Friends of Claytons House
Friends of Claytons House1
In April 2005, for the fourth successive year, the Friends of Clayton’s House CARes Group sailed in the “Martrudan” from Hobart to Port Davey for two weeks to undertake annual maintenance on retired fisherman Clyde Clayton’s old cottage at Clayton’s House, Bathurst Harbour. The cottage is open for daytime visitors and accessed by water from the jetty at Clayton’s Corner. Tourists are conducted to the cottage by boat from Melaleuca.
The fishing vessel “Martrudan” was again made available through the kindness of Mark O’May and the work was undertaken thanks to the leadership and assistance of PWS ranger, Albert Thompson.
On previous visits the Group’s work included roofing the cottage, stabilising foundations, and transportation and installing a 5,000-gallon water tank. This year’s work mainly focussed on renewal of internal plywood lining of the cottage ceilings and walls. Other work included extensive gardening, gutter cleaning and realignment, bargeboard flashing protection, external wash-down, windowsill repairs, painting and staining. The trip was partly funded through a grant from WILDCARE Inc.
The Group’s restoration work is aimed at developing the fisherman’s cottage into an historic heritage information centre for day use only visitors. Further information can be obtained from the Group’s Secretary, Geoff Doolan on phone 03 6239 1150.
Email: claytonshouse@wildcaretas.org.au
If you are not yet a WILDCARE member and would like to join this group, join WILDCARE Inc (either online, by mail or in person at any Service Tasmania outlet, Parks Visitor Centre or the WILDCARE Inc Office) and then list this group on your membership form.
If you are already a member and would like to join this group, either go to your personal details in the members only area to include the group or contact office@wildcaretas.org.au to change your details.
