Fisherman's Shack (fmr)

Statement of Significance

Fisherman’s Shack has cultural heritage significance for the following reasons:
The place is rare as an only surviving example from a group of many fishermen’ shacks at Two Peoples Bay that were built after World War II.
The place has connections to scientific and social significance owing to its use by CALM Rangers and scientific visitors to the Reserve that began in 1961, particularly in relation to the research into the Noisy Scrub Bird first scientifically noted by naturalist John Gilbert in 1842 and thought to be extinct and its rediscovery resulting in the creation of Two Peoples Bay Reserve in 1966.

Physical Description

Some of the notable features of this place include:
• Set near to the beach at Two Peoples Bay in a grove of peppermint trees
• Small scale single storey cottage
• Fibreboard walls and corrugated iron roof
• Outbuildings metal deck and corrugated iron

Some obvious modifications include:
• Number of additions have been made over time

History

Baie Des Deux Peuples or Bay of Two Nations, was the name given to the bay by a French expedition led by Nicholas Baudin in celebration of meeting an American sealing Brig in February 1803 at this point.

This shack survived from a group of many fishermen’ shacks at Two Peoples Bay built after World War II for use by fishing enthusiasts and holiday makers to the area. The other shacks were removed after the area was made a reserve in 1966. This one was preserved as it had been erected by a builder and was therefore more solid. It was kept for use by CALM Rangers and scientific visitors to the Reserve. Originally planned for gazettal as a town site, the reserve was created after the finding of the Noisy Scrub Bird in 1961. The bird, which was first scientifically noted by naturalist John Gilbert in 1842, was thought to be extinct. After its rediscovery the government cancelled plans for the town site and created the Two Peoples Bay Reserve in 1966.

An interpretive Discovery Centre has been constructed near the old fisherman’s shack which reveals information on the habitat and recovery plans of the Noisy Scrub bird as well as Gilbert’s Poteroo which is considered one of Australia’s most critically endangered mammals.

Integrity/Authenticity

Integrity: Moderate
Authenticity: High/Moderate

Condition

Fair

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