of service for Ross Bolton 31 December 2004
Huts, Sites and Stories around the Gungarlin & Botherum Plain by Graham Scully
Photo of Ross Bolton at Daveys Hut by Graham Scully
Photo of Ross and Ossie Bolton at Daveys Hut by Graham Scully
Photo of Ross Bolton, Harold Hedger, and Jack Bolton by Graham Scully
Daveys hut, contract to build, William Blewitt December 18 1908

1908-2006

1

1

8

Botherum Plain
Handwritten note on interview with Henry Willis and his mother dated 27 Dec 1987
Historic sites around Botheram Plain prepared by Graham Scully
Heritage Action Statement – Historical Analysis Botheram Hut
Comments on Heritage Action Statement by Graham Scully dated 22 Dec 2008
Notes on Botheram Plain Hut
Maintenance needs outlined

n.d.,
1987-2008

1

1

9

Brindle, Jack
Newspaper article

n.d.

1

1

10

Broadhead
Broadhead family tree prepared 17 January 1986 by Margaret Denley (2 copies)
Notes on field trip to Broadhead’s mill at Kalkite Dec 1990 Prepared by Graham Scully
Monograph “100 years in Timber” by Bert Broadhead. Sawmills at Kalkite and Adaminaby
Kalkite Mill site Broadhead GPS readings A DG 1966
Kalkite mill site site sketch. G Scully
Marriage certificate Frederick Broadhead and Suzanna Peele
Marriage certificate John Bolton and Rachael Broadhead

1841-2005

1

1

11

Brooks
Interview with Charlie Brooks by Dean Turner 23 Sept 1989
Interview of Bill Brooks and Alan Reid by Graham Scully and Dean Turner 21 June 1990

1989-1990

1

1

12

Byles
A reconnaissance of the Mountainous Part of the River Murray Catchment in NSW

1932

1

1

13

Cowambat Flat
Article from Canberra Times 28 November 1992 on crash of RAAF aircraft in 1954

1992

1

1

14

Carter, Charlie
Article for Canberra Historical journal by Klaus Hueneke. September 1991
Monograph on The Principle of Life or Reconciliation  by C Carter. Undated (2 copies)
Monograph on Finance by C Carter. Undated  (2 copies)
Monograph on Communism by C Carter.  Undated (2 copies)
Monograph on Cancer by C Carter.  Undated (3 copies)
Obituary for Charlie Carter
Newspaper article on recovery of Charlie Carter’s body
Newspaper article on efforts to trace Charlie Carter’s sister
Newspaper article by Lawrence (Pinkie) Harris  on retrieving Carter’s body
Notes for headstone donated by Herbert Hain et al
Ross Bolton recollections of Charlie Carter
Ross Bolton’s description of Charlie Carter’s hut in Snowy Plains area
Huts of Botheram and Snowy Plains area by Ian Haynes
User Guide to Historical maps on disc by D Scott

n.d.,

1991-2008

1

1

15

Creel
Newspaper article The Snowy Times

1991

1

1

16

Findlay, Harry
Interview with Harry Findlay (incomplete and undated)

n.d.

1

1

17

French, Les
Newspaper article Snowy Times May 1994

1994

1

1

17a

Grave at Peppercorn
Photos, Ted and Helen Taylor and family, Graham Scully 
A grave and its story extract from John Gale’s Brindabellas and the Australian Alps

1995

1

1

18

Hain, Herbert
Interview by Graham Scully and Dean Turner, 26 February 1992
Nomination for Man from Snowy River award
Snowy Life article Summer 86/87
Interview by Edie Swift 6 February 1991
TJ Ray, story of a trip on horseback with Herb
Photos: Herb at Tin Mines 1949, Brumby yards1949, farewell at end of trip 1949
Photos Herb at Long Plain 1990, Herb and Jack Bridle

1949-1992

1

1

19

Hedger history, Snowy Plain
Miscellaneous papers
Letter re Dick Eames to Henry Hedger
Henry Hedger diary for the year 1903
Handwritten notes on family and American connection

