Shire of Capel > Records
"Old Springfield" homestead
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
Details
Registration number
cwa-org-54-IMG816
Item type
Photographs
Material
Photographic Materials
Width
11 cm
Height or length
7.5000 cm
Inscriptions and markings
A note on the rear of the photo identifies the location as Old Springfield, "...best farm in the district".
Public location
Ron Maidment Archives
Last modified
Thursday, 17 February, 2022
