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Shire of Capel > Records

"Old Springfield" homestead

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Overview

Sepia tone photographic print of a farm homestead, against a heavily forested backdrop. A cart and horse can be seen in the foreground, with the resident family just visible in front of one of the buildings.

Historical information

Henry and Lavinia Higgins occupied Location 63 near the coast in what is now Capel Shire some time prior to 1854, naming their lot 'Springfield'.

Details

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Registration number

cwa-org-54-IMG816

Item type

Material

Photographic Materials

Width

11 cm

Height or length

7.5000 cm

Themes

Inscriptions and markings

A note on the rear of the photo identifies the location as Old Springfield, "...best farm in the district".

Keywords

Springfield Farm

Public Location

Ron Maidment Archives

Shire of Capel

Shire of Capel

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