Both '' Nil Desperandum '' and the '' Rock Valley Homestead '' buildings were severely damaged during the 2003 Canberra bushfires . Nil Desperandum has since been rebuilt in its original condition and design with the kitchen extension but not the enclosed side verandah that the two brothers John Douglas ( Doug ) & Cyril Leslie ( Ned ) both slept in
2003 Canberra bushfires
2003 Canberra bushfires
Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve