Glen Davis Early History

There can be no denial of the scenic magnificence of the site of Glen Davis. The first residents lived in appalling conditions, lack of water, sanitation, and inability to procure building materials added to isolation. All was not a bed of roses for those who had to make their home here. With the building of houses, some in brick which still remain, and the provision of water, things became more civilized.

In 1947 there were 11 brick staff cottages, 100 permanent and 50 war-type emergency houses. A bag town of 125 sub-standard buildings. Three churches, The school catered for 260 pupils. Shops included two general stores, a barber, a butcher and a garage. There was a substantial post & telegraph office, a bank, a police station, picture theatre, ambulance station, bakery, doctor, chemist and a community hall. The Population in 1947 was 1,600

Glen Davis 1950

Similar view as above in the year 2000

View from mountain top behind Oskas cottage

Oskas Cottage
Lot 1-3 Nanger Street
Glen Davis 2846 NSW, Australia 
Phone: 02 6379 7353
E-mail: oskas@lisp.com.au