HAWTHORNDEN AND GROUP OF FEMALES

c. 1900
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Overview

This is a black & white photo of the "Hawthornden" farm homestead of un-rendered brick.
It has a ground floor and one above the main section.
The roof is of wooden shingles.
There are two trees to left and right of building and five young girls in frocks & bonnets are sitting on the grass at the base of two trees.

Historical information

Reproduced in "Drummonds of Hawthornden" by Rica Erickson opposite p.137, caption notes: "The new 'Hawthornden'. Photographed about the turn of the century, viewed from the rear. (By courtesy of Mr. Dudley Donegan)

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Details

Registration number
cwa-org-37-2001.1615
Item type
Width
82 mm
Height or length
140 mm
Inscriptions and markings

On reverse of photo is written in blue ink - Hawthornden from the rear, built 1867 by Geo. Hassell for James Drummond Jnr.
In pencil is written. This was used in 'Drummonds of Hawthornden'.
Also on reverse in left corner is a Government printing office stamp with ref TB3754

Contextual Information

'Hawthornden' was granted to James Drummond the botanist and his son James. The family arrived at the Swan River Colony in 1829. After the opening of the Toodyay area for selection, James Drummond Snr. selected 'Hawthornden' and his son took aver various adjoining land. The family made many improvements to the land and farmed it themselves as well as leasing land to others. After James Drummond Snr. died in 1863 and his wife in 1864, his son commissioned George Henry Hasell to build a two storey home, brick barn and other outbuildings. James Drummond Jnr. died in 1873 and his properties were sold to pay creditors. Daniel Connor bought 'Hawthornden' but did not occupy it. Eventually, Sir Ernest Lee Steere bought the property in 1915 and made extensive alterations to the homestead. His son, who inherited the property, made further renovations. (Ref: Inherit entry for Hawthornden Farm Precinct)

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Shire of Toodyay

Shire of Toodyay

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