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BULLARTO BALT CAMP

Location

CAMP ROAD, WOMBAT STATE FOREST

Level

Heritage Inventory Site

Statement of Significance

What is significant?
The remnant features of a Balt camp
How is it significant?
Due to its integrity and condition
Why is it significant?
The site is historically significant as a place that is associated with Australia’s post Second World War immigration policy and developments in Victoria's forest management. The place provided European immigrants with their initial contact with Australian culture and environment. Many of the men married local women and became part of the community and history of the district.

Group

Forestry and Timber Industry

Category

Forestry camp/settlement/housing