Bolganup Slab Hut and Stock Yards

Child Places

• 15960 Bolghinup Hut

Physical Description

· Simple hut for drovers or stockmen;
· Timber slab walls, and;
· Iron roof.

History

In the early days of land settlement in the Manjimup district, the coast
was divided into continuous leaseholds, some of which were fenced and
dotted with huts and stock runs which the drovers had constructed.
Bolganup Hut was built by George Giblett between the Warren and
Donnelly Rivers in the late 19th century. It was the headquarters of the
Giblett coastal run and was used when the cattle were driven to the coast
for summer grazing.
The Gibletts, John and Anne, were the first settlers in the Manjimup
district, taking up land at Balbarrup in 1862. As the family grew, the
Gibletts developed various landholdings over time. They had significant
herds of cattle, which were herded to the coast each year. Wheatley
Coast Road and Deeside Coast Road were the original stock routes used
and remained established droving routes until the 1950s.
Bolganup Hut is located in the D’Entrecasteaux National Park, which is
managed by the Dept Environment and Conservation (DEC).

Uses

Historic Themes

Creation Date

Publish place record online (inHerit):

Last Update

Disclaimer

This information is provided voluntarily as a public service. The information provided is made available in good faith and is derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate. However, the information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own assessment of the matters discussed herein and are advised to verify all relevant representations, statements and information.