Wattle and daub
Early huts in Sydney were often made from materials found in the local environment. Sturdy wooden posts, with thinner branches woven in-between created a wall, and then this was covered with clay or mud to make it solid. However, the walls were easily damaged by Sydney’s severe weather, especially heavy rain.
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