User:Dale Nougher

In 1970 the Nougher family of 6 moved from Dandenong,Victoria to Clarke island in the Furneaux Group.The late Jack Nougher leased the island between 1970 and 1980.Many improvements were made to the overall maintaining and upkeep.Bulldozers and Graders were shipped in to work on the improvement of the airstrip and access tracks.A large Lister generator was shipped in from Tasmania to provide a reliable source of electricity.A large free standing besser block generator shed was erected.The 2 homes were renovated and adapted for family and group visits.Schools from Melbourne and Tasmania would include Clarke island as a school holiday vacation/retreat.Marine ply 'wigwams' were erected throughout the surrounding 'HOMESTEAD' area for accomadation.The islands only inhabitants relied on fortnightly food supplies flown in and stored in a commercial fridge.The Nougher children either boarded in Launceston for school or had tutors/correspondance. By the end of 70s the freehold was unable to be extended as the Tasmanian Government had other plans for Clarke Island.