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Sepia tone image of three men dressed in suits. One is standing and two are seated as they pose for a studio-style portrait.
John Hutton ran a coach service for travellers in the 1880s and also managed a farm just north of Coolingnup (Capel) townsite. In 1885 John with wife Ann purchased the Capel Inn at auction. In 1888 his younger brother Tom, with his wife Eliza and young baby joined them, performing work as a fencer and hauler. Eventually Tom and Eliza established their own farm at Location 2432.
Appearing in the 'Southern Advertiser', a Bunbury newspaper, the article reads:
Capel Inn,
Vasse Road,
JOHN HUTTON, Proprietor.
Good accommodation for travellers.
THIS is the half way house
from Bunbury to Bussel-
ton, and is situated by the side
River Capel, being a most de-
sirable place to spend a few
days, especially for shooting.
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