1901-1914

1

1

20

Hedger, Harold and Bolton, Ozie
Notes on field trip February 1989

1989

1

2

21

Kiandra
Ossie Bolton history of Kiandra
Kiandra town plan, 1862
Kiandra diggings map, c1862
Kiandra town sketch 1860 National Library
Kiandra township street plan 1860
Dept Mines and Agriculture – Report on Kiandra geological survey, 1901
Photo, Ossie Bolton at the site of Jack Springers hut New Chum Hill – G Scully
Book- Historic Kiandra,  Cooma Monaro Historical Society
L Smith Archeological study of Kiandra 
Kiandar Historic Precinct Plan Gatis Gregors for NPWS
Photos and negatives of Hut sites, very early, above present Kiandra township
Harold Potter, interview Graham Scully, recollections of Kiandra, Rules Point etc
Kiandra school newspaper article and photo
Pig Gully hut, proposal to rebuild, Gatis Gregors
Poem, in memory of some NZ miners killed by Lightning at Kiandra, 1860
Alpine Pioneer and Kiandra Advertiser 11 December 1860

1860-1995

1

2

22

Kidmans hut
Brief family history and 2 photos

1995

1

2

23

Locker family history
Harold Locker interview, Dean Turner, focusing on Alpine sawmills, Delaneys hut
Mick Shanley and sheep in the high country

1989

1

2

24

McGufficke family
Some early family history and a story of Dead Horse hut by Shirley Neale

1990

1

2

25

Nine Mile Diggings
Paddy Kerrigan notes

2010

1

2

26

Petersen, George
A history of the Kosciuszko area, 122 pages

1

2

27

Rayner, George
Transcript of an on-site talk at Kellys sawmill Adaminaby

1990

1

2

28

Schofield, Dick
Interview with Dick Schofield, Dean Turner, 1989, focusing on Gavels hut

1989

1

2

29

Seaman, Laurie and Hayes, Evan
Newspaper article, 2008
Field trip report to find the site of the death of Evan Hayes, Scully, Willis Hueneke, 2 copies
Article by Klaus Hueneke 2 copies
Letter to Graham Scully on the search for the missing skiers
Note: the search for Hayes cairn by 7 KHA members, Jennifer Cusbert
Seamans hut, Conservation plan David Scott

1988-2008

1

2

30

Spencer, James
Brief family history and notes on origin of names around Perisher
Children: Carolyn, James. John, William, Catherine, Patrick, Charles Eliza, David, Jane

1852-1874

1

2

31

Strzelecki
Strezelecki’s Ascent of Mount Kosciuszko, 1840
Major Clews, Lt Col HPG Clews, (courtesy of Noel Gough)

1840

1

2

32

Sydney Bushwalking Club
Collated reports of bushwalks, by Reg Alder, huts, meetings with stockmen

1940-1960

1

2

33

Taylor family history
Snowy Times article, 1991
Article by Helen Taylor 6pp, for 100 years of Taylors in the mountains Nov 2008

1991-2008

1

2

34

Tom Groggin
Article extract by Frank Clune from ‘Across the Snowy Mountains
Tom Groggin and upper Murray

1961

1

2

35

Venables, Jack, born 1899
A short history, 3pp, Bob Lindley

1

2

36

Willis Woodhouse histories
Handwritten notes on Woodhouse, Jack Adams, Power
Charlotte and Henry Willis, Interviewed by Graham Scully 23 July 1990
Photo of Charlotte Willis aged 21
Charlotte and Henry Willis, field trip with Graham Scully Dec 1990
Photo, Alice Kidman, nee Adams and Charlotte Willis, nee Adams. Photo G Scully
Field trip notes, G Scully Henry Willis up the Kalkite gap stock route to Broadhead’s mill 1989
Overnight pudding recipe, Charlotte Willis
Field trip notes with Henry and Charlotte Willis, sites between Springvale and Charlottes pass
Photo, Henry Willis at likely site of Jack Adams hut near Charlottes pass 
Snowy Times article on Snowy Plain

1989-1990

1

2

37

Wallace, George
Photo

1

2

38

Weston, Gladys
Interview by Rosemary Curry

1989

1

2

39

Winter, Ted
Photographs of 1991 walk and supplementary information.

