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Myrtle Hut (Proctors Rd)

Posted on23/06/201724/06/2017AuthorMaria Grist

There were two huts named Myrtle Hut. This hut was built on Proctors Road, near the Lea. Boxing bouts and bicycling was popular at this hut. It was owned by the Ryland family and friends, who continued to use the Read More …

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Musk Hut

Musk Hut

Posted on22/06/201724/06/2017AuthorMaria Grist

The Musk Hut was one of the more ornate huts. It was built in 1908, and in the later stages somewhat resembled a Swiss chalet. Young men enjoyed participating in chopping contests here. One of the members, Sgt. W. O. Read More …

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Springs Hotel circa 1920

Springs Hotel

Posted on15/01/201603/04/2019AuthorPixelwarrior

The Springs Hotel was built in 1907 and was burned in the bushfires of February 1967. It was never officially licensed to sell alcohol, and in spite of the fact that it was never a financial success, it was treasured Read More …

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kunanyi/Mount Wellington is situated in Hobart, Tasmania. It forms an iconic and much-loved backdrop to the city.

About Us

John and Maria Grist have been researching Tasmanian history for decades. We are still actively engaged in research (2019). We welcome your comments and any information you may be able to provide to supplement the information on these pages. Credit will be given.

About the iconic historic huts

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  • Clematis Hut
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  • Wattle Grove Hut
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Unless otherwise stated, all of the images on this site have been sourced from our own extensive collection of postcards, photos, lantern slides, glass negatives, 3d stereo photos etc.

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About kunanyi/Mount Wellington

kunanyi/Mount Wellington is situated in Hobart, Tasmania. It forms an iconic and much-loved backdrop to the city.

About Us

John and Maria Grist have been researching Tasmanian history for decades. We are still actively engaged in research (2019). We welcome your comments and any information you may be able to provide to supplement the information on these pages. Credit will be given.

About the iconic historic huts

  • The Huts
  • Clematis Hut
  • Cluster Grove Hut
  • Falls Hut
  • Fernlea and Fern Grove Huts
  • Fern Retreat Hut
  • Forest Hut
  • Grasstree and Myrtle Huts
  • Musk Hut
  • Myrtle Hut (Proctors Rd)
  • Waratah Hut
  • Wattle Grove Hut
  • Wellington Hut
  • Other huts

About our images

Unless otherwise stated, all of the images on this site have been sourced from our own extensive collection of postcards, photos, lantern slides, glass negatives, 3d stereo photos etc.

You may use any digital images on this site free of charge, provided you give due accreditation. Please contact us to obtain prints of any of these images.

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John and Maria Grist have spent several decades researching Tasmanian history and specifically the history of kunanyi/Mount Wellington, Hobart, Tasmania.

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