Left to right: The first Hermitage, built in 1884 by Frank Huddleston, was destroyed by floods in the Mueller River in 1913. Hermitage number two, which was built on the existing site in 1914, survived 43 years. It was gutted by fire on September 16. 1957. The present Hermitage, which was opened in May, 1958. Its capacity has been greatly increased over the last 15 years with the addition of the Glencoe Lodge and a new accommodation wing.
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Press, 26 May 1984, Page 19
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78Left to right: The first Hermitage, built in 1884 by Frank Huddleston, was destroyed by floods in the Mueller River in 1913. Hermitage number two, which was built on the existing site in 1914, survived 43 years. It was gutted by fire on September 16. 1957. The present Hermitage, which was opened in May, 1958. Its capacity has been greatly increased over the last 15 years with the addition of the Glencoe Lodge and a new accommodation wing. Press, 26 May 1984, Page 19
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