Bob Moon
Committee Member: 2003 – 2007
President: 2007 - 2009, 2010 - 2012, 2015 - 2017
Life Member: 2012
CSIRO Research Hut
A detailed report on the CSIRO Rabbit Research Hut by Graham Scully, coordinator of the Huts and Histroy Group for KHA.
Wragge's Observatory - construction
Download an article from the Monaro Mercury, circa 1898, describing the construction of the observatory on the top of Mt. Kosciuszko.
Wragge's Observatory - plans and hatchway
Adrian Ingleby has directed us to some articles in relation to the design of the Observatory Hut, and also relating to the “Hatch” which Basil Newth built in 1899 to allow entry and exit during the winter months.
Wragge's Observatory - winter conditions
Three article published by Trove describing the difficult winter conditions suffered by our early scientists.
1905 trip from Victoria to Kosciusko
The attached article gives details of a horseriding trip to Tom Groggin followed by Jack Riley leading the group to the summit.
Australian Ski Yearbook - ACT, Victoria and Tasmanian Articles
A collection of articles from 1928 to 1958. The Australian Ski Yearbook was the record of all activities in the alps.
Australian Ski Yearbook Articles
A collection of articles from 1928 to 1961. The Australian Ski Yearbook was the record of all activities in the alps.
(All articles open in a new window)
Building for the Heroic Age - Main Range Recreation 1890-1960
David Scott has produced another excellent document covering the recreational history of the Main Range.
First Winter Ascent of Mt Jagungal - 1899
In the winter of 1899 a party travelled by horseback from Jindabyne to Snowy Plain, Diggers Creek.
Grey Mare Murals
Have you ever wondered why the murals existed?
...a letter to KHA from Ian Ritchie...
John Purves collection
KHA member John Purves enjoyed many years ski touring to our huts over many years and sent in this collection of prints for the enjoyment of members. The indefatiguable Rex Cox, champion of the rebuilding of Broken Dam Hut, and serial KHA donor, features regularly. The collection included photos of John & Patty Purves and fellow ski tourer Colin Brown.