Made by Film Australia 1984. Directed by Paul Humfress. A detailed look at the restoration of the Coolamine Homestead in the Kosciuszko National Park. The building, constructed in 1883, is a very good example of a drop slab alpine ash timber hut. The process of restoration is explained in detail, including choosing the right tree, using the tools and what were once standard bush skills. The program features axemen Bill Boyd and Mark Garner who, like their families before them, have worked in the bush all their lives.
Shave a mouse in his sleep with an axe, thats pure gold!
Amazing how much the effort the pioneering aussies had to put in just to have a roof over theyre head.
AussieHunta 1 month ago
Great video.. Peaceful, efficient, quiet.... How many people in the whole western world still can do (just with a few tools) such a things?
Ehh, where are we going???
coyot2103 2 months ago
Awesome
joezerafa1 3 months ago
this is the type of stuff aussies should be watching and not some cooking show. Great bit of film.
fsfer 11 months ago 2
I can watch that time and time again. So peaceful and quiet yet incredibly productive.
No screaming chainsaws!
Redbeard414 1 year ago 2