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The Traditional Custodians
First and foremost, I would like to acknowledge the Murramarang Peoples of the Yuin Nation, the Traditional Custodians of this land, and I pay my respects to Elders past, present, and emerging.
I would also like to extend my respect to all Aboriginal communities who have significant connections to this area, the place I call home.
I celebrate the stories, culture, and traditions that belong to this land, that enable me and my community to work and live in greater harmony with it.
Truly Timber History
Townships of Termeil, Kioloa, and Bawley Point were initially driven by the booming timber industry, established around 1882. In 1912, Kioloa’s sawmill was the largest in the Southern Hemisphere.
Timber was transported from Termeil via a horse-drawn tram line. The timber was then loaded onto ships from the Gantry at Bawley Point.
Although the Gantry hasn’t seen a ship for decades, it is by no means forgotten. On sunny afternoons, kids launch themselves into the crystal clear waters of the bay. Meanwhile, Peter Davidson’s Timber Yard is one of the few remaining mills around and is well-known for its sustainable approach to salvaging and re-purposing disregarded trees.