Wishart Siding Fettlers Mess

Historical Sites and Heritage Locations

Explore the historic Fettlers Mess, a timber-framed building from 1915, showcasing early railway architecture.
Wander through the precinct of three houses and outbuildings, immersing yourself in the rich history of railway workers.
Enjoy scenic drives and walks around Mcminns Lagoon, taking in the stunning Northern Territory landscape.
Discover unique sun control features designed for the local climate, enhancing your experience in this significant heritage site.

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Google Rating

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The Fettlers Mess is within a precinct that comprises three houses and their outbuildings. They were built to accommodate track maintenance workers on the North Australian Railway from Pine Creek to Katherine. The Mess building is the oldest, constructed in 1915 (although some reports suggest it is older) and modified sometime between 1946 and 1949.

The building is a highly significant structure historically and architecturally. It is timber-framed with corrugated galvanised iron with sun control and ventilation devices designed especially for the North Australia climate. The building is an excellent representation of its type and is named in honour of W. Wishart, the contractor who built the first railway jetty at Palmerston (Darwin).

31°C Partly cloudy

4.7 / 5 3 Google reviews

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Wishart Siding site and the Fettler’s Mess.

Interpretive shelter for the region (not the site).

Contact and Booking Channels

Mcminns Lagoon, Northern Territory

Address: Mcminns Lagoon, Northern Territory, 0822, Australia
Email: heritage.branch@nt.gov.au

Lat -12.54593, Lng 131.07468

Booking Channels

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