Bark huts, calico tents and shanty towns

Carter, Christopher

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Bark huts, calico tents and shanty towns

Date

2001

Authors

Carter, Christopher

Abstract

The aim of this thesis is to advance our understanding of the nature of settlements associated with mines. The four sites chosen for closer examination include: Adjungbilly Creek, Snowball Creek, Reno, and Gobarralong.