1990-1992

2

KOSCIUSKO HUTS RESEARCH FILES

2

3

1

Albina hut
Correspondence from the National Museum re the Nansen sled held for some years in Albina hut

1992

2

3

2

Alpine hut
Historical back ground from “Christie” April 1973

1973

2

3

3

Betts camp
(old and new) Photos and historical notes prepared by Graham Scully 2004

1898-1960

2

3

4

Bill Jones hut
History told by Barry Jones 1987
Cooleman Karst Management Plan 1987

1987

2

3

5

Boltons on the Finn river  Sketch by James Meverly plus notes

2

3

6

Boltons Hill hut
Historical notes

2

3

7

Jim Boltons hut
Field trip notes G Scully, May 1990

1990

2

3

8

Boobee hut
Historical notes KHA

2

3

10

Bradley and O’Briens hut
Site visit and notes of talk with Rex O’Brien
Notes by Laurell Pacey on Bradleys hut

2009

2

3

11

Nungar Plain huts: Brayshaws, Robertsons, Crowes, Schofields
Report compiled by Graham Scully

1990

2

3

12

Broken Dam hut
Notes

2

3

13

Brooks hut
Interview by Graham Scully and Dean Turner with Bill Brooks and Alan Reid, June 1990

1990

2

3

14

Buddong hut
Notes from Ron Smith
Hume and Hovell track notes

1991

2

3

15

Burrungubuggee hut
Building application
Opening ceremony notes and speech by Paddy Pallin
See file on Constances hut

1988-1990

2

3

16

Cascade hut
Historical notes.
Photo c 1965 Richard and Teddy McGufficke and Teddy’s father Norman McGufficke

1965

2

3

17

Cesjacks hut
Conservation Study

1995

2

3

18

Circuitts hut
Cultural significance statement, 1995
RPP Circuitt Eulogy, 1992

1992-1995

2

3

19

Constances hut
Rebuild development application

1987

2

3

20

Cooinbil
Historical Notes
Reconstruction ceremony transcript of speeches

1994

2

3

21

Coolamine
Historical notes

2

3

22

Cootapatamba hut
Notes

2

3

23

Cowombat hut site
1 page note

2

3

24

Crowes hut
Interview by Graham Scully 1988 of Leo Crowe
Photo of Leo Crowe and Willian Crowe’s truck

1988

2

3

25

CSIRO hut
Interview with John Libke by Graham Scully 23 August 1993
Report by G Scully on CSIRO hut 2005

1993

2

3

26

Currango
Letter from a previous resident, burial site of an old-timer, recollections of life at Currango Trevor Thatcher 1989. 2 copies
David Scott: Historical abstract and site map
Letter by Graham Scvully to Currango Club 1989
Homestead and station walk Prepared by NPWS and David Scott 14 pages, 2006

1989-2006

2

3

27

Currango, Gurrangorambla, Cherry Gardens, Argentine Harris site
Historical notes

1990’s

2

3

28

Daveys hut
Photo by Klaus Hueneke, 1979
Photo, the ghost of Daveys hut photo G Scully, 1988
Conservation Study David Scott, 1990
Diary extract giving date of timber delivery for hut building, 1908

1908-1990

2

3

29

No file deposited in Heritage Library

2

3

30

Dead Horse hut
Article by Dean Turner based on a written story by Shirley McGufficke who went there as a child with parents

1990

2

3

31

Derschos hut
Colour photo KHA collection
Letter by G Scully to the Minister re proposed demolition
Minister for Environment letter to G Scully re proposed demolition
Map and brief history

1992

2

3

32

Disappointment Spur hut
Brief history ‘Christie’ 1971

2

3

33

Farm Ridge
Brief History notes and correspondence re placement of a memorial plaque
4 historic photos of people and buildings

1910

2

3

34

Four Mile
Brief history notes ‘Christie’ 1971

1971

2

3

35

Gavels hut
Historical notes, newspaper article on the ghost of Gavels hut
Photo original Gavels hut Dick Schofield collection 2 copies
Eric Gavel and sister Hazel Braithwaite Dean Turner photo 26/12/ 1983

1983

2

3

36a

Gooandra Homestead Hut
Brochure David Scott, 1992
Gooandra Homestead, Conservation Study, Matthew Higgins and David Scott 1991

1991-1992

2

3

36b

Gooandra
Conservation Study, unbound copy, 1991
Assorted photos of miners hut, miners hut chimney,toilet, shearing shed, and current building in its previous disrepair, plus workparties
Correspondence between Graham Scully and members of the Lampe family, 1988

1991-1988

2

3

37

Grey Hill cafe
Brief KHA history notes

2

3

38

Grey Mare mine
Share certificates 4 copies, 1947
Miners right renewal 1942 to John Harold Bolton
B/W copy of a colour photo by Henry Willis, colours described, 1969

1942-1969

2

3

39

Hains hut
Articles on Herb Hain, photo Graham Scully of Herb, 1990
Letter to Edie Swift with interviewing advice, 1989

1989-1990

2

4

40

Hainsworth hut
Family history compiled by Phyllis Dowling undated 1 page

2

4

41

Happys hut (also known as Montagues)
History from Harold Hedger, poem, NPWS note

1990’s

2

4

42

Happy Jacks No 4
History summary from ‘Christie’

1973

2

4

43

Harris hut
Proposed NPWS removal and correspondence between KHA and Canberra Speleological Soc. Poem by Gary Mayo

1991

2

4

44

Harveys hut
History in letters from Trixie and Ron Clugston as well as Frank Pirchmoser

1990

2

4

45

Hedgers huts (Long Plain and another above ‘The Warren’, Nimmo)
Long Plain hut built 1950 by Les Goodyear for Roy and Mort Hedger
The Warren hut, on McPhie’s property, built 1930’s Harold Hedger and Jim Bolton

c.1930- 1950

2

4

46

Horsecamp hut
Notes from ‘Christie’ and Klaus Hueneke

1970’s

2

4

47

Illawong Lodge
Copy of  letter to NPWS re septic system and emergency supplies

1991

2

4

48

Ingegoodbee hut
Removal proposal by NPWS

1993

2

4

49

Jack Rileys hut
Rebuilding proposal and NPWS/ Goddon Mackay asessments

1992-1993

2

4

50

Keebles hut (built 1948)
NPWS/KHA brief history

1990’s

2

4

51

Kells hut
Interview notes Wally Kell by David Hewitt Tumut 4 pages Conservation study 1999

1999

2

4

52

Kellys hut
1990 info from Harold Hedger built by Herb Mawson

2

4

53

Kianrda Courthouse
Conservation strategy Godden Mackay Loddon 2008

2008

2

4

54

Kidmans
Interview with Ron Miners 1991 by G Scully

1991

2

4

55

Linesmans No 2
Brief historical notes

1993

2

4

56

Blank

2

4

57

Huts log book
Book correspondence with NPWS and some logbook extracts

1992

2

4

58

Lhotsky list of Menero (Monaro) stations

1834

2

4

59

Long Plain
Conservation Study David Scott

1989

2

4

60

Love nest in the sallees
Remains of stock yard directions

1991

2

4

61

Mackeys or Tibedeaus hut
Brief history ‘Christie’

1970

2

4

62

Major Clews
Surveying history and his hut

1986

2

4

63

Hut Management Briefs
Terms of reference and guidelines for caretakers

1987

2

4

64

Mason Moraine ruin
grid ref  170653

1991

2

4

65

Mawsons hut
Interview transcript by Robert Owen of John Bolton, 1991
Interview notes with Lindsay Willis about Mawsons hut – Klaus Hueneke 1980
John Bolton correspondence
Squirrel Club newsletters

1980-1991

2

4

66

Millers hut
KHA comments on draft conservation study

1991

2

4

67

Moulds hut
NPWS letter apologising for the action of a ranger who burnt the hut down

1977

2

4

68

O’Keefes hut
Historical notes Klaus Hueneke
Draft Conservation study Peter Mills

1995

2

4

69

Old Currango
Management Brief 1989

1989

2

4

70

Oldfields hut
K Hueneke photo: Oldfields hut, kitchen behind current hut showing Bill Finney (built Waterhole hut)
Small collection Oldfields hut, Showing party of riders visiting Xmas 1930-1931
5 page letter detailing participants and other details

1930-1989

2

4

71

Ogilvies or Cool Plain hut
Historical notes
Letter to NPWS after 1988 fires about rebuild

1988

2

4

72

Opera House lease holders and maps

1885-1943

2

4

73

Patons hut
Interview by Dean Turner with Jack McCallum 15 July 1991
Correspondence with family members
Article by Walter Paton on the hut including details about the Southern Cloud

1991- 2003

2

4

74

Pedens hut
Cultural significance statement David Scott

1995

2

4

75

Peppercorn
Photo and grave of Francis Dunn grid ref 476613

1990’s

2

4

76

Pig Gully or Gold hut
‘Christie’ notes

1890’s, 1971

2

4

77

Cecil Pipers hut
History 1 page, 3 copies

1990’s

2

4

78

Pretty Plain hut
Photo of Captain Colin John Chisholm born 13/8/1894 died 15/12/1958
Photo of his son also Colin John Chisholm (Lt Col) photo taken about 1956

2

4

79

Prowses hut
Historical notes by Babette Scougall
Note on Bert Russell by G Scully

2

4

80

Pugilistic Creek hut ruin
Photos, stabilisation proposal, letter John Purves

1990’s

2

4

81

Rawsons hut
Notes from ‘ Christie’ 1969 the only hut to have an internal ‘water closet’

1969

2

4

82

Round Mountain
Cultural significance by Damien De Marco, 1994
Interview by Dean Turner with Jack McCallum, 1991

1991-1994

2

4

83

Rowes hut
Family history from 1837 supplied by Max Rowe , includes notes on the Bridle family

1837-1990

2

4

84

Rugmans or Ted’s hut

2

4

85

Ruin: Rules Point
Nev Gare article, Baldur Byles, Mrs Prosser.jpg

1991

2

4

86

Ruin: Cowombat Flat
Article undated

2

4

87

Ruin: Jacky Smiths hut (site grid ref 205942)
Letter from Brendon Moore

1989

2

4

88

Ruin: Horseshoe mine ruin
NPWS ruins report

1979

2

4

89

Ruin: Napthalis
Water wheel sawmill remains undated NPWS report

2

4

90

Schlink Hilton
NPWS review KHA and Matthew Higgins response, article on Herbert Schlink

1990’s

2

5

91

Schofields hut
Brief history and some family details

1990’s

2

5

92

Seamans hut
Cultural significance statement David Scott

1989

2

5

93

Spicers hut
Brief history 1972

1972

2

5

94

Stockwhip Creek hut
SMA interview by G Scully of Wally McGufficke
Maintenance proposal and photos
Correspondence with NPWS about restoration

1991-1993

2

5

95

Teddys hut
“Teddys Hut, a History” by Matthew Higgins 1989
Correspondence and rebuilding/stabilisation proposals, 1987-1993

1987-1993

2

5

96

Thredbo Diggings hut site
Some background info in a letter from Jack Parr

1989

2

5

97

Tin Hut
Brief history and detailed physical description

1990’s

2

5

98

Tin Mines hut complex
Interview by Klaus Hueneke of Lindsay Willis on Charlie Carter, 1980
Illawarra Alpine Club Easter workparty, 1990
Wally McGufficke Interview, G Scully, 1991
Photos: Tin mine barn and managers huts G Scully photo, 1993

1980-1993

2

5

99

Toolong Diggings ruin
Report by Dianne and Ben Thompson 6pp 1993

1993

2

5

100

Tyrell huts
Interview by Jane Wheaton of Jim Tyrell 9 pages, March 1991

1991

2

5

101

Valentine hut
1 page historical background

1970’s

2

5

102

Vickeries hut
1 page historical background

1970’s

2

5

103

Wallaces hut site
Botherum Plain brief handwritten notes about George Wallace

1989

2

5

104

Wheelers hut
1 page historical summary
A lovely pen and ink sketch, artist unknown
Interview transcript 2pp, Klaus Heuneke interviewing Lindsay Willis

1980

2

5

105

Whites river corridor
NPWS review, 1988
KHA response to NPWS review of Whites river corridor, 1988
1 page historical summary Gatis Gregors NPWS, 2010
Chris Moger History of Whites river hut 52 pages

1988-
2010

2

5

106

Windy Creek
1 page summary ‘Christie’

1971

2

5

107

Witses hut
Heritage action statement 6 pp, 2004
Witses historical notes Gatis Gregors plus recollections of Ted Taylor.pdfc

2004

2

5

108

Wragges Observatory
Paper by M Higgins International year of Mountains 2002 6pp 2 copies
Wragges summit station article by Matthew Higgins 1987

1987-2002

2

5

109

Yarrangobilly
A brief history NPWS

2

5

Kosciuszko Huts Register
Compiled by Klaus Hueneke

1981-